Packaging Engineer

The ideal candidate will have:Bachelor degree minimum, Master degree in Sciences or Engineering ideal (Packaging, Mechanical, Chemical or related engineering science)3+ years experience in a packaging engineering field (preferably in the food or beverage industry)Experience in the following packaging formats, with advanced understanding of 1-2 of thesePaper-based packaging (corrugated and compact)Fill-form-seal (FFS) single serve cup formingFlexibles (lidding, pouches, shrink labels and banderole labels)Rigid plastic preforms (bottles, thermoformed cups, and injection molding)Aluminum cansExperience in barriers properties of packaging materialsAbility to translate new business dynamics into package designExperience in the use of statistical tools for problem solvingExperience in low acid ESL and Aseptic food packagingUnderstanding of cold chain distribution systemsLateral thinking and problem solvingExcellent verbal and written communication skillsDemonstrated leadership in cross functional teams involving marketing, sales, purchasing and manufacturing in the development of new productsExcellent Project Management skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsSelf-starter, autonomous and demonstrated ability to bring new unsolicited ideas and solutions to the tableAbility to travel approximately 25%