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Packaging Engineer - Food Manufacturing

The Wickline Group

Packaging Engineer - Food Manufacturing

Houston, TX
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Global food manufacturing company is currently in search of a Packaging Engineer to join its team in Houston.

    The Packaging Engineer will coordinate the company's packaging materials requirements, including collaboration with marketing department on new concepts, collaboration with manufacturing and engineering departments on cost justification and feasibility of concepts, optimization of current packaging materials, evaluation of new packaging trends, coordination with packaging suppliers, and coordination of the company's sustainability initiatives.

    Key requirements to be considered for this opportunity:

    • You MUST HAVE BS Degree in Packaging Engineering or a closely related field (Mechanical Engineering degree will also be considered)
    • You should have at least three to five (3-5) years of packaging engineering experience within the food manufacturing or CPG industry
    • You must have excellent computer and systems skills, including knowledge of packaging and pallet design software (Cape or similar)
    • You must be willing to travel to the company's various plant locations. Travel is estimated to be 30-40%.
    • You must be authorized to work in the United States. Sorry, no sponsorships.

    Our client company will offer a competitive base salary, bonus opportunity, strong PTO plan, matching 401(k), and excellent benefits that begin on the first day of employment. The company will consider relocation assistance, although candidates local to the Houston area will be given top consideration. This company continues to grow globally both organically and through acquisition, so future opportunities for career advancement will be plentiful!

    If you are interested in this opportunity and meet our client's criteria, please apply immediately, and be sure to include your full resume. PLEASE NOTE: Our client's requirements are very specific - you must have the bulleted criteria, including experience with food packaging, to be considered for this position.