Packaging and Innovation Engineers

Current job opportunity needed for immediate FT employment.  

POSITION TITLE:

Packaging and Innovation Engineers

WORKSITE:

Idaho Falls, ID

JOB DUTIES:

Drive the ideation, design, development, testing, and implementation of packaging solutions for a range of consumer and industrial products.

Manage the packaging development lifecycle end-to-end from concept through production ensuring designs align with Brand goals, Consumer expectations, Quality standards, Global Regulatory compliance, and cost-efficiency targets.

Leverage a variety of tools and techniques including SolidWorks, CAD, TOPS, 3D printing, SmartSheets, Workfront, and MS Office.

Standardize packaging integrity and performance processes in compliance with ISTA and ASTM guidelines. Prepare and review of technical packaging specifications and documentation.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Procurement, Supply Chain, Marketing, Quality, and Manufacturing to provide recommendations.

Establish and own relationships with external vendors to expand packaging capabilities, explore alternatives and drive continuous improvement in cost, quality, and sustainability.

Research and adopt emerging packaging technologies, leveraging market trends to enhance offerings.

Support the development and maintenance of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and assist with packaging validation and testing in accordance with company and industry standards.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience:

• Master’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Packaging Science, Packaging Engineering, or a closely related field and two (2) years of experience in the job offered or a related packaging engineering role.

OR

• Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in one of the aforementioned fields and four (4) years of experience in the job offered or a related packaging engineering role.

Special Requirements:

Applicants must have demonstrable history, knowledge, experience, or proficiency with:

• 3D CAD design software (e.g., SolidWorks, ArtiosCAD, AutoCAD)
  
  
• ISTA/ASTM packaging testing standards and CRC testing
  
  
• Palletization software tools (e.g., CAPE, TOPS)
  
  
• Prototyping technologies, including 3D printing and FEA
  
  
• Packaging materials such as plastics, flexible films, corrugated fiberboard, molded fiber, and biodegradable polymers
  
  
• Packaging machinery and automation systems (e.g. Filling, Sealing, Capping, and Labeling Equipment, Injection Molding Machines, and High-Speed Automated Packaging Lines)
  
  
• Strong knowledge of new age packaging technologies and concepts (e.g. Barrier Coatings, Accessible packaging, Tamper-proof, Biodegradable polymers, rapid prototyping, and eco-design software)

Minimum Requirements Apply To The Positions Listed Above.

Please Refer To This Advertisement. No Phone Calls Please. Equal Opportunity Employer.

TO APPLY, PLEASE MAIL RESUME TO:

ATTN: Ms. Ronnette Gifford, Sr. HR Business Partner, Melaleuca, Inc. 4609 West 65th South, Idaho Falls, ID 83402

OR ALTERNATELY,

PLEASE EMAIL RESUME TO: bringthemhome@melaleuca.com