Siete Foods · 1 day ago
Packaging Engineer
Austin, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expSiete Foods is seeking a Packaging Engineer who has a passion for packaging and a keen eye for detail. This role involves overseeing packaging development, collaborating with various teams to optimize packaging specifications, and leading sustainability projects to reduce waste.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingSnack Food
Responsibilities
Responsible for multiple packaging development and cost reduction projects
Collaborate with and provide technical expertise to Marketing, Procurement, Quality, R&D, suppliers, and co-manufacturers to determine optimal packaging specifications that meet aesthetic and functional requirements for new product introductions. Both primary and secondary packaging responsibility which may include, but is not limited to, glass, plastic, caps, flexible film, corrugate, etc
Develop a consistent, documented process to test and evaluate new and existing packaging as related to specifications/expectations; lead testing as necessary
Develop and execute packaging qualification plans, including plant trials; reporting against predetermined key performance indicators to verify impact/mitigate risk of packaging changes
Review existing packaging and make recommendations on functional improvements and cost savings opportunities, such as film barrier properties, fluting recommendations, pallet optimization and cube out
Work with Supply Chain and Logistics to ensure package integrity from manufacturing to end consumer
Provide technical support to project teams to solve manufacturing problems related to packaging
Develop and maintain relationships with vendors to bring innovation, technology, and solutions
Work with Procurement on supplier selection and RFP process for new and existing business
Lead sustainability projects to reduce waste from packaging materials, working with internal and external resources to set goals and achieve measurable success
Monitor and ensure adherence to retailer packaging specifications
Responsible for approval of dielines and print specifications within packaging graphics process
Travel an average of 40% of the time
Qualification
Required
3-5 yrs. of experience in packaging operations or related field of work is required
B.S. In Packaging Engineering, Science, Mechanical Engineering or similar degree preferred, 5+ years of experience as a packaging engineer in food CPG may be substituted
CPG experience (preferably food manufacturing) with a broad range of packaging formats, materials, equipment, & performance tests is a plus
Company
Siete Foods
Siete is a Mexican-American food brand, rooted in family, that makes delicious, heritage-inspired foods with thoughtfully selected ingredients.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$90MKey Investors
Stripes
2024-10-01Acquired
2019-02-04Series Unknown· $90M
Leadership Team
Veronica Garza
Vice President of Accounting
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Aida Garza
Director Of Purchasing
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