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Nordic Naturals · 8 hours ago

R&D Packaging Engineer

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$105K/yr - $130K/yr

8+ years exp

Nordic Naturals is seeking an R&D Packaging Engineer who will be responsible for designing and optimizing packaging solutions for dietary supplements. The role involves leading new product packaging innovation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and collaborating with suppliers and internal teams to enhance product integrity and streamline manufacturing processes.

Dietary SupplementsE-CommerceNutrition

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Ideate, design, and lead the development and qualification of innovative packaging formats and materials for dietary supplements (bottles, closures, cartons, blister and sample packs, displays, pouches and other formats) to support new product launches and enhance consumer appeal

Analyze and improve existing packaging to enhance product integrity, optimize costs, and streamline manufacturing processes without compromising quality

Evaluate and recommend new technologies, materials, and processing techniques to enhance product performance and scalability

Support the seamless transition of new packaging from front-end innovation to commercial production across different manufacturing facilities

Plan and conduct packaging trials at manufacturing scales to validate packaging performance, filling line compatibility, and production feasibility

Partner with suppliers and cross-functional teams to research, evaluate, and qualify new materials and technologies that drive both innovative solutions and process efficiencies

Ensure all packaging solutions meet FDA, cGMP, and other relevant regulatory standards while supporting sustainability initiatives, such as recyclable or biodegradable materials

Develop and maintain technical specifications, SOPs, and packaging instructions to ensure consistency and knowledge retention, and collaborate with QA to assess the impact of packaging on product stability, safety and customer satisfaction

Provide expertise to address packaging-related issues, including material inconsistencies, defects, and machine compatibility, supporting corrective and preventative actions as needed

Serve as the primary packaging liaison, working closely with Product R&D, Production, Marketing, Procurement, and Regulatory teams to align packaging solutions with brand goals

Qualification

Packaging InnovationRegulatory ComplianceTechnical DocumentationSupplier CollaborationProcess OptimizationOrganizedResearch SkillsProblem SolvingCommunicationDetail Oriented

Required

At least 8 years of professional experience in packaging R&D, design, and commercialization

Ability to view all situations with a positive attitude

Ability to look beyond the standard solutions

Ability to communicate effectively with others using spoken and written word clearly and concisely

Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task; adept at managing multiple, concurrent projects from inception to completion

Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task, ensuring a high level of quality in all deliverables

Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems

Ability to design and conduct a systematic, objective, and critical investigation

Ability to effectively document and maintain technical data, processes, and specifications to ensure accuracy, consistency, and accessibility for a team

Must be proficient with MS Office and have excellent Excel skills

Preferred

BS degree in Packaging Science, Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field

Company

Nordic Naturals

Nordic Naturals sells vitamins and supplements.

Founded in 1995

Watsonville, California, USA

201-500 employees

https://www.nordic.com

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