Rich Products Corporation · 19 hours ago
Packaging Development Engineer II
Buffalo, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$77K/yr - $104K/yr
2+ years expRich Products Corporation is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. The Packaging Development Engineer II will develop, test, implement and manage packaging design and improvement projects, ensuring quality and cost parameters are met while collaborating with various teams.
BakeryConfectioneryFood and BeverageFood DeliveryFood ProcessingManufacturingOrganic FoodSeafoodSnack FoodWholesale
Responsibilities
Owns the creation and delivery of the packaging solutions for the Speed to Market Natural Work Team New Product and Cost Savings (ROCS) initiatives for the 1-2 year roadmaps for assigned categories. Sits on and works in close collaboration and coordination with the Natural Work Team to complete projects in an efficient and effective manner. (50%)
Conduct and/or manage line tests and experiments, trials, and analyses to validate packaging specifications. Provide effective communication and documentation of work including technical plans, experimental reports, financial analysis, and management updates. (10%)
Responsible for issuing accurate packaging specifications and the required product systems updates. (10%)
Participate in new product / technology/cost savings sessions with key current and potential (known) suppliers. (10%)
Work closely with plants to address quality issues as they arise. (10%)
Provides input into Operations continuous improvement initiatives. (5%)
Builds and leverages of knowledge of packaging materials and processes to advise teams on packaging options and processes as required. (5%)
Qualification
Required
BS, technical degree (Packaging Engineering preferred) Mechanical or Chemical Engineering are suitable with work experience relevant to the role
2 to 5+ years experience (with food industry experience preferred)
Technical packaging material knowledge and/or strong desire to expand deep material knowledge
Ability to apply engineering principles and statistics to solve problems and make data-based decisions
Ability to lead multiple projects in a cross-functional environment while delivering significant results
Solid verbal and written communication skills
Experience with computer and information systems or tools including Microsoft Office programs, TOPS or CAPE and electronic specification systems
Company
Rich Products Corporation
Rich’s is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.5MKey Investors
California Energy Commission
2024-09-12Grant· $1.5M
Leadership Team
Robert Rich
Founder
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