Mars · 7 hours ago
Sr. Engineer, Packaging Development
Franklin, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expMars is a global leader in pet care and is seeking a Sr. Engineer, Packaging Development to drive packaging initiatives that enhance brand growth and innovation. The role involves developing new packaging solutions, ensuring quality and sustainability, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet market demands.
ConfectioneryConsumer GoodsFood and BeverageManufacturing
No H1B
Responsibilities
Create and align packaging design briefs with cross functional project team
Coordinates the creation of high-quality prototypes to gauge consumer desirability, influence teams and support customer collaboration
Develops detailed packaging specifications to ensure quality materials and best value for money on all packaging components used at our facilities, co-packers and co-manufacturers
Initiates, coordinates and executes line trials at appropriate supply locations to confirm that quality attributes and performance metrics are achieved
Leads the development of ‘fit for purpose’ packaging in collaboration with Cross-Functional teams; meets cost targets, is sensitive to environmental needs, processes through the factory, protects the product through the entire distribution channel, and provides functionality to the retail customer and consumer
Uses existing procedures to implement new packaging materials and systems for application to company products
Exchanges information with packaging suppliers to ensure proper execution of projects. Demonstrate technical leadership in the area of pet food packaging by searching for opportunities and implementing technology to improve the company manufacturing performance
Shares project level information to global Mars counterparts as requested
Understands Intellectual Property (patents) landscape of portfolio of technologies in area of responsibility
Utilize modeling and simulation to deploy validated packaging formats across the network with minimal disruption to operations and minimal expense costs to the business
Serves as a leader in the packaging community at Mars by way of extending technical curiosity outside of known solutions, connecting technologies with opportunities to serve pets and champions packaging as an enabler for differentiation
Qualification
Required
BS degree (preferably in Packaging, Engineering, Material Science, Chemistry, Food Science, or related technical field)
5+ years in Packaging Engineering/packaging technology or material development
Knowledge of food packaging fundamentals and application to the product development process
Strong understanding of packaging materials, functionality, qualification and commercialization of multiple packaging formats, design of experiment
Demonstrated capability to manage multiple priorities
Strong written and verbal communication skills, effective presentation skills
Ability to work effectively in cross functional teams and with external suppliers
Up to 30% travel
Benefits
Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.
Company
Mars
Mars is a manufacturer of pet food, confectionery, and other food products.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-03-04Debt Financing
Leadership Team
Claus Aagaard
CFO
Meghal Sheth
CFO, Mars Wrigley India
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