Lamb Weston · 14 hours ago
Sr Packaging Engineer
Richland, WA, USA (Technical Center)
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$92K/yr - $139K/yr
5+ years expLamb Weston is a leading manufacturer in the food industry, known for its innovative approach to food products. The Sr. Packaging Engineer will focus on long-term innovation, leading the development and commercialization of complex packaging projects to launch new product and packaging solutions.
Hospitality
Responsibilities
Support the innovation stage-gate process on assigned packaging projects from ideation through commercialization
Conceptualizes, designs, prototypes and commercializes functional packaging for new products to meet design criteria
Identifies and initiates opportunities and brings together cross-functional expertise to drive efficiencies, optimize processes and build the business
Applies knowledge of operations, other functions in Lamb Weston and at the customer to address value chain problems
Identifies and validates new materials/expertise/technologies and potential new packaging solutions
External collaboration to discovery new packaging technologies
Collaborates with other team members to generate new concepts/opportunities in product and packaging
Effectively communicate within the greater packaging technical community
Lead technical delivery of base business projects independently while simultaneously supporting high complexity technical projects
Support assigned business unit on all packaging projects from ideation through commercialization. Understand BU strategic goals and performance as well as customer base and packaging performance
Develop ideas for innovation, operational, and quality improvements that are relevant to the business
Collaborate with business and technical peers on assigned projects, as well as external partners and resources
Independently plan, execute, and analyze plant/pilot plant/lab trials
Prepare and present results of technical reports to leadership team, both written and oral
Document trial results using standard processes to include written reports. Share results with relevant parties
Utilized as a subject matter expert in selected packaging technology platforms
Maintain strong understanding and application of experimental design, performance specs, and material qualification/CQV process
Maintain a working knowledge of the packaging principles and operating systems for the assigned business
Maintain awareness of technical trends and developments in the packaging industry
Participate and/or lead brainstorming and information gathering for resource planning process as needed
Mentor and/or manager to associate engineers
Qualification
Required
Bachelors in Packaging, Engineering, or related field required, MS preferred
5+ years' work experience in packaging industry, CPG preferred
Strong understanding of packaging materials capabilities and equipment
Understanding of government regulatory requirements in the processing of food
Strong ability to collaborate and maintain cross-functional partnerships, both internally and externally
Ability to effectively, appropriately communicate to senior organization, both verbally and nonverbally
Advanced analytical and logical problem-solving abilities
Basic understanding of food science and how food affects packaging
Basic understanding of food safety, sanitary design, and equipment cleaning
Thorough understanding of physical and structural package testing procedures
Financial understanding to optimize profitability
Team building skills that focus on mentoring and coaching
Strong negotiating skills when working through conflict resolution
Proficient in 2-D/3-D design programs (AutoCAD, ArtiosCad, and/or SolidWorks)
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Ability to travel up to 25% of time
Valid US Drivers license and ability to meet Company driving standards
Ability to lift 25 to 50 lbs
Ability to stand for 75% of a day
Ability to sit for 4 hours at a time
Benefits
Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts
Well-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program
Paid Time Off
Financial Wellness – Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insurance
Family-Friendly Employee events
Employee Assistance Program services – mental health and other concierge type services
Company
Lamb Weston
When most people look at a potato, they see just a potato. But when we look at a potato, we see possibilities.
5001-10000 employees
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Bernadette Madarieta
Chief Financial Officer
Michael Smith
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
2026-02-07
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