Packaging Engineer

• Work closely with Business Units packaging vendors and Global Sourcing category managers to deliver packaging initiatives including cost savings quality improvements innovation and sustainability projects across material categories such as corrugated paperboard glass rigid plastic and plastic films.
• Develop strong working relationships throughout the company both at the corporate office and operations facilities.
• Provide technical expertise to Business Units assessing opportunities and risks and supplying information and analysis for costing feasibility and new development discussions.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver relevant packaging technical information (mockups dielines pallet patterns specs manufacturing tolerances etc.).
• Design coordinate execute and report out on packaging tests to ensure packaging meets required performance criteria (line trials new item start-ups distribution test lab tests).
• Maintain and update packaging specifications within packaging specification database.
• Provide technical sign-offs on new artwork ensuring dielines and requirements are accurate.
• Partner with Sourcing to identify and evaluate new suppliers during bids providing packaging requirements and supporting new supplier qualifications testing and onboarding.

Qualifications :

• 1-3 years of packaging development experience in a CPG environment ideally within the agriculture or food/beverage industries.
• BS in Packaging Science/Engineering Industrial Engineering or a relevant technical field.
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) in packaging materials with the ability to provide sound technical recommendations paired with a passion for learning and knowledge-sharing.
• Experience with line trials distribution testing (i.e. ISTA) and pallet pattern design (TOPS preferred or CAPE).
• Working knowledge of packaging and general manufacturing processes.
• Hands-on experience with lab-scale package testing including data analysis and interpretation.
• Strong working knowledge of 2-D and 3-D CAD tools and drawing interpretations (ArtiosCAD and Illustrator preferred).
• Proven project management skills successful in leading packaging development projects from start to finish in a cross-functional environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office especially Excel.
• Clear effective communicator with the ability to present technical information to audiences across all levels of the organization.
• Analytical and creative problem-solver with a strong ownership balanced by openness to new ideas methods and collaborative solutions.
• Ability to travel multiple times per month primarily to Californias Central Valley.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.

Pay Range: $85000-$110000 and may include a discretionary bonus. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.

Additional Information :

• Thriving Wellness Community: Access to top-notch medical coverage comprehensive vision and dental plans and a 401k with match eligibility to secure your financial future and including: 
  • 24/7 online physician consultations 
  • virtual mental health resources 
  • life coaching 
  • engaging employee community groups 
  • cash rewards for healthy habits and fitness reimbursements 
  • library of on-demand fitness videos 
• Career Advancement Opportunities: Unlock your potential with clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across our diverse family of brands and business units. 
• Focused Learning and Development: Grow as a leader with our dedicated Learning and Organizational Development department offering extensive resources like People Manager and leadership training webinars and eLearning courses. 
• Empowering Mentorship Program: Connect with colleagues through our company-wide mentorship program to share goals overcome challenges and drive your career forward. 
• Continuous Improvement Training: Participate in training that empowers all employees to learn and implement concepts that drive significant positive change in the workplace. 
• Building a Healthy Society: To date our co-Founders Lynda and Stewart Resnick through their foundations and The Wonderful Company have invested more than $2.5 billion in education health and wellness community development and sustainability initiatives across Californias Central Valley Fiji and the 2025 Wonderful ranked as #1 in PEOPLEs 100 Companies That Care list and was named one of Fortune magazines 100 Best Companies to Work For. To learn more about our corporate social responsibility efforts visit .
• Giving Back to the Community: Make a difference with Wonderful Giving allowing you to allocate company-provided funds to up to three charities of your choice and join Wonderful Neighbor to contribute to group service projects within our local communities. 

Headquartered in Los Angeles The Wonderful Company is a privately held $6 billion company dedicated to harvesting health around the world through its iconic consumer brands. The companys 10000 employees worldwide are committed to bringing consumers everywhere the freshest most wholesome pistachios citrus and pomegranates; bottling the finest water and wines; and creating colorful bouquets that are sure to touch the heart. This commitment is reflected in the companys market share: Wonderful Pistachios is Americas No. 1 tree nut and Americas fastest-growing snack; Wonderful Halos is the No. 1 mandarin orange in America; POM Wonderful is the No. 1 100% pomegranate brand in America; FIJI Water is Americas No. 1 premium imported bottled water brand; JUSTIN Wine has the No. 1 Cabernet Sauvignon in California; and Teleflora is the worlds leading floral delivery service. 

The Wonderful Companys connection to consumers has health at its heart and giving back at its core. The company has a long-standing commitment to corporate social responsibility including more than $1 billion invested in environmental sustainability; $65 million in charitable giving education initiatives and innovative health and wellness programs each year; and $143 million toward the construction of two charter school campuses in Californias Central Valley. To view the current Corporate Social Responsibility report visit learn more about The Wonderful Company its products and its core values visit or follow us on Facebook Twitter and Instagram. 

The Wonderful Company is an Equality Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities for advancement. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce that embodies a deep culture of acceptance equity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability age protected veteran status or other protected categories.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time