Associate Packaging Engineer

About the Role

An Associate Packaging Engineer at Lamb Weston supports the identification, development, and commercialization of new, improved, and innovative packaging. This role leads simple to complex projects and supports technical initiatives, acting as a key packaging resource for the stage-gate process. The ideal candidate has a passion for working directly with packaging suppliers, material, and technology to drive innovation and new business, focusing on the interface between package design and operational efficiency in manufacturing plants and distribution networks.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the innovation stage-gate process from ideation through commercialization on assigned packaging projects.
• Simultaneously support and lead highly complex technical projects.
• Develop ideas for savings, innovation, plant efficiency, and quality improvements relevant to the business.
• Independently plan, execute, and analyze plant/pilot plant/lab trials.
• Develop and manage technical packaging specifications.
• Establish strong working relationships with key suppliers.
• Utilize Dynamics Lab to qualify material and perform prototyping.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Exposure to 2-D/3-D design programs (AutoCAD, ArtiosCad, and/or SolidWorks) is preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
• Valid US Driver’s license and ability to meet Company driving standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree Required, Packaging or Engineering preferred.
• Minimum of 1 co-op or internship, CPG preferred.
• OR 1+ years’ work experience in the packaging industry, CPG preferred.
• Strong understanding of packaging materials, capabilities, and equipment.
• Thorough understanding of physical and structural package testing procedures.
• Ensures technical and performance needs are met for all projects.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to implement deliverables.
• Ability to identify packaging needs and drive continuous improvement.
• Understands packaging processes and technology.
• Applies knowledge of polymer science and engineering.
• Understands basic packaging equipment and performance principles.
• Understands the functionality of packaging and its intention for the marketplace.

Position Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 25 to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand for 75% of a day.
• Ability to sit for 4 hours at a time.