Lamb Weston

Food Manufacturing

SrPackagingEngineer

$95–143k Richland, Washington, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Sr Packaging Engineer at Lamb Weston. Skills: Packaging design, Innovation, Commercialization, Operations support. Support innovation stage-gate process. Conceptualize functional packaging”

What You'll Achieve.

Successfully launch new product; Successfully launch packaging solutions; Drive efficiencies; Optimize processes; Build the business; Address value chain problems; Drive innovation; Drive new business

Industry & Context.

Food Manufacturing
Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving abilities; Logical problem-solving

Eligibility Requirements

Ability to travel up to 25%, Valid US Drivers license, 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

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelors in Packaging, Engineering, or related field, 5+ years packaging industry experience, Understanding of packaging materials capabilities, Understanding of government regulatory requirements, Ability to collaborate and maintain cross-functional partnerships, Ability to effectively communicate to senior organization, Advanced analytical and logical problem-solving abilities, Basic understanding of food science, Basic understanding of food safety, Thorough understanding of physical and structural package testing, Financial understanding to optimize profitability, Proficient in 2-D/3-D design programs, Proficient in Microsoft Office, Ability to travel up to 25%, Valid US Drivers license, Ability to lift 25 to 50 lbs, Ability to stand for 75% of a day, Ability to sit for 4 hours

Nice to Have

MS preferred, CPG industry experience preferred

What You'll Do.

Support innovation stage-gate process

Conceptualize functional packaging

Design functional packaging

Prototype functional packaging

Commercialize functional packaging

Identify opportunities

Initiate opportunities

Apply knowledge of operations

Address value chain problems

Identify new materials

Validate new materials

Identify new expertise

Validate new expertise

Identify new technologies

Validate new technologies

Discover new packaging technologies

Collaborate to generate new concepts

Communicate within packaging technical community

Lead technical delivery

Support technical projects

Support business unit packaging projects

Understand BU strategic goals

Develop ideas for innovation

Develop ideas for operational improvements

Develop ideas for quality improvements

Collaborate with business peers

Collaborate with technical peers

Collaborate with external partners

Plan pilot plant trials

Execute pilot plant trials

Analyze pilot plant trials

Prepare technical reports

Present technical reports

Document trial results

Act as subject matter expert

Maintain understanding of experimental design

Maintain understanding of performance specs

Maintain understanding of material qualification

Maintain understanding of CQV process

Maintain working knowledge of packaging principles

Maintain working knowledge of operating systems

Maintain awareness of technical trends

Maintain awareness of packaging developments

Participate in brainstorming

Participate in resource planning

Lead resource planning

Mentor associate engineers

Manager associate engineers

Develop products from ideation

Enhance products from ideation

Develop products to commercialization

Enhance products to commercialization

Apply knowledge of material sciences

Use knowledge of manufacturing capabilities

Use knowledge of equipment capabilities

Leverage packaging materials

Leverage packaging technology

Drive company strategy

Translate formulations to production

Translate specifications to production

Hand off to Supply Chain

Utilize food safety standards

Achieve full scale production

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional project tasks; Cross-functional expertise; Other team members; Packaging technical community; Business and technical peers; External partners and resources

Communication Scope

Written reports; Oral presentations

Process & Methodology

Stage-gate process, Project management

Full Job Description

Title: Sr Packaging Engineer Location: Richland, WA Job Requisition ID: Req-260017 Time Type: Full time _**About Lamb Weston**_ You’ve probably enjoyed our fries without even knowing it! As a leading manufacturer in our industry, and public Fortune 500 company, we inspire and bring people together with foods they love and trust. Our customer base includes international food service providers, restaurants, and households in over 100 countries around the world. A highly innovative global corporation with a start-up mindset, we empower every individual to make a genuine difference. You’ll gain access to hands-on training to fuel your growth and success, explore opportunities for new solutions, and you’ll join a winning team of 10,000+ people all dedicated to raising the bar – together. If you have a strong drive for results, a desire to help us bring the world together through our fries, and are ready for a fresh challenge, we want to hear from you. _**Job Description Summary**_ The Sr. Packaging Engineer focuses on long term Innovation and leads the identification, development and commercialization of multiple complex projects to successfully launch new product and packaging solutions. The Sr. Packaging Engineer leads identification, development and commercialization of new, improved, and innovative packaging solutions while supporting cross-functional project tasks. This position leads simple to complex projects and supports technical initiatives as needed. It also acts as a key packaging resource for one or more business units and works both independently and as part of a team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working directly with packaging suppliers, material, and technology to help drive innovation and new business. This candidate will also drive projects focused on the interface between the packages we design and operational efficiencies in our manufacturing plants and throughout our distribution networks. _**Job Description**_ * Support the innovatio

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