Lamb Weston
Food Manufacturing
SrPackagingEngineer
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“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.
Problem-solving abilities; Logical problem-solving
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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