Packaging Engineer Job at Promise Confections, Pittsburgh, PA

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  • Promise Confections
  • Pittsburgh, PA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Salary:

Promise Confections is seeking a Packaging Engineer to work at our corporate headquarters located in Pittsburgh, PA. The candidate will assume responsibilities for packaging research, development, design, testing, qualification and documentation of safe, cost-effective packaging structures, systems, and suppliers.


PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES


  • Develop, specify, and commercialize cost-effective packaging designs within established timelines.


  • Conduct on-site packaging trials to ensure new packaging meets company standards for performance and production efficiency.


  • Collaborate with the packaging supervisor and cross-functional teamsincluding food technologists, brand design, quality engineers, plant operators, marketing, and salesto drive the product development process.


  • Apply knowledge from packaging, mathematics, chemistry, material science, and other engineering to study the principles behind food processing, preservation, distribution, and product-package interactions.


  • Review graphic proofs to ensure compliance with structural requirements, including packaging size, style, material, seals, and features.


  • Stay up-to-date on current packaging requirements and standards across our distribution portfolio through continuous education.


  • Maintain strong relationships with current packaging suppliers while exploring new solutions and optimizing costs through design improvements and the qualification of alternative suppliers.


  • Enhance the functional performance of packaging designs in terms of supply chain handling and consumer usage requirements.


  • Develop and maintain accurate, comprehensive specifications for all packaging components.


  • Provide technical support throughout the supply chain to resolve packaging design and material issues.

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE/COMPETENCIES

  • 0-5 years of experience in package development.
  • Graduate or currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Packaging Engineering.
  • Computer literacy in DraftSight/AutoCAD, TOPS Palletization Software, Adobe Creative Cloud, and Microsoft Office products.
  • Understanding of packaging materials, converting processes, manufacturing capabilities & packaging equipment.
  • Self-motivated, capable of managing a portfolio of project assignments with minimal supervision.
  • High level analytical and logical problem-solving skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and oral/written communication skills.
  • Travel to company owned facilities 15-20%.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

This position reports to the Lead Packaging Engineer in the Operations Team / Research & Development department.


SOFTWARE

  • Pallet Optimization Software (TOPS)
  • CAD (DraftSight/AutoCAD)
  • Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator CC, Acrobat DC)
  • MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Project Management Software

About Promise Confections

At Promise Confections, we take immense pride in being an award-winning manufacturer of everyday chocolate and confectionery products. Our commitment is to continually challenge the norms of traditional confectionery, pushing boundaries to deliver exceptional experiences. Comprising Edward Marc Brands, Seattle Gourmet Foods, Pearsons Candy Co., and Annabelle Candy Co., we boast a diverse range of capabilities including panning, enrobing, extruding, clusters, barks, brittles, gummies and breath mint/sour candy tableting. With our extensive reach, servicing major retailers and offering private label and contract manufacturing services, we stand as emerging industry disrupter's in confectionery. Check out our brands by visiting: promiseconfections.com

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