R&D Packaging Engineer (Contract)
About this position
Responsibilities
With the support and guidance of a manager, you will organize and execute projects in line with RDQ, marketing and manufacturing requirements, effectively communicating status and risks.
• Plan and conduct activities to generate appropriate packaging information, using sampling and supplier management, and pilot plant and factory trials in accordance with good manufacturing practice and HACCP requirements.
• Plan and conduct process development activities (e.g. packaging design and specifications, packaging scale up, commissioning etc.) and help with planning and the effective use of resources, including the use of external agencies.
• Create technical reports, which will require your skills in analysis and interpretation of results that will lead to conclusions and recommendations.
• Create and maintain accurate packaging specifications.
• Create intellectual property to drive our competitive advantage.
Requirements
A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career. You will bring experience and knowledge in:
• Working on teams and independently with the guidance of a manager.
• Prioritizing and managing activities.
• Identifying problems proactively and creating and implementing solutions independently.
• Applying fundamental technical understanding to interpret and analyze data to reach clear conclusions.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing, including technical writing.
• Putting the consumer at the heart of development activities.
• Technical curiosity and a collaborative mindset.