Associate Packaging Engineer II Posting Start Date: 8/13/26 Posting Location: Ada (Grand Rapids), MI Requisition ID: 43346 Job Title: Associate Packaging Engineer II - Nutrition Department / Division: Nutrition West Center of Excellence - Research & Development Salary Range: $73,508/yr - $98,000 per year, plus bonus Location: Ada, MI (on-site) What we are looking for: We are seeking an Associate Packaging Engineer II to support the development, commercialization, and global expansion of packaging solutions for our Nutrition portfolio. This is an entry-level role that will give you the opportunity to learn different parts of the packaging process, to eventually be a packaging subject-matter expert. You'll take packaging designs through early concept through first production, distribution, and end of life, partnering with teams across product development, quality, manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, marketing, regulatory, and external suppliers. To create packaging, you will partner with our industrial designers and external vendors. The role supports packaging formats ranging from bottles, cartons, stick packs, sachets, and canisters to gummies, bars, and ready-to-drink products. If you enjoy solving technical challenges, improving sustainability, and creating packaging that protects product integrity while delivering an excellent consumer experience, this is an opportunity to grow your career on a global scale. What a typical day may include: 3 Participating in ITM (Idea to Market) meetings to support active developments and market expansions 3 Supporting pilot plant trials, first productions, and troubleshooting activities in manufacturing environments 3 Evaluating packaging performance related to product protection and distribution durability 3 Maintaining accurate and complete packaging specifications and documentation in PLM / Teamcenter 3 Support sustainable package design efforts that reduce material usage, enable recyclability and/or incorporate PCR 3 Work closely with internal and external manufacturing partners to deliver products that meet our quality standards 3 Balancing multiple global projects each with different timelines and requirements Required qualifications: 3 Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering 3 1-3 years' experience in consumable goods (food, pharma, beauty products, homecare products) Packaging Engineering role 3 Experience supporting packaging in a manufacturing, product development, or commercialization environment 3 Experience collaborating cross-functionally with product development, marketing, quality, manufacturing, and/or suppliers 3 Exposure to sustainable packaging, specifically material reduction, recycling, & PCR Skills to be successful in the role: 3 Strong attention to detail and comfort working within structured development systems 3 Problem-solving skills related to packaging performance and manufacturability 3 Clear, effective, & timely communication across technical and non-technical partners 3 Highly engaged, collaborative team member 3 Self-starter, comfortable managing multiple projects with varying complexity and timelines 3 Proven ability to execute with excellence What's special about this team: 3 A collaborative team committed to shared success, ownership and strong execution 3 Strong cross-functional partnership model within the Ideas to Market (ITM) process, delivering successful new products globally 3 Highly connected team of Packaging Engineers spanning Nutrition, Beauty, Home Care, Personal Care, and Air & Water treatment, fostering knowledge sharing and technical excellence What We're Looking For: We are seeking an Associate Packaging Engineer II to join our Nutrition Research & Development organization. In this role, you will help develop and commercialize packaging solutions for nutrition products sold around the world. You will partner with teams across product development, quality, manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, marketing, and regulatory affairs to ensure packaging solutions deliver exceptional product protection, manufacturability, sustainability, and consumer experience. You will contribute throughout the entire development lifecycle-from concept creation and package profiling through commercialization and market expansion. This role provides exposure to a wide range of packaging formats including bottles, supplement packs, cartons, stick packs, sachets, canisters, and shipping systems. You'll have opportunities to work directly with suppliers, manufacturing facilities, and cross-functional project teams while helping bring new nutrition innovations to market. If you enjoy solving complex technical challenges, collaborating across disciplines, and developing packaging that reaches consumers globally, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career. Typical Day-to-Day Activities 3 Participate in ITM (Idea to Market) project meetings supporting product development and market expansion activities. 3 Develop packaging specifications and maintain documentation within PLM/Teamcenter systems. 3 Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to identify packaging solutions. 3 Support plant trials, production startup activities, and troubleshooting efforts. 3 Evaluate package performance related to product protection, shelf life, and distribution conditions. 3 Execute package testing and validation activities. 3 Support sustainability initiatives focused on material reduction, recyclability, and PCR content. 3 Manage multiple projects across global markets and timelines. Required Qualifications: 3 Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering. 3 1-3 years of packaging engineering experience. 3 Experience supporting packaging in manufacturing, commercialization, or product development environments. 3 Experience collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders. 3 Exposure to sustainable packaging initiatives including recycling, material reduction, and PCR. Skills to Be Successful in the Role: 3 Technical problem solving. 3 Packaging performance and manufacturability knowledge. 3 Strong communication skills. 3 Collaboration and relationship building. 3 Organization and attention to detail. 3 Ability to manage multiple priorities. 3 Curiosity and learning agility. 3 Project ownership and execution focus. What's Special About this Team This team serves as the packaging innovation and commercialization function for Nutrition Research & Development. Engineers work across market expansions, packaging improvements, and new product development projects. Team members collaborate extensively with formulation scientists, process engineers, quality professionals, manufacturing partners, procurement teams, and marketers throughout the Idea to Market process. The team places a strong emphasis on learning, mentorship, and technical development, regularly sharing knowledge across packaging disciplines. Engineers gain exposure to global product launches, diverse packaging formats, supplier partnerships, and manufacturing operations. The broader packaging organization includes experts from Nutrition, Beauty, Home Care, Personal Care, and Air & Water Treatment, creating substantial opportunities for collaboration and growth.