2-4 years of relevant experience in packaging engineering/science
Undergraduate degree in Packaging Science, Engineering, or related field
Strong passion for packaging science
Proven expertise in packaging materials testing, especially ISTA-certified methodologies
Excellent analytical skills with proficiency in Excel
Experience with end-to-end R&D and packaging innovation projects
Ability to work in a lab environment and lift packages up to 50lbs
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain packaging specifications and documentation
Collaborate with ingredient strategy teams to enhance primary packaging solutions
Test and qualify packaging designs with vendors to support supply chain growth
Plan and execute critical packaging testing in the Newark lab
Test and modify packaging components to meet functional and cost targets
Provide packaging solutions for new product launches and market expansions
Conduct technical tests and research for packaging strategies and materials
Benefits
Competitive salary and immediate 401k company match
Generous parental leave of 16 weeks and PTO policy
$0 monthly premium and flexible health plans
85% discount on HelloFresh subscription and other products
Snacks, cold brew on tap, and frequent catered lunches
Company-sponsored outings and Employee Resource Groups
Collaborative and dynamic work environment in a mission-driven company
Full Job Description
Job Description:
We're hiring a Packaging Engineer II to join our world-class team here at HelloFresh. In this exciting role, you will support both the day-to-day operations and long-term strategy initiatives for the Packaging team. You should possess tremendous excitement and passion for playing a pivotal role in HelloFresh's continuous pursuit to be the industry leader in the meal-kit space from a packaging perspective. To succeed in this role, you'll need to have a genuine interest in providing solutions to practical packaging challenges, have advanced technical skills that you can apply to a fast-paced/dynamic environment, and a keen interest to make a big impact on a hyper-growth organization that is revolutionizing the food industry.
You will ...
Responsible for development and maintenance of all packaging specifications including internal and external documentation
Work cross functionally with ingredient strategy teams to engineer better primary packaging solutions for functionality and design
Work with vendors and the Packaging Strategy team to test and qualify packaging designs to expand the Packaging supply chain to enable top-line box growth
Manage the planning and execution of business critical packaging testing out of the Packaging Laboratory based in our Newark, NJ distribution center
Test packaging components and modify as necessary to meet functional parameters, cost targets, fulfillment, and shipping requirements
Help provide packaging solutions to HelloFresh's innovative launch of new products, services offerings, and expansion into new categories and markets.
Conduct technical and scientific tests to gain further insights into packaging strategies, packaging material(s) comparison, and various other ad-hoc packaging research & development projects.
Conduct packaging optimization testing to support the development and commercialization of future packaging
Complete and communicate test reports to Packaging Strategy and Engineering teams, as well as cross functionally
You are...
Solutions oriented - You bring a problem-solving mentality and approach to all of your work, continuously
Intellectually curious - You have an insatiable desire to understand how things work, why they work the way they do, and to consistently challenge the status quo.
Detail-oriented - You possess strong organizational skills and consistently demonstrate a methodical approach to all your work.
A self-starter - You are highly motivated and passionate. You're eager to take on new projects without knowing exactly what you will uncover.
Agile - You thrive in fast-paced and dynamic environments and are comfortable working autonomously.
A critical thinker - You use logic to identify opportunities, evaluate alternatives, and synthesize and present critical information to solve complex problems.
An excellent communicator - You can explain complex (often technical) information to a variety of audiences.
At a minimum, you have...
2-4 years of relevant work experience in packaging engineering/science
Undergraduate degree in Packaging Science, Engineering, or other relevant area of study
Strong passion for packaging science
Proven technical expertise in packaging materials testing, most notably in ISTA-certified testing methodologies, gained through industry experience
Ability to work with ambiguous or abstract concepts/information and synthesize options for HelloFresh and our management to incorporate into future decision making
Excellent excel and analytical skills to create various databases and spreadsheets
Experience with end to end R&D and packaging innovation projects
General knowledge of or interest in learning more about fast-paced startup and/or the food and beverage industry
Ability to work in a packaging lab environment where you will be asked to lift heavy packages up to 50lbs
You'll get...
Competitive Salary & 401k company match that vests immediately upon participation
Generous parental leave of 16 weeks & PTO policy
$0 monthly premium and other flexible health plans
85% discount on your subscription to HelloFresh (as well as other product initiatives)
Snacks, cold brew on tap & frequent catered lunches
Company sponsored outings & Employee Resource Groups
Collaborative, dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company
New York Pay Range
$85,500-$104,500 USD
Newark, NJ Pay Range
$85,500-$104,500 USD
About HelloFresh
HelloFresh SE is a German publicly traded meal-kit company based in Berlin, Germany. It is the largest meal-kit provider in the United States, and also has operations in Canada, Western Europe (including the United Kingdom, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, and Switzerland), New Zealand and Australia. The company was founded in November 2011 in Berlin, Germany by Dominik Richter, Thomas Griesel, and Jessica Nilsson. HelloFresh delivers pre-measured ingredients and recipes to their customers, allowing them to cook meals at home. The company went public in November 2017 and is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.
