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Summary As a Packaging Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing, developing, and implementing innovative packaging solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that packaging meets regulatory requirements and aligns with business objectives. This position offers an exciting opportunity to combine technical expertise with creative problem-solving to drive continuous improvement in packaging processes and materials. Responsibilities Define and develop all packaging material specifications necessary to contain, protect, communicate and make convenient the consumption of Chobani products by its consumers. Define, develop and test all packaging elements such as cups, bottles, foil lidding, plastic roll stock, labelling corrugated cases, paper board sleeves and pallet patterns. Maintain and update packaging material specifications as necessary to support procurement efforts. Participate in all phases of a project from initial team meetings through pre-award support, proposal generation, installation, commissioning and start up. Provide guidance and expertise to plant operations, plant engineering, project managers and other functions as necessary in the development of packaging related projects. Support and interact with R&D, Corporate Quality, Project Management and New Product Development, operations, packaging part suppliers and equipment suppliers in the development of packaging systems and solutions for Chobani’s customers and consumers   Requirements Bachelor's degree in Packaging, Mechanical, Chemical or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent work experience  Minimum of 2 years of experience in similar engineering roles The position requires a high degree of responsibility, leadership, decision-making ability and self-sufficiency. The Package engineering II is expected to have experience in packaging equipment and materials related to the food and beverage industry.  In addition, he / she should have a working knowledge of project life cycle deliverables, contract & schedule. Experience in thermoforming, injection molding, stretch blow molding and extrusion blow molding. Is helpful but not required. Experience with polyolefins (PE,PP,HDPE,PS), their properties and use as food containers. Experience with tertiary packaging elements,  Knowledge in sachets, pouches, and related flexible packaging Pro-activity, personal drive, decisiveness, commercial / business acumen, communication skills, excellent teamwork skills, organizational competency, and the ability to prioritize. Proficient in the use Microsoft Office software, Microsoft Project, CAPE or TOPS, FreeCad or SolidWorks and Autocad same as internal