Senior Packaging Engineering Scientist
$95,000–$115,000 year
On-siteBuena Park, California, United States
Job Summary
Drive new product development and process improvements by managing packaging specifications, machinery, and analytical testing for continuous enhancement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers to design innovative solutions addressing quality, shelf life, sustainability, and regulatory compliance. Conduct material testing, evaluate new packaging technologies, and oversee product excellence management to reduce costs while maintaining food safety standards. Execute scale-up activities from R&D to full-scale production and resolve product defects using scientific knowledge. Monitor market trends and competitor packaging to ensure competitiveness. Maintain QMS for assigned products and stay current on sustainability trends and regulations. Requires bilingual Korean proficiency and 6-10 years of food manufacturing packaging experience.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Packaging Engineering, Food Science, or a related field
- 6-10 years of experience in packaging development within the food manufacturing industry
- Strong knowledge of packaging materials, technologies, and testing methods
- Understanding of food safety, quality assurance, and regulatory requirements
- Experience collaborating with packaging suppliers and leading packaging development projects
- Excellent communication skills
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Bilingual in Korean
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