Ollie

Packaging Engineer

Ollie

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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About the role

  • Lead the packaging workstream for New Product Launches, serving as the technical lead from concept to commercialization while ensuring all solutions are validated, sourced, and ready for market on schedule.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams, including Food Scientists, Process Engineering, and Marketing, to translate product requirements into high-performance packaging that protects product quality and enhances the customer experience.
  • Analyze member feedback and performance data to identify and execute re-engineering projects that improve durability, cold-chain integrity, and the physical "unboxing" experience.
  • Develop and refine material specifications in collaboration with FSQA and R&D to ensure all packaging meets rigorous functional standards, food safety requirements, and performance targets.
  • Incorporate eco-friendly materials and waste-reduction strategies into all new and existing projects, ensuring Ollie’s sustainability objectives are met without compromising cost-effectiveness or reliability.
  • Identify and implement high-impact cost savings projects through material optimization, rightsizing, and improved pallet utilization across the entire supply chain.
  • Work closely with external vendors and partners to define technical requirements and manage specification performance, ensuring materials support competitive sourcing and consistent manufacturing standards.
  • Summarize packaging development activities and results, effectively transferring technical knowledge to fulfillment centers and external partners to ensure "in-spec" handling and storage.
  • Travel between fulfillment centers and supplier sites to verify packaging performance, troubleshoot line efficiencies, and audit the implementation of new materials or designs.

Requirements

  • You hold a Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Science, Materials Science, or Engineering.
  • You have 2 - 5 years of professional packaging experience, ideally within a CPG or food manufacturing environment.
  • You have a proven track record of leading the packaging workstream for new product launches, managing the lifecycle from initial concept through to commercialization.
  • You bring hands-on experience with packaging materials and technologies, specifically in evaluating structural integrity, thermal performance, and sustainable solutions.
  • You have a strong background in material optimization and root cause analysis, with a "Quality First" mindset for solving transit or production failures.
  • You have successfully delivered measurable cost savings through design changes, rightsizing, and value engineering across the supply chain.
  • You are detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • You possess strong problem-solving skills and have experience working cross-functionally to translate technical packaging needs into clear goals for Marketing, Finance, and Operations.
  • You exhibit intellectual curiosity, innovation, and initiative, with a specific interest in leveraging technology to drive packaging efficiency.
  • You are comfortable working in a fast-paced, technology-led late-stage startup organization.
  • You are passionate about Ollie’s mission and are eager to apply your skills to improve the lives of pets and their parents.
Benefits
  • Competitive salary
  • Sponsored 401k program with employer match up to 4%
  • Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental and vision
  • Unlimited vacation policy that you're encouraged to use
  • Paid parental leave
  • 1-week paw-ternity leave for new dog parents
  • Free Ollie subscription
  • Inspiring pack members!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
packaging sciencematerials scienceengineeringpackaging materialsstructural integritythermal performancematerial optimizationroot cause analysiscost savingsvalue engineering
Soft Skills
problem-solvingdetail-orientedproject managementcross-functional collaborationintellectual curiosityinnovationinitiativecommunicationcustomer experience enhancementsustainability focus