Packaging Engineer

Ventura Foods

Packaging Engineer responsible for innovative and cost-reduced packaging design, supporting product innovation with R&D and marketing teams. Working in a collaborative environment at Ventura Foods.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $77,720 - $119,960 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for the identification, development and commercialization of improved and/or cost-reduced packaging.
Act as lead on technical projects and develop innovative approaches for achieving specific project objectives.
Minimize the cost of packaging components via design optimization.
Champion ideas for savings/innovation/quality and assist in the qualification of alternate suppliers.
Improve the performance and quality of packaging designs with respect to operational efficiency, supply chain handling and customer/consumer usage requirements.
Develop innovation pipeline of growth and cost savings projects that improve efficiency, costs and operations at manufacturing locations.
Support new product/packaging innovation ideation with R&D and Marketing/Sales teams.
Plan out project needs in terms of assumptions, timelines, milestones, hurdles and contingencies.
Help manage project steps accordingly and engage with cross-functional teams to ensure proper design and development for all projects.
Develop and manage technical specifications for packaging components.
Maintain awareness of technical developments in the Packaging materials and equipment fields.
Work with HQ Engineering to define new Packaging equipment specifications.

Requirements

What you’ll need

1+ years of experience in packaging design, development, and evaluation, preferably in a food or consumer products environment.
A background in specifications (concept development through commercialization).
Experience working with operations, sales & marketing personnel.
Plant experience and financial aptitude is a must.
Ability to interact at all levels of the organization and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
B.S. degree in packaging, engineering, or equivalent experience.
Knowledge of types of packaging, equipment, and testing procedures.
Technical experience in: rigid plastics, flexible packaging, and corrugated is preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision – coverage beginning on your 1st day for eligible employees
Profit Sharing and 401(k) matching (after eligible criteria is met)
Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
Employee Appreciation Events
Employee Assistance Programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

packaging designpackaging developmentpackaging evaluationdesign optimizationtechnical specificationsrigid plasticsflexible packagingcorrugated packagingtesting procedurescost reduction

Soft Skills

project managementcross-functional collaborationinnovationcommunicationorganizational skillsproblem-solvinginterpersonal skillsleadershiptime managementadaptability

Certifications

B.S. degree in packagingB.S. degree in engineering