Packaging Engineer

We are seeking a Packaging Engineer with expertise in packaging development, materials, and manufacturing. The consultant’s key role will be to develop specifications and test new packaging for our client, an exciting, innovative major retail brand. This will require managing multiple packaging projects simultaneously, working and collaborating with cross-functional teams and suppliers to develop and test new packaging, effectively communicate the results, and making recommendations on next steps. Additionally, the consultant will be responsible for maintaining and operating packaging lab test equipment and maintaining and creating specifications in the Catalyst system.

This is an ongoing Contract opportunity located in Atlanta. Travel can be expected from 10% to 25%.

Sound interesting? If you have 5+ years’ relevant work experience; the appropriate qualifications; expertise in packaging development, materials, and manufacturing, and a strong desire to work with a great team at an innovative major retail brand; we encourage you to apply NOW.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Packaging Engineering, Packaging Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• Experience: 5+ years of professional experience in a packaging function

Key Requirements:

• Expertise in packaging development, materials, and manufacturing
• Experience working with various packaging materials
• Experience with sustainability or reusables
• Packaging design experience
• Proven ability in effectively managing multiple packaging projects through testing and roll out phase
• Experience working closely with internal teams and suppliers within a cross-functional environment

Other:

• Ability to build effective relationships and influence across multiple levels in an organization
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel
• Demonstrated excellence of both written and verbal communication skills
• History of successful project management, time-management, and prioritization skills
• Ability to move work forward in an environment of urgency
• Comfortable working through ambiguity

About Stratfield:

We started Stratfield Consulting with the belief that companies are looking for a more reliable consulting firm to deliver an expanding list of projects. We believe that Better People combined with Better Tools will lead to Better Projects. Our objective is to be the most trusted consulting firm for our clients. We are very careful about the people that we invite into the firm. Our people are:

- Experienced consultants who are smart problem solvers

- Easy to work with - friendly, modest, and humble- Earnest. We care enough to do the extra work to ensure project success.

- 100% committed to project success. We believe that clients come first.

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