The Packaging Engineer is responsible for managing the design/plan/validation and implementation of packaging cost savings ideas to meet the overall company cost savings targets. **Employee Type:** Full time **Location:** IL Oak Brook **Job Type:** Research and Development Packaging & Labeling **Job Posting Title:** Packaging Engineer **Job Description:** **Schedule** : Mon- Fri, In office Tues-Thursday **Work Location** : Oak Brooke, IL **Benefits** : Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(K) with match, STL/LTD/AD&D/Life, HSA, FSA, EAP, Hospital indemnity, Accident insurance, Identity and Fraud Protection plan, Legal and Critical Illness. **Salary, based on experience and other qualifications:** $61,000 to $104,000 annual with additional bonus potential. **Roles & Responsibilities:** + Executes moderate to complex technical assignments to drive cost savings and plant efficiencies. + Functions as the Technical Leader for focused projects, providing direction and monitoring various associates, support groups or contractors as project dictates. Identifies and resolves technical conflicts, including resources, to ensure projects meet business expectations. + Designs, executes and analyzes experimentation. + Develops external industry network through work with suppliers, interactions and participation with technical organizations (IoPP, SPC, etc.). + Identifies basic opportunities that drive value into the company. + Conducts all activities in compliance with established safety standards and Good Manufacturing Principles (GMP). _The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list of all tasks._ _Additional tasks and duties may be assigned from time to time as necessitated by business needs._ **Qualifications** **& Experience** **:** _(Workday Job Description Section)_ + Bachelor’s degree in Packaging, Engineering or related technical field required + 2+ years’ experience + Demonstrated ability to influence project direction by providing technical input to the planning and decision making process + Proven skills in project management, negotiation, technical problem solving and ability to perform these skills at an advanced level or higher + Ability to interact and collaborate with R&D groups, external resources, suppliers and consultants to achieve project objectives + Proficient written and verbal communications skills + Sound problem solving skills through collaboration and application of technical skills + Solid understanding and experience with paperboard, corrugate, film, plastics and glass packaging materials + Experience with TOPS/CAPE + Ability to travel up to 30% of time **EEO Statement:** Winland Foods seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool, and as a global company we believe our success is enhanced by fostering equity and inclusion in the workplace. Therefore, Winland Foods is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Winland Foods is a leading private label food manufacturer of pasta, dry dinners, condiments, syrups, and more with nearly 3,000 employees operating out of 14 production facilities in US, Canada, and Italy. As a ‘newly’ established company, we are creating the building blocks for an innovative and agile organization that is purpose driven - delivering high quality food to our customers and communities. We foster an environment that encourages all employees to be heard, and values their contributions and ideas. By joining Winland Foods, you become a part of a new team that values passion, collaboration, and strives to prosper with our customers. To all recruitment agencies: Winland Foods does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to Winland Foods employees, or any company location(s). Winland Foods is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.