Packaging Engineer Job at THE VAIL CORPORATION (Camden)

Packaging Engineer

THE VAIL CORPORATION

Location:
United States , Camden

Category:
Research and Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

75400.00 - 108400.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

In this role, Research and Development team for The Campbell’s Company, the Packaging Engineer will be responsible for developing and implementing package solutions to support Campbell’s Meals and Beverage division, specifically our Meals and Sauce brands category. This includes primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging and the role requires emerging material knowledge, specifically in glass jars, PET jars, retort pouches, and corrugate; and a general understanding of how these materials interface with packaging equipment and hot fill and retort processes.

Job Responsibility:

Develops and implements packaging solutions supporting new product launches, continuous quality improvements, and cost savings initiatives
Concurrently manages and executes multiple projects with minimal supervision, ensuring timely and successful completion of activities to meet project milestones
Provides technical thought leadership for the role of packaging to project teams, demonstrating an understanding of cost drivers, material properties, equipment capabilities, customer requirements, and consumer interaction
Drives alignment with key project stakeholders on packaging development direction
Collaborates with Campbell’s internal cross functional teams, as well as with external vendors and manufacturing facilities
Develops relationships with vendors to identify improvement opportunities for packaging materials and equipment
Applies the principles of data management, statistics, and experimental design to determine, execute, and document test plans
Troubleshoots issues that arise during assessment, feasibility, development, and commercialization with some manager supervision, implementing and executing plan of action
Understands and utilizes business systems to develop and document new and updated package components, including packaging component drawings and dielines, written specifications, production Bill of Materials, finished product specifications, and distribution specifications
Provides support to address operational quality issues related to packaging materials or equipment with the objective to minimize future recurrence
Collaborates to help identify new approaches, processes, and best practices

Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in a materials science or Packaging related program
6 months+ experience in Packaging R&D roles, including Co-op or Internship experience

Nice to have:

Strong communication and written skills
Experience with packaging development software desired (TOPS or CAPE), specification database management, and MS Office
Able to develop a development and implementation plan for low-moderate risk projects using sound technical methodology
Self-starter, with the ability to drive technical solutions forward and multi-task on key programs / projects
Ability to identify and conduct appropriate tests to simulate the distribution environment
Must be able to travel up to 25%

What we offer:

medical
dental
short and long-term disability
AD&D
life insurance
matching 401(k) plan
unlimited sick time
paid time off
holiday pay
free access to the fitness center
access to on-site day care
company store
Campbell’s Cares program matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 04, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

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