Description

We are looking for a Packaging Engineer to join our team in Omaha!

As the Packaging Engineer reporting to the Manager of Packaging, you will provide technical expertise and leadership on the Maximizing Value and Productivity (MVP) Team, a strategic cost function of the R&D organization. You will independently conceive and conduct research to influence scientific knowledge and technological developments, assessing feasibility and soundness of proposed experimental approaches, materials, or equipment; then stage projects for execution.

What you'll do in this role:

• Explore packaging design changes across multiple platforms including Snacks/Baking, Frozen/Refrigerated, and Grocery, working with brands across our portfolio.

• Independently lead packaging development projects to meet the needs and expectations identified by management and customers.

• Build and present business cases for packaging design changes supported by financial assessments, technical feasibility, customer benefit impact analysis, and risk assessments.

• Participate in ideation sessions with cross-functional partners to generate design solutions.  

• Scout and evaluate new technologies and supplier capabilities to identify viable options for material and process improvements, maintaining a high awareness of competitor and adjacent trends within the packaging industry.

• Demonstrate creativity in the development of packaging systems, promoting the spirit of innovation across networks.

• Build on an understanding of strategic packages, materials, and processes to help develop new or improved packaging systems.

• Complete experiments and plant trials; prepare results in technical reports and presentations for review.

• Interpret and develop technical specifications.

What you'll need to be successful:

• Bachelor's Degree in Packaging, Engineering or related field.

• 2+ years of relevant work experience.

• Agile, flexible, creative, curious and collaborative.

• Knowledge of packaging material capabilities and packaging equipment interactions.

• Exhibit leadership and open-mindedness in approaching technical solutions to business and market issues.

• Knowledge of test methodology (ISTA & ASTM) and practical application.

• Travel up to 20 - 40% of time.

Our Modern Workplace:

Conagra's culture of collaboration enhances our ability to meet important goals, provide value to customers and consumers and provide you with the flexibility you need to achieve a better work-life balance. We carefully consider each role and how often each team member needs to collaborate in-person. You will be in the office approximately 4 days a week (Monday - Thursday) with Fridays remote.

At this time, we require applicants for this role to be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring employer sponsorship either now or in the future.

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Our Benefits:

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:

• Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid life, accident and disability insurance
• Wealth: great pay, incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan
• Growth: online courses, virtual and classroom development experiences
• Balance: paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role)

Our Company:

Conagra Brands is one of North America's leading branded food companies. We have a rich heritage of making great food, and a team that’s passionate about innovation and growth. Conagra offers choices for every occasion through iconic brands, such as Birds Eye®, Marie Callender's®, Banquet®, Healthy Choice®, Slim Jim®, Reddi-wip®, and Vlasic®, and emerging brands, including Angie's® BOOMCHICKAPOP®, Duke's®, Earth Balance®, Gardein®, and Frontera®.

We pride ourselves on having the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in the food industry. For more information, visit www.conagrabrands.com.

Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. â€‹