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Packaging Engineer

Marysville, OH · On-site +1

$77K - $90K/yr

The Packaging Engineer will join a dynamic R&D team responsible for the development, testing ... Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry. The starting budgeted pay range for this role will ...

Our client is a leading CPG Company and are seeking a Senior Packaging Engineer to join our R&D team in Omaha, Nebraska! As a Senior Packaging Engineer on the MVP Team, you will identify cost saving ...

Packaging Engineer

Newport News, VA · On-site

$75K - $90K/yr

Bachelor's degree in Packaging, Engineering, Materials, Food Science, or similar (preferred) * 7+ ... CPG, food, pharma, or similar industry experience preferred Skills * Deep knowledge of packaging ...

Packaging Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

$100K - $135K/yr

Contribute to building a more scalable and resilient packaging supply base over time Requirements * 3-5 years of experience in packaging engineering within CPG, food, or manufacturing environments

The Packaging Engineer will support both North American manufacturing locations and be expected to ... Technical expertise in materials traditionally used for CPG items. * Experience translating concept ...

The Packaging Engineer will support both North American manufacturing locations and be expected to ... Technical expertise in materials traditionally used for CPG items. * Experience translating concept ...

The Packaging Engineer will support both North American manufacturing locations and be expected to ... Technical expertise in materials traditionally used for CPG items. * Experience translating concept ...

The Packaging Engineer will support both North American manufacturing locations and be expected to ... Technical expertise in materials traditionally used for CPG items. * Experience translating concept ...

Associate Packaging Engineer

Winston Salem, NC · On-site

$13.75 - $17/hr

... or CPG industries • Experience with Cape Pack or Tops palletization software • Preferred Associate's Degree in Packaging Engineering, Industrial Technology or similar discipline or proven ...

Associate Packaging Engineer

Winston Salem, NC · On-site

$13.75 - $17/hr

Experience preferably in Nutraceutical, Pharmaceutical, Food, or CPG industries Experience with Cape Pack or Tops palletization software Preferred Associate's Degree in Packaging Engineering ...

... or CPG industries • Experience with Cape Pack or Tops palletization software • Preferred Associate's Degree in Packaging Engineering, Industrial Technology or similar discipline or proven ...

Bachelors in Packaging, Engineering, or related field required, MS preferred. * 5+ years' work experience in packaging industry, CPG preferred. * Strong understanding of packaging materials ...

Bachelors in Packaging, Engineering, or related field required, MS preferred. * 5+ years' work experience in packaging industry, CPG preferred. * Strong understanding of packaging materials ...

Bachelors in Packaging, Engineering, or related field required, MS preferred. * 5+ years' work experience in packaging industry, CPG preferred. * Strong understanding of packaging materials ...

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As of Jun 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for cpg packaging engineer in the United States is $42.37, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $32.69 and $49.28 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
E-Commerce Packaging Engineer - Golden Valley, MN (Relocation Support Provided)

E-Commerce Packaging Engineer - Golden Valley, MN (Relocation Support Provided)

General Mills

Golden Valley, MN

$100K - $175K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Posted 12 days ago


General Mills rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 108 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

58th of 385 rated food and drinks producers


Job description

JOB OVERVIEW
General Mills is seeking an E-Commerce Packaging Engineer in their Pet Segment Operating Unit. This role will have Packaging R&D accountability for iconic brands, including BLUE Buffalo and EdgardCooper. You will serve as the direct Packaging R&D business interface across these key brands to deliver the current plan and partner on growth strategies, and build packaging capability to enable the future growth for Pet. This role will coordinate across a talented team of technical leaders, execute against innovation growth ideas, core renovation levers, and advance our digital transformation capabilities for our e-commerce channel.
This role will create and translate a Packaging modeling framework to help accelerate our flexible format across all of Pet with an emphasis on e-commerce. This responsibility spans across a large raw material cost of goods sold and requires strong activation and leadership to deliver against innovation and cost savings goals.
You will manage a portfolio of products through a complex manufacturing network, temperature states, and channels, providing opportunities to lead new ways of working with a variety of cross-functional partners.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
  • Develop a flexible technology framework through new digital ways of working across the entire Pet portfolio.
  • Act as a mentor to a high-performing team of packaging developers with diverse expertise across key materials, brands, and technical areas to deliver research and develop new products, cost savings, and core innovation plans and pipeline sufficiency
  • Support and activate a packaging strategy to unlock fewer and bigger end-to-end cost savings initiatives.
  • Drive key business initiatives to drive growth for our business in a variety of formats and business sectors, including e-commerce partnerships and non-traditional bag formats
  • Steer the activation of functional and business strategies by driving moments of truth levers, tapping into subject matter experts, external partners, and brand remarkability tools to drive a packaging growth agenda.
  • Advance a Circular Future through business management and collaboration with central technology resources on new packaging material technologies to drive the advancement of Global Responsibility commitments for packaging sustainability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's Degree in Packaging Engineering or other related degree fields
  • 5 years of packaging experience working in CPG packaging or other relevant industry, with 3+ years working on e-commerce packaging.
  • Experience and technical acumen across a variety of packaging materials, including flexible films and thermal rigid plastics.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of business processes and ability to develop relationships with cross-functional partners.
  • Demonstrated strong people skills, strategic planning, and leadership skills
  • Desire to challenge assumptions, identify new opportunities, and create new ways of working & capabilities.
  • Effective communication skills to influence internal and external stakeholders

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Takes accountability to win, has a bias for action, and can deliver results through others.
  • Depth and experience in designing, qualifying, and commercializing dry pet food packaging across an array of size offerings for all channels.
  • Mentoring and coaching others for growth.
  • Experience in mentoring and developing other packaging engineers or team members.
  • Comfortable navigating ambiguity and organizational complexity.
  • Demonstrated strong agile leadership & ability to pivot quickly.
  • Exceptional multi-tasking, follow-up, and prioritization skills.

ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS
  • Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis, and General Mills will not sponsor applicants for this position for work visas.
  • This role is open to relocation, and General Mills would provide relocation support if the selected candidate meets organizational standards, but international relocation and remote assignments will not be considered.

Salary Range
The salary range for this position is $100000.00 - $175000.00 / Annually. At General Mills we strive for each employee's pay at any point in their career to reflect their experiences performance and skills for their current role. The salary range for this role represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, educations, skills, work experience, certifications, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range. Beyond base salary, General Mills offers a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support and perks. Benefits may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors. You may also be eligible to participate in an annual incentive program. An incentive award, if any, depends on various factors, including, individual and organizational performance.
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General Mills, Inc. manufactures some of the most beloved foods in the world, including Cheerios and Lucky Charms, Nature Valley granola bars, Totino's pizza rolls, and Yoplait yogurt. Blue Buffalo became part of General Mills in 2018, so even your pets love us too.

Industry

Manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Minneapolis, MN, US

Year founded

1928