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Ifg

Senior Packaging Engineer

Torrance, CA

$105K - $155K/yr

We are searching for a Sr. Packaging Engineer for our Engineering group that has outstanding leadership and critical thinking qualities. This experienced packaging professional is responsible for ...

Mattel

Sr Packaging Engineer - Games

El Segundo, CA

Mattel, Inc. is seeking a creative Sr. Packaging Engineer to join its team of innovative packaging professionals. This position will be working on the Games portfolio which includes many brands like ...

Mattel

Sr Packaging Engineer - Dolls

El Segundo, CA · On-site

Mattel, Inc. is seeking a creative Sr. Packaging Engineer to join its team of innovative packaging professionals. This position will be working on the Dolls portfolio which includes Barbie as well as ...

Mattel

Sr Packaging Engineer - Games

El Segundo, CA · On-site

Mattel, Inc. is seeking a creative Sr. Packaging Engineer to join its team of innovative packaging professionals. This position will be working on the Games portfolio which includes many brands like ...

Mattel

Sr Packaging Engineer - Games

El Segundo, CA

Mattel, Inc. is seeking a creative Sr. Packaging Engineer to join its team of innovative packaging professionals. This position will be working on the Games portfolio which includes many brands like ...

Skyworks

Sr. Packaging Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$91K - $177K/yr

Sr. Packaging Engineer Posting Start Date: 7/27/26 Job Location(s): Irvine If you are looking for a challenging and exciting career in the world of technology, then look no further. Skyworks is an ...

Applied Materials

Sr Packaging Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$133K - $183K/yr

Provide advanced training and support to Packaging Engineer III. Performs other duties as assigned. Duties will vary according to the project in progress and/or the specific goals of the department ...

Skyworks

Sr. Packaging Engineer

Irvine, CA

$91K - $177K/yr

... Engineering, Electrical Engineering and other related specialization. * Position requires minimum 5 years job experience. * Relevant technical experience in semiconductor packaging technology.

Amat

Sr Packaging Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site +1

$133K - $183K/yr

Provide advanced training and support to Packaging Engineer III. Performs other duties as assigned. Duties will vary according to the project in progress and/or the specific goals of the department ...

Moose Toys LLC

Packaging Engineer

Los Angeles, CA

Senior Packaging Engineer Direct Reports: None Role Objectives: Working with cross functional Global teams you will provide solutions relating to the development of toy product and Point of Sale (POS ...

Moose Toys

Packaging Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

Senior Packaging Engineer Direct Reports: None Role Objectives: Working with cross functional Global teams you will provide solutions relating to the development of toy product and Point of Sale (POS ...

Qualcomm

Packaging Engineer, Sr.

San Diego, CA · On-site

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Packaging Engineering General Summary: We are seeking a highly motivated Staff Packaging Engineer with the capability to lead advanced integrated circuit (IC ...

Westrock

Sr. Eng, Design Eng

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$86K - $143K/yr

General Information Job ID ATR61561 Posting Job Title Senior Packaging Engineer Locations CA Los Angeles Victory Employment Type Full Time Date Posted 21-Jun-2026 Relocation Support No Description ...

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Senior Packaging Engineer

Ifg

Torrance, CA

$105K - $155K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 5 days ago

Job description

Joining King's Hawaiian makes you part of our `ohana (family). We are a family-owned business for over seventy years, respecting our roots while thinking about our future as we continue to grow and care for our customers and the communities we serve. Our `ohana members build an environment of inclusivity as they freely collaborate, pursue learning through curiosity, and explore innovation as critical thinkers. Beyond that, we are also passionate about supporting the long-term health and well-being of our employees and their families. If you're excited to rise with our team, come and join our `ohana!

We are searching for a Sr. Packaging Engineer for our Engineering group that has outstanding leadership and critical thinking qualities. This experienced packaging professional is responsible for helping develop and drive King's Hawaiian overall packaging strategy. More specifically, this role requires both a strategic and tactical view of these responsibilities, thinking on a broad level about the best way to provide packaging solutions for existing products and new product launches. Packaging plays a critical and significant role in not only the growth strategies of our company but also our leadership in crafting, developing, and growing the Hawaiian food category. This role has critical responsibility to work very closely with multi-functional counterparts in Sourcing, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Sales, and Marketing, as well as with our external vendors. It is also incumbent on this role to be ahead of trends in the market and economic drivers, to drive the growth potential for the company.


Job Responsibilities:

  • Develop various packaging concepts in coordination with finished products and materials used, ensuring compatibility of packaging with manufacturing capability.
  • Analyzes engineering drawings and specifications of the product to evaluate physical characteristics of item, special handling, and safety requirements, and type of materials required for packaging item.
  • Responsible for figuring out costs and feasibility of concept, new and revised packaging, collaborating with sourcing, manufacturing, logistics, sales, and marketing group
  • Responsible for gathering and maintaining packaging specifications and graphics ensuring accessibility and control of packaging assets.
  • Responsible for providing technical recommendations in assessing critical supplier performance and risks, developing aggregate packaging cost improvement strategies and targets.
  • Provide technical engineering support to manufacturing and implementation processes of product packaging.
  • Document engineering protocols and develop engineering and manufacturing specifications ensuring compliance to all FDA and ISO regulations.
  • Review new technology and prepare the design to increase efficiency and ensure effective transition of all designs into the design process.
  • Develop and maintain activity schedule for packaging supply chain projects

Skills/Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering or a related Engineering degree. 5+ years of experience in consumer goods packaging, preferably food or beverage, within an end-user or vendor.
  • Advanced knowledge of packaging development flow from conceptualization to product launch.
  • Highly creative individual with proven ability to deliver innovative packaging concepts.
  • Ability to work with Marketing and Consumer Research to understand unmet consumer needs and translate those into successful packaging innovations.
  • Solid understanding of ASTM and ISTA package test methods as well as Box Compression Test (BCT) vs Edge Crush Test (ECT) as well as a wide variety of packaging materials, automated packaging equipment, and processing equipment.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.

Compensation Range: $105,000 - $155,000


King's Hawaiian is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our ohana.

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