Job description
Blueland is revolutionizing conventional cleaning and personal care products to eliminate the need for single-use plastic packaging, while prioritizing the planet and people. We believe that we should be able to have a clean home without sacrificing a clean planet and that sustainable choices should be effective, convenient, and affordable. We also believe that businesses need to be reconstructed to consider all stakeholders, not just profit.
We are a science-driven company with a pipeline of proprietary products that started with our cleaning sprays and hand soap (we hold over 40 patents and patents pending worldwide). To date, we’ve already helped divert more than 1 billion single-use plastic bottles from landfills and waterways. We were the 2nd fastest growing direct-to-consumer in 2020, and have built an engaged, passionate community of close to 1M+ person community. We’re proud to be a Certified B Corp - recognized for meeting the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. We’re also Climate Neutral Certified along with many other certifications that help hold us accountable on our commitments to optimize our products for environmental and human health.
Blueland was featured on the Season 11 premiere of Shark Tank, securing an investment by Kevin O’Leary. Blueland is well-funded by top tier venture capital firms as well as notable investors including Gwyneth Paltrow, Justin Timberlake and founders of Sweetgreen, Thrive Market, Honest Company, Rent the Runway, and Bonobos. We’ve been featured across top tier outlets such as the New York Times, Fast Company, TechCrunch, VOGUE, Wall Street Journal, Inc., and more.
The Role:
We are seeking a skilled Packaging Engineer to support packaging development and optimization initiatives for Blueland. This role focuses on delivering packaging solutions that are cost-effective, sustainable, manufacturable, and aligned with brand and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have experience in primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging systems and a strong background in working with cross-functional teams, external vendors, and co-packers.
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and qualify packaging components and systems for new product launches, line extensions, and packaging renovations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product Development, Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement, and Marketing to ensure packaging meets functional, aesthetic, and performance criteria.
- Conduct packaging trials, line validations, and performance testing (e.g., ISTA, shelf life, transit testing).
- Identify and implement cost savings and sustainability improvements in packaging materials and designs.
- Interface with suppliers, co-manufacturers, and 3PLs to source and qualify materials and ensure packaging compatibility with manufacturing equipment.
- Create and maintain technical documentation including packaging specifications, bill of materials (BOMs), and test reports.
- Troubleshoot packaging issues on production lines or in the field and implement corrective actions.
- Ensure packaging complies with regulatory, safety, and environmental standards.
- Support packaging artwork development in coordination with Marketing and Regulatory teams.
- Time commitment: 5-10hrs / week
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Science, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
- 7+ years of relevant experience in the CPG industry
- Knowledge of packaging materials and processes
- Experience working with contract manufacturers
- Familiarity with packaging testing standards (ISTA, ASTM) and regulatory requirements (FDA, CFR, etc.).
- Strong problem-solving, project management, and communication skills.
- Proficiency with CAD software, packaging design tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
We prioritize our planet and our people. In addition to salary compensation, we offer various other benefits to ensure our team members can be their best self, both in and outside of work. Benefits for full time roles include: health benefits, stock options, generous paid time off, paid holidays, paid civic engagement days, paid parental leave, 401k (employee contribution), professional development stipends, remote work reimbursements, various discounts to like-minded companies and more.
At Blueland we believe in order to build a better future and planet, we must advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion. We are proud to have assembled a diverse team and strongly encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification.
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