Packaging Engineer II
Come see what's cookin' at HelloFresh!
At HelloFresh, we want to revolutionize the way we eat by making it more convenient and exciting to cook meals from scratch. We have offices all over the world and we deliver delicious meals to millions of people.
We are the industry leader in meal-kit subscription services and we're growing all the time. We have distinct meal-kit services that cater to everyone with the most menu variety in the market, which allows us to reach an incredibly wide population of people.
The HelloFresh team is diverse, high-performing, and international, and our work environment is an inspiring space where you can thrive as a result.
Job Description
We're hiring a Packaging Engineer II to join our world-class team here at HelloFresh. In this exciting role, you will support both the day-to-day operations and long-term strategy initiatives for the Packaging Engineering team. You should possess tremendous excitement and passion for playing a pivotal role in HelloFresh's continuous pursuit to be the industry leader in the meal-kit space from a packaging perspective.
To succeed in this role, you'll need to have a genuine interest in providing solutions to practical packaging challenges, have advanced technical skills that you can apply to a fast-paced/dynamic environment, and a keen interest to make a big impact on a hyper-growth organization that is revolutionizing the food industry.
You will...
- Plan and run qualification testing of packaging components, modifying designs to meet functional, cost, fulfillment, and shipping requirements.
- Design and execute technical, scientific, and optimization studies, including material comparisons and ad-hoc R&D, to inform packaging strategy and future commercialization.
- Document test results and communicate findings in clear reports to Packaging Strategy, Engineering, and cross-functional partners.
- Lead vendor and Packaging Design technical collaboration to qualify new packaging solutions that expand the supply chain and support top-line growth.
- Deliver packaging solutions for new product launches, service offerings, and entry into new categories and markets.
What you bring...
- Problem solving: You work through open-ended technical problems, from root-cause analysis to a tested solution.
- Curiosity: You ask why results turn out as they do and question existing practices when the data doesn't support them.
- Organization: You keep test plans, data, and documentation structured and traceable so results can be repeated and audited.
- Initiative: You take on new projects before the scope is fully defined and work out the details as you go.
- Adaptability: You manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment and work independently with limited day-to-day oversight.
- Analytical reasoning: You compare alternatives against clear criteria, draw conclusions from data, and recommend a course of action.
- Communication: You explain technical findings clearly to engineers and non-technical stakeholders alike.
At a minimum, you have...
- 2–4 years of relevant work experience in packaging engineering/science.
- Undergraduate degree in Packaging Science, Engineering, or other relevant area of study.
- Strong passion for packaging science.
- Proven technical expertise in packaging materials testing, most notably in ISTA-certified testing methodologies, gained through industry experience.
- Ability to work with ambiguous or abstract concepts/information and synthesize options for HelloFresh and our management to incorporate into future decision making.
- Ability to work in a packaging lab environment where you will be asked to lift heavy packages up to 50 lbs.
- Excellent Excel and analytical skills to create various databases and spreadsheets.
- Experience with end-to-end R&D and packaging innovation projects.
- General knowledge of or interest in learning more about fast-paced startup and/or the food and beverage industry.
You'll get...
- Competitive salary & 401(k) company match that vests immediately upon participation.
- Generous parental leave of 16 weeks & PTO policy.
- $0 monthly premium and other flexible health plans.
- 85% discount on your subscription to HelloFresh (as well as other product initiatives).
- Snacks, cold brew on tap & frequent catered lunches.
- Company-sponsored outings & Employee Resource Groups.
- Collaborative, dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company.
It is the policy of HelloFresh not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran.
Newark, NJ Pay Range
$85,500—$104,500 USD