Are you looking to join a growing global leader, in a category experiencing explosive growth and have a passion for driving rapid product innovation? Then Danone Canada is the place for you!

The Packaging Development Engineer position is a strategic role within the Research and Innovation department at Danone and will be responsible for the research and development of packaging assemblies in support of Danone Canada. This position will be in our Boucherville, Quebec office.

In this role you will be accountable for:

• Support Danone Innovation process by proposing, developing and implementing packaging options.
• Demonstrate creativity in the development of packaging systems.
• Research and Develop new packaging materials, shapes and assemblies in support of the Danone portfolio of brands and products.
• Develop primary, secondary and transport packaging in support of the business units at Danone (Marketing, Sales, Manufacturing, Engineering and Supply Chain).
• Deliver technical guidance and packaging engineering support to the business units.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors, suppliers, sister Danone companies, plants, co-manufacturers, and other sources of applicable technologies.
• Contribute to the packaging development for projects of all sizes.
• Accountable for the creation and maintenance of the packaging specifications for the Danone brands.
• Organize and conducts trials in an industrial environment.
• Propose solutions which embrace Danone sustainability goals: recyclable packaging, C02 reduction, recycled material.

About you
The ideal candidate will have:

Bachelor or master’s degree in Packaging Engineering and Technology or engineering degree such as Mechanical, Chemical or other related engineering science)
3- 5 years’ experience in a packaging engineering field (preferably in the food or beverage industry)
Experience in thermoforming, injection molding and extrusion blow molding
Experience with polyolefins (PE, PP, HDPE, PS), their properties and use as food containers
Familiarities within gable top/aseptic containers and paper cup (nice to have).
Proficient in the use Microsoft Office software, Microsoft Project, CAPE or TOPS, and AutoCAD
Demonstrated Leadership in cross functional teams involving marketing, sales, purchasing and manufacturing in the development of new products
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and French

• You will work for a certified B Corp company that has been named one of Canada's top 100 Employers for five consecutive years. In other words, you will be immersedin a culture that is rich and engaging, inclusive and human-centric, efficient and eco-responsible.
• You will benefit from our benefits package including collective insurance with acore health plan 100%paidand no waiting period.We also provide flexible credits fora wellness account, a health spending account or an RRSP.Additionally, we offer a competitive group retirement savings plan in which Danone will match your contributions. Our exceptional parental leave policy supportsboth primary and secondary caregivers. Our employee assistance program and telemedicine service are also available to ensure your well-being.
• You will enjoy our flexible and hybridguidelinesthat let you design a work model and schedule that best suits your needs. Ourinnovative andflexible vacation policy allows you to take as much paid time off as you need. We also offer, among other things, a summer schedule andno-meetingFriday afternoons. Ouronsiteworkplacefeaturesinclude new, dynamic and collaborative working spaces where it is good to work as a team.
• You will have access to various training initiatives, both in-house and online because we value andprioritizeyour growth and development. We also offer mentoring, leadership developmentprogramsand tuition reimbursement to support your career advancement.
• You will have the opportunity to make a difference in the communityas we are a founding partner ofthe Breakfast Club of Canada. For 25 years, we have worked with the organization to provide children withregular access toa nutritious breakfast in a comfortable environment, helping them reach their full potential.