Packaging Engineer II

EngineerEngineerFull TimeRemoteTeam 201-500Since 2005H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

64 days ago

Salary

$70K - $90K / year

Bachelor Degree2 yrs expEnglishERP

Job Description

• Lead and execute packaging engineering projects across CPG Food and Beverage categories such as snacks, rigid/flexible foods, refrigerated/frozen foods, beverages, confection, and ready‑to‑eat products. • Own the development, qualification, and commercialization of primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging components. • Lead specification creation, maintenance, and harmonization activities in client systems (PLM, ERP, or digital spec platforms). • Conduct advanced packaging testing including transit simulations, shelf-life studies, barrier performance evaluations, machinability reviews, and line trial validation. • Collaborate with R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Quality to drive packaging initiatives from concept to launch. • Identify and resolve packaging manufacturing issues, partnering with suppliers and co‑packers as needed. • Support or lead sustainability initiatives, including packaging optimization, recyclability improvements, lightweighting, and material consolidation. • Drive continuous improvement across packaging processes, documentation, and data governance.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Food Science, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical discipline.
  • 2–5 years of packaging engineering experience in CPG food, beverage, or closely related manufacturing environments.
  • Proven hands‑on experience with: Flexible packaging (films, laminations, pouches)
  • Rigid plastics (PET, HDPE, PP)
  • Paperboard and corrugate
  • Labels, closures, overwraps
  • Solid understanding of packaging manufacturing processes (form-fill-seal, thermoforming, injection molding, blow molding, carton converting).
  • Demonstrated ability to manage packaging changes, trial execution, testing protocols, and vendor interactions.
  • Experience using specification systems such as PLM, ERP, or digital packaging platforms.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and project coordination skills.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with cross‑functional teams.
  • Project management experience.
  • Working knowledge of industry standards & regulations: ASTM, ISTA, ISO, EPR/PPWR.
  • TOPS/Cape software experience.

Benefits

  • Competitive Salary
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with Health Savings Options and Wellness Programs
  • 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Generous Company Match
  • Paid Parental Leave and Company Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Sick and Mental Health Days
  • 11 Paid Company Holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Professional Development Opportunities

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