Packaging Engineer

EngineerEngineerFull TimeRemoteTeam 201-500Since 2005H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

32 days ago

Salary

$65K - $85K / year

Bachelor Degree1 yr 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
  • 1+ 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

  • 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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