Currently looking for an experienced Packaging Engineering Manager to lead the development, optimization, and execution of packaging solutions across the product lifecycle. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong technical expertise, cross-functional leadership skills, and the ability to balance innovation, cost, sustainability, and speed-to-market.
Requirements
- Lead the development, qualification, and optimization of primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging systems to ensure product protection, regulatory compliance, manufacturability, sustainability, and positive consumer experience.
- Partner cross-functionally with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Procurement, Marketing, and Creative teams to deliver packaging solutions from concept through commercialization and lifecycle management.
- Drive packaging ideation, feasibility, and implementation, including package design, prototyping, stock and semi-custom components, minor mold qualifications, and engineering specifications.
- Oversee packaging compatibility testing with formulas (chemical, physical, and microbiological), as well as package performance, functionality, transit, and quality testing.
- Develop, maintain, and approve packaging specifications, bills of materials, fill & assembly standards, drawings, and technical documentation.
- Lead and coordinate packaging line trials, scale-up, startups, and commercialization activities, ensuring package performance and manufacturability.
- Support manufacturing through technical troubleshooting, root cause investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives across suppliers, plants, and distribution.
- Collaborate with Marketing and Creative teams to assess feasibility of new packaging concepts, review and approve artwork, and establish decoration production standards aligned with design intent and manufacturing constraints.
- Evaluate, qualify, and implement new packaging materials, technologies, and processes to improve performance, efficiency, and innovation.
- Drive cost savings, quality improvements, and efficiency initiatives while maintaining performance and compliance standards.
- Develop and manage strong technical partnerships with external suppliers, component manufacturers, and contract manufacturers.
- Support and lead sustainability initiatives, including material optimization/reduction, recyclability, and process improvements aligned with organizational goals.
- Research and assess emerging packaging trends and technologies to inform future innovation and strategic packaging direction.
- Manage, mentor, and develop packaging engineer(s).
- Prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- FSA/HSA
- Life/Accident Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Professional Development Resources
- 401(k) Employer Match Program
