Packaging Engineer

Role Overview

The Packaging Engineer will provide technical leadership for finished format packaging operations, including oversight of equipment, packaging materials, and inputs to contract manufacturing partners. This role ensures optimal performance of packaging processes across internal and external sites, supports capital projects, and drives innovation in packaging formats and materials while maintaining compliance with operational and quality standards.

What You Will Do

Serve as the subject matter expert for finished format packaging equipment and packaging materials, evaluate and select packaging materials, define and maintain critical material specifications, develop strategies for equipment setup and material selection, and provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support for plant operations and external manufacturing partners.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Packaging Science, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field, 3+ years of experience in packaging engineering, strong knowledge of packaging equipment, material properties, and preventive maintenance strategies, and excellent project management and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Science, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in packaging engineering within a manufacturing or contract manufacturing environment
• A legal right to work in the United States
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background check

Benefits

• Salary Ranges: $91,744 - $114,680