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.

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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Hard skills

packaging engineeringflexible packagingrigid plasticspaperboardpackaging manufacturing processesform-fill-sealthermoforminginjection moldingblow moldingcarton converting

Soft skills

analytical skillscommunication skillsproject coordinationindependent workcollaboration