Lead and manage packaging engineering projects across medical devices and/or CPG portfolios, from concept through commercialization.
Own and improve packaging specification management processes, including creation, harmonization, migration, and lifecycle governance of packaging specs across client systems (PLM/ERP/Spec Management platforms).
Serve as a primary point of contact and strategic advisor for client teams, building strong relationships and ensuring exceptional service delivery.
Oversee and mentor a team of packaging engineers and specialists, fostering collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Develop and maintain accurate packaging documentation, bills of materials, and technical specifications aligned with regulatory, quality, and operational requirements.
Drive timelines, budgets, and resource planning to ensure successful execution of multi-phase packaging programs.
Support packaging validation activities (ISTA, ASTM, transit testing, sterile barrier validation, etc.) where required for medical devices.
Partner with internal practice leadership to strengthen and scale our packaging engineering and specification management offering.
Champion sustainable packaging practices by identifying opportunities for optimization and environmental impact reduction.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Food Science, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical discipline.
5+ years of packaging engineering experience in medical devices, healthcare packaging, and/or high-volume CPG.
Demonstrated experience in packaging specification management, including harmonization, data cleanup, spec migration, or system implementation (e.g., PLM, ERP, or digital spec platforms).
Strong foundational knowledge of materials, distribution testing, packaging development processes, and manufacturing environments.
Experience in regulated industries, such as FDA-compliant medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or food (preferred but not required for all CPG roles).
Proven track record leading cross-functional initiatives and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers, guide technical decisions, and foster a high-performance culture.
Strong analytical, communication, and problem solving skills.
Ability to travel as needed to support client engagements.

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

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills

packaging engineeringpackaging specification managementdata cleanupspec migrationpackaging development processesdistribution testingtechnical specificationsbills of materialspackaging validationsustainable packaging practices

Soft skills

leadershipmentoringcollaborationinnovationcommunicationproblem solvingrelationship buildingservice deliveryproject managementanalytical skills