Sr Packaging Engineer
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Develop, test, validate and launch packaging solutions, leveraging plastic injection molding and tooling expertise.
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Might not be for you. Packaging project and launch role, not materials R&D; requires 7+ years and 3 onsite days weekly
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Adjacent materials roleStrong expertise in plastic injection molding, mold design, and tooling; flexible packaging, paperboard, corrugated; knowledge of packaging materials, testing
- Seniority
- Senior
- Work
- Hybrid
- Type
- Full-time
- Degree
- BS
- Experience
- 7+ yrs
- Industry
- Packaging
- Role
- Product Development
Role details
Company Description
Job Description
Schedule
Work from home Monday and Friday; onsite Tuesday–Thursday (required).
What the Client Is Looking For
An experienced Senior Packaging Engineer with 7+ years of experience developing and improving packaging solutions in manufacturing, food, consumer products, or related industries.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, test, validate, and launch new packaging solutions.
- Strong expertise in plastic injection molding, mold design, and tooling.
- Experience with flexible packaging, paperboard, corrugated packaging, and labels.
- Manage packaging specifications, BOMs, testing, and validation.
- Improve packaging quality, production efficiency, sustainability, and cost.
- Work with suppliers, manufacturing, quality, and procurement teams.
- Support packaging equipment installation, troubleshooting, and new product launches.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Packaging, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- 7+ years of packaging engineering experience.
- Strong hands-on experience with plastic injection molding and tooling.
- Knowledge of packaging materials, testing, and commercialization.
- Experience with packaging optimization software such as CAPE or TOPS.
- Familiarity with artwork management systems such as Esko WebCenter.
- Strong project management and communication skills.
Preferred
Knowledge of FDA, FSMA, GMP, food safety, Lean Six Sigma, and sustainable packaging.
In simple terms
The client needs a senior packaging engineer who can develop and launch packaging, has strong plastic injection molding and tooling experience, and can improve packaging quality, cost, and manufacturing efficiency.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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