Packaging Engineering I

About the role

This role supports the design, testing, and implementation of packaging solutions for new and existing products under guidance from senior engineers. The Packaging Engineer contributes to projects that ensure product protection, quality, cost effectiveness, and sustainability. The position provides hands-on learning opportunities in manufacturing environments, supporting plant trials, start-ups, and issue resolution while gaining exposure to packaging equipment and production processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and commercialize packaging solutions that meet project objectives, product protection, quality, cost, sustainability, and manufacturing requirements.
• Design, review, test, and recommend packaging concepts for primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging.
• Evaluate packaging materials, structures, and automation impacts to optimize efficiency while maintaining product integrity and retail performance.
• Develop and execute testing methodologies, analyze results, and communicate technical findings to stakeholders.
• Cook up equipment, line, and distribution trials to validate packaging materials and designs.
• Recommend and implement optimized packaging solutions aligned with stakeholder expectations.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting timelines and deliverables.
• Identify and resolve packaging-related performance issues and implement long-term corrective actions with cross-functional partners.

Requirements

• Possess basic understanding of packaging concepts and principles.
• Fundamental technical knowledge of packaging materials and converting technologies.
• Possess mechanical aptitude and ability to understand interrelation of material & equipment.
• Good critical thinking skills to consider how constraints/changes impact design and functional attributes.
• Demonstrated successful problem solving process skills.
• Ability to make rational decisions independently and seek assistance as needed for complex matters.
• Ability to successfully communicate complex subject matter both verbally and in written form to audiences of varying organizational levels and technical/business understanding with some manager guidance.
• Able to work collaboratively with others to accomplish a common objective.
• Self-motivated and takes initiative/action with minimal direction.
• Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills to meet commitments.
• Strong PC skills; Outlook, Excel, Powerpoint, Cape/Tops, MS Teams, SAP (nice to have).

Qualifications

• BS in Packaging Engineering preferred with 1-3 years of Packaging Development experience.
• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related science field with 1-4 years of experience in Packaging Development.