Packaging Engineer

• Leads end-to-end execution of packaging and product implementation projects from concept through launch and closeout
• Ensures all work is technically sound, compliant, operationally ready, fully documented, and successfully stabilized in production
• Project Ownership: Lead packaging and new product launches through design, supplier alignment, trials, startup, and closure
• Manage timelines, risks, and deliverables across multiple projects while ensuring plant readiness and no unresolved technical gaps
• Technical Specifications: Create and control detailed packaging specs for materials and components (bottles, labels, films, corrugate, etc.)
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and revision control to support operations, suppliers, and compliance
• Packaging Expertise: Evaluate materials for manufacturability, performance, and quality
• Identify risks (e.g., leaks, defects, inefficiencies) and lead root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Compliance & Documentation: Ensure adherence to regulatory, customer, and food safety requirements
• Maintain fully documented, audit-ready records and prevent release of incomplete specs
• OEM & Equipment Integration: Partner with OEMs and suppliers to ensure equipment capability and readiness
• Support FAT/SAT, commissioning, and confirm availability of change parts, settings, and technical support
• Plant Execution: Lead trials, validation runs, and startup activities
• Track issues and drive resolution until stable, repeatable production is achieved
• Systems & Coordination: Ensure accurate BOMs, ERP setup, and controlled documents
• Lead cross-functional teams (Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Procurement) and enforce accountability
• Continuous Improvement: Strengthen stage-gate processes, standardize execution, and reduce launch delays and packaging-related failures

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging, Engineering, Materials, Food Science, or similar (preferred)
• 7+ years in packaging, manufacturing, or technical project roles
• 5+ years leading product/packaging implementations end-to-end
• Experience with suppliers, OEMs, and regulated manufacturing environments
• CPG, food, pharma, or similar industry experience preferred
• Deep knowledge of packaging materials, specs, tolerances, and failure modes
• Strong project management, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis skills
• Experience with equipment integration, line trials, and startup execution
• Proficient in ERP systems, Excel, and technical documentation
• Strong communication across plant, leadership, and external partners
• Extensive experience managing packaging implementation or packaging engineering projects in a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of packaging materials, component specifications, and performance requirements across multiple packaging formats
• Demonstrated ability to create and control technical documents, drawings, revision histories, and validation records with precision
• Familiarity with regulatory, quality, and operational standards that affect packaging design and production readiness
• Experience coordinating suppliers, converters, plant operations, maintenance, quality teams, and other cross-functional partners
• Proven ability to lead line trials, support startup activities, and resolve technical issues during implementation
• Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities, track dependencies, and drive accountability
• Clear communication and problem-solving skills with the confidence to challenge assumptions and address risks early

CPG, food, pharma, or similar industry experience preferred

• medical
• vision
• dental
• life and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan