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The Sr. Manager, Packaging Engineering oversees the development, optimization, and implementation of packaging solutions that ensure the safe transport, storage, and handling of products and equipment. This role provides technical leadership for the packaging engineering function, ensuring all solutions meet performance requirements, cost targets, and relevant industry standards and other applicable protocols. This manager collaborates closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Procurement, Logistics, and customers to deliver effective, innovative, and reliable packaging that supports business objectives throughout the product lifecycle.
Job Responsibility:
Lead, coach, and develop a team of packaging engineers
Set priorities, manage workload distribution, and ensure timely delivery of all packaging engineering projects
Sets strategy and aligns strategic objectives to the business and operational strategies
Promote a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement
Oversee the design, development and deployment of packaging solutions that provide optimal protection, manufacturability and scale, and cost efficiency
Deployment of uniform packaging designs across internal manufacturing plants and contract manufacturers
Ensure packaging systems comply with relevant standards and other testing requirements
Guide the team in executing performance testing, validation, and analysis to ensure durability and reliability
Serve as the primary technical point of contact for packaging‑related discussions with key stakeholders
Understand product requirements and translate them into practical and efficient packaging designs
Support customer programs, as necessary, with technical presentations, design proposals, and issue resolution
Lead initiative(s) to enhance current labeling development, processes and standardization to meet dynamic business needs
Lead cross-functional initiative to enhance labeling processes, focused on continued trend towards customer-specific labeling requirements, standardized labeling and deployment across internal manufacturing plants and contract manufacturers, and speed of deployment
Lead cost‑reduction initiatives through design improvements, material optimization, and process efficiencies
Work with Procurement to identify and evaluate suppliers and cost‑effective materials
Standardize packaging practices and documentation to reduce variability and improve operational efficiency
Partner with Logistics to improve/enhance distribution center packaging & re-packaging needs to ensure proper material supply and processes are provided
Supports sustainability initiatives, as necessary, set by the business through development of sustainable packaging solutions
Ensure all packaging designs comply with applicable protocols, regulatory requirements, and company standards
Maintain packaging specifications, test results, and design revisions
Partner with Manufacturing and Quality teams to address issues and support continuous quality improvement
Requirements:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, or a related field
Minimum of 10 years of experience in packaging engineering, with 3–5 years in a leadership or managerial capacity
Proficiency in CAD tools such as SolidWorks or ArtiosCAD
Strong understanding of packaging industry testing standards
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to balance functionality, compliance, and cost
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with cross‑functional teams and customers