Packaging Engineer

Location: Somerset, NJ (Full-time, 5 days onsite)
Relocation Assistance: Available
Salary range – 140k – 150k – Relo Aval
MUST WORK WITHOUT SPONSORSHIP

Position Overview

The Packaging Engineer is responsible for designing, testing, and implementing innovative packaging solutions as a critical part of the organization’s product development process. This role also focuses on evaluating and improving existing packaging to enhance functionality, performance, and cost efficiency.,

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end packaging development process, including design, prototyping, testing, and implementation
  

• Troubleshoot packaging issues related to design, materials, and processes; deliver creative, timely, and cost-effective solutions
  

• Analyze engineering drawings and product specifications to determine packaging requirements (handling, environmental, safety, and materials)
  

• Develop and maintain packaging standards, guidelines, and specifications
  

• Evaluate, select, and manage packaging suppliers; conduct periodic vendor performance reviews
  

• Create packaging designs using computer-aided and mechanical design tools
  

• Review production samples and provide feedback to vendors for continuous improvement
  

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product Development, Project Management, Engineering, Creative, Operations, Manufacturing, and global sourcing teams
  

• Apply packaging and shipping test methods to ensure performance under distribution conditions
  

• Conduct packaging experiments, validation testing, and production line trials
  

• Recommend and implement testing methods and efficiency tools
  

• Participate in packaging equipment selection and evaluation processes
  

• Author and update packaging and raw material specifications
  

• Ensure compliance with GMPs, quality standards, and safety requirements
  

• Support new product scale-up and manufacturing readiness
  

• Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives related to materials, labor, logistics, and storage
  

• Partner with Engineering to optimize the packaging supply base (cost, quality, lead time, compliance)
  

• Work with Manufacturing to ensure packaging designs are optimized for production
  

• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans to meet or exceed customer and regulatory requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
  

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in industrial or consumer packaging
  

• Strong knowledge of packaging design validation standards (e.g., ISO, ASTM)
  

• Experience with packaging development for device-based products (required)
  

• Proficiency in engineering principles, material science, and packaging systems
  

• Experience with statistical process control and quality systems
  

• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and project management skills
  

• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities

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