Cosmetics Packaging Engineer (Hybrid, NPI & Sourcing)

Beauty Quest Group; Stamford (CT); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote up to 2 days per week

Job summary

Beauty Quest Group is seeking a Packaging Engineer to support new product development and packaging sourcing across personal care lines. You will manage packaging specifications, coordinate supplier interactions, and drive successful NPIs for diverse brands.

You will collaborate with R&D, operations, quality, and sales to ensure timelines and cost targets are met while maintaining regulatory compliance and high-quality packaging materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field.
• 2-5+ years of experience in packaging, sourcing, or related role (personal care, cosmetics, or CPG preferred).
• Aerosol packaging experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to read and evaluate technical drawings and packaging specifications.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication for supplier and cross-functional collaboration.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and cost analysis.

Responsibilities

• Review, interpret, and validate packaging technical specifications (bottles, closures, labels, aerosol systems).
• Collaborate with R&D, operations, quality, and sales to support new product development and launches.
• Manage packaging aspects of NPIs, ensuring timelines, specs, and cost targets are met.
• Source and evaluate quotes, samples, and lead times from packaging suppliers.
• Develop and maintain cost estimates and pricing comparisons for packaging materials.
• Ensure packaging meets customer expectations, regulatory requirements, and manufacturing capabilities.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and alternative materials without compromising quality.
• Support troubleshooting of packaging issues during development and production.
• Maintain documentation of specifications and supplier communications.

Skills

Packaging engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel proficiency

Cost analysis

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering / Supply Chain / Engineering

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Beauty Quest Group is seeking a Packaging Engineer to support new product development and packaging sourcing across personal care lines. You will manage packaging specifications, coordinate supplier interactions, and drive successful NPIs for diverse brands.

You will collaborate with R&D, operations, quality, and sales to ensure timelines and cost targets are met while maintaining regulatory compliance and high-quality packaging materials.