Lead Packaging Engineer - Injection & Blow Molded Packaging

Lancesoft; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancesoft is seeking a Senior Packaging Engineer in Stamford, CT, to manage packaging programs for a business unit and serve as a technical lead across project teams. The role requires hands-on expertise in packaging systems, molding processes, materials, and supplier collaboration.

The candidate will develop designs, standards, and test methods, ensuring safe and compliant packaging for consumer products while guiding co-ops and junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Experience in filing of liquids for consumer packaged goods and qualification of packaging components.
• Capable of managing all types of packaging programs for a business unit.
• Seen as a technical expert and lead on project teams.
• Supports the packaging functional team with technical expertise.

Responsibilities

• Develops and designs new packaging for safe, convenient and attractive transport of products under a variety of conditions.
• Develops packaging material standards and specifications.
• Reviews existing test methods and develops new test methods where applicable.
• Evaluates packaging and transporting methods and procedures to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Evaluates and recommends efficient packing procedures, innovations in packaging materials, and utilization of automation where needed.
• Develops engineering drawings and specifications with suppliers to determine materials and design required to maximize convenience, utility and function based on the product’s characteristics.
• Designs and coordinates laboratory tests and plant trials to assess technical feasibility in the qualification of new materials and equipment.
• Provides technical support to ensure quality standards, package performance, and continued supply of products and packaging materials.
• Participates on continuous improvement teams.
• Oversees exterior package design to ensure proper product identification, consumer appeal, printing appearance, and production techniques.
• Sets up realistic timelines and testing plans.
• Works well with cross functional partners to execute projects with excellence.
• Tenaciously attacks programs and aims for goals despite obstacles.
• Communicates effectively to V.P. levels and cross functional teams.
• Seeks support from cross functional partners for new initiatives and approaches.

Skills

Packaging experience

Technical leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Injection molding

Blow molding

Job description

Lancesoft is seeking a Senior Packaging Engineer in Stamford, CT, to manage packaging programs for a business unit and serve as a technical lead across project teams. The role requires hands-on expertise in packaging systems, molding processes, materials, and supplier collaboration.

The candidate will develop designs, standards, and test methods, ensuring safe and compliant packaging for consumer products while guiding co-ops and junior engineers.