Package Engineer at Nukasani Group Connecticut

Sunseeker Property Service; Connecticut; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunseeker Property Service is seeking an experienced Package Engineer to support packaging programs for the Dial Professional business in Stamford, CT and Trumbull, CT. Hybrid schedule with up to two days remote; initial assignment runs through October 2027.

You will design packaging solutions, set material standards, run tests and plant trials, collaborate with suppliers and manufacturing, and manage projects from concept through implementation.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of packaging engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of packaging materials, packaging systems, and applications.
• Experience with packaging testing, qualification, and plant trials.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment and onsite as required.

Responsibilities

• Design packaging solutions ensuring safe transportation and handling.
• Develop packaging material standards, drawings, and technical requirements.
• Evaluate existing designs for cost optimization and performance improvements.
• Coordinate lab testing and plant trials to qualify new materials and processes.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing and suppliers; manage projects end-to-end.

Skills

Packaging engineering

Packaging materials

Project management

Hybrid work environment

Packaging design

Job description

Job Tittle: Package Engineer

Location : Stamford, CT / Trumbull, CT, Hybrid

Rate: Best competitive rate on W2 hourly

Position Overview

The client is seeking an experienced Package Engineer to support packaging programs for the Dial Professional business. The ideal candidate will have 5 10 years of packaging engineering experience and a strong understanding of packaging materials, packaging systems, design, testing, qualification, and manufacturing processes.

This is expected to be a minimum two-year assignment, with the initial contract running through October 2027.

Work Locations

• Through Q1 2027: 200 Elm Street, Stamford, CT 06901
• Q2 2027 onward: 30 Trefoil Drive, Trumbull, CT
• Hybrid schedule: Up to 2 days per week remote

Key Responsibilities

Packaging Design & Development

• Develop and design packaging solutions that provide safe, convenient, functional, and attractive product transportation and handling.
• Develop packaging material standards, specifications, drawings, and technical requirements.
• Evaluate existing packaging designs and identify opportunities for improvement, innovation, cost optimization, and enhanced performance.
• Recommend efficient packaging processes, materials, technologies, and automation opportunities.
• Develop engineering drawings and specifications in collaboration with suppliers and manufacturing partners.
• Consider product characteristics, handling requirements, safety considerations, functionality, consumer appeal, and production requirements when developing packaging solutions.

Testing & Qualification

• Plan, coordinate, and execute laboratory testing and plant trials to evaluate new packaging materials, designs, and equipment.
• Develop or improve packaging test methods where required.
• Evaluate packaging performance under various transportation, storage, handling, and manufacturing conditions.
• Analyze test results and provide technical recommendations for packaging qualification and implementation.
• Ensure packaging solutions meet applicable safety, quality, performance, and manufacturing requirements.

Manufacturing & Supplier Support

• Provide technical support to manufacturing and packaging operations to ensure consistent package quality and performance.
• Partner with suppliers to develop and qualify packaging materials, components, and designs.
• Support contract packaging and labeling operations when required.
• Work with suppliers and manufacturing teams to resolve technical issues and maintain continuity of packaging supply.
• Evaluate packaging and transportation methods to identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency.

Project Management

• Manage assigned packaging projects from concept through development, testing, qualification, and implementation.
• Establish realistic project timelines, testing plans, milestones, and contingency plans.
• Execute projects on time and within budget with minimal supervision.
• Proactively identify technical, schedule, quality, and supply risks and develop appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and cross-functional project teams.
• Adapt quickly to changing project priorities and business requirements.

Technical Leadership

• Serve as a technical resource for packaging engineering and project teams.
• Apply strong knowledge of packaging materials, packaging systems, manufacturing processes, and packaging applications to solve moderately complex technical problems.
• Provide clear technical direction and recommendations to project stakeholders.
• Develop technical expertise within the packaging function.
• Mentor co-ops, interns, and entry-level engineers as needed.
• Present technical information and project recommendations clearly to cross-functional teams and senior leadership.

Communication & Collaboration

• Collaborate effectively with engineering, manufacturing, quality, procurement, marketing, suppliers, and other cross-functional partners.
• Communicate technical information clearly, concisely, and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
• Participate actively in meetings and ensure technical perspectives and recommendations are clearly understood.
• Build strong working relationships with cross-functional stakeholders and suppliers.
• Seek input from subject-matter experts and business partners when developing new solutions or approaches.

Required Qualifications

• 5 10 years of professional packaging engineering experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of packaging materials, packaging systems, and packaging applications .
• Experience developing and optimizing packaging designs and specifications.
• Experience with packaging testing, qualification, and plant trials.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve moderately complex packaging and technical issues independently.
• Experience working with suppliers and cross-functional engineering/manufacturing teams.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, timelines, and deliverables.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment and onsite as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with blow molding .
• Experience with injection molding .
• Experience with plastic packaging and packaging components.
• Experience supporting consumer products, personal care, household products, or similar product categories.
• Experience with packaging automation and manufacturing processes.
• Experience developing packaging material specifications and engineering drawings.
• Experience working with contract packaging and labeling operations.
• Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers or technical team members.