Packaging Development Engineer: Launch & Sustainability

Wellness Pet Company; Burlington (MA); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellness Pet Company is seeking a Packaging Engineer to lead development from concept to launch, focusing on sustainable packaging solutions and cost efficiency. The role requires 2–3 years in packaging within FMCG and familiarity with pet-food packaging.

You will manage multiple projects, coordinate with suppliers and contract manufacturers, and ensure rigorous documentation and testing using ISTA/ASTM methods. Occasional travel up to 25% is expected.

Qualifications

• Degree in Package Engineering, Packaging Science or related.
• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in a packaging role required.
• Packaging experience in FMCG preferred.
• Experience with pet food packaging is a plus.
• Experience in packaging development from concept to launch.
• Experience leading packaging solutions with sustainability, shelf life and cost in mind.
• Established knowledge of packaging materials, technologies, and pricing models.
• Business-minded, rigorous problem-solving mindset considering manufacturing, transportation and sustainability.
• Working knowledge of Cape and TOPS software.
• General knowledge of package testing methodology (ISTA/ASTM).
• Building out, organizing, and managing specifications in a database.
• Experience with commercialization and managing multiple projects while meeting deadlines.
• Travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple projects and manage deadlines.
• Support launches and sustainability initiatives.
• Develop and set standards around specifications and management.
• Ensure on-time execution of packaging activities for projects.
• Apply knowledge of packaging structures and applications.
• Support supplier transitions for new packaging and materials.
• Manage packaging information inputs for finished goods.
• Support trials and first production runs with manufacturing plants.
• Collaborate with 3rd party manufacturers and copackers.
• Create protocols and success criteria for trials and first production runs.
• Plan, coordinate, and report each trial with proper documentation.

Skills

Project management

Sustainability

Packaging development

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Packaging Engineering degree

Tools

Cape software

TOPS software

Job description

Wellness Pet Company is seeking a Packaging Engineer to lead development from concept to launch, focusing on sustainable packaging solutions and cost efficiency. The role requires 2–3 years in packaging within FMCG and familiarity with pet-food packaging.

You will manage multiple projects, coordinate with suppliers and contract manufacturers, and ensure rigorous documentation and testing using ISTA/ASTM methods. Occasional travel up to 25% is expected.