Packaging Engineer

Aequor; Chattanooga (TN); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Aequor is seeking a mid-level packaging professional to lead front-end innovation packaging development in a Chattanooga-based R&D setting. The role supports North America projects with a hybrid work model (2 days on-site after training).

The candidate will influence brand-driven packaging strategies across multiple formats, spanning design, testing, and qualification. Responsibilities include driving packaging development for topical, solid oral dose, liquid oral dose, and spray formats, with

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of mid-level R&D experience in packaging for consumer or healthcare products.
• Experience in primary packaging development and design across multiple formats (solid/liquid oral, topical, spray).
• Ability to influence projects with brand teams and cross-functional partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead front-end packaging development in an R&D environment.
• Drive packaging consumer centricity across projects.
• Scope includes design, specification, testing, and qualification of packaging structures.
• Collaborate with Formulations, Analytical Stability, Engineering, Procurement, Supply Planning, and Marketing.

Skills

Front-end packaging

R&D packaging

Cross-functional collaboration

Project influence

Packaging specification

Job description

Location: Chattanooga, TN- 37409- Hybrid- (Role will be hybrid 2 days a week after initial training period.)

Duration: Contract till Sep 2027 with possibility to extend

Shift: 1st Shift, Monday-Friday

We need a candidate who can lead front-end innovation packaging development in an R&D environment.

This requires the ability to influence projects with the brand, driving packaging consumer centricity.

Job Description:

Role will be hybrid 2 days a week after initial training period.

Help drive packaging development of innovation projects for North America.

Scope is design, specification, testing, and qualification of packaging structures for topical, solid oral dose, liquid oral dose, and spray format drug products.

Requires partnership with Formulations, Analytical Stability, Engineering, Procurement, Supply Planning, and Marketing. No/limited travel anticipated.

Mid-level (5-10 years) experience in R&D at B2C or B2B.

Technical background in primary packaging development and design across array of packaging formats including specification, testing, tooling/molding process, materials, and manufacturing qualification. Secondary packaging experience a plus.

Industry background can be any of the following: healthcare, personal care, beauty, food, chemicals.

Location: Product Development Center in Chattanooga (technical execution focus; support and collaboration with teams in Chattanooga including Manufacturing).