Packaging Engineer

24 Seven Talent; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

A talent recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Senior Engineer for a 4 to 6-month contract in Chicago. This role involves driving technical excellence in sustainable packaging projects, ensuring collaboration among teams, and contributing to top-tier brands during a critical period. Ideal candidates should possess a bachelor’s degree in a related field and have at least 5 years of experience in packaging engineering.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years packaging engineering experience.
• Strong background in sustainable packaging strategies.
• Experience with manufacturing methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead collaboration across client and manufacturing teams.
• Analyze packaging portfolios for sustainability improvements.
• Manage multiple projects to deliver quality outcomes.

Skills

Sustainable packaging strategies

Technical guidance on materials

Packaging innovations

Client communication

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Packaging or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Packaging specification databases

Injection molding processes

Job description

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Director of Recruitment at 24 Seven Talent

Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

Duration: 4–6 months contract

Role Overview:

Our client is seeking a Senior Engineer for a 4 to 6-month parental leave coverage contract to join their Engineering Studio. In this role, you will drive technical excellence on high-profile packaging projects, collaborating closely with internal teams, external suppliers, and client partners to deliver on design intent, technical feasibility, and sustainability goals.

This is a unique opportunity to apply your expertise in sustainable packaging and play a key role in supporting top-tier brands during a critical period.

YOU WILL:

Technical Expertise

• Lead collaboration across client, design, and manufacturing teams to ensure packaging solutions meet functional, aesthetic, and sustainability criteria.
• Provide technical guidance on materials, processes, and sustainability initiatives.
• Analyze packaging portfolios to identify sustainable improvement opportunities.
• Keep current on packaging innovations, regulations, and trends.

Client Partnership & Communication

• Clearly communicate complex engineering concepts and recommendations to clients.
• Navigate sensitive discussions to align stakeholders and foster strong partnerships.
• Share best practices and innovations with the engineering team and agency partners.
• Collaborate globally to showcase engineering capabilities and support client accounts.
• Manage multiple projects to deliver quality outcomes within timelines and budgets.

Ideal Candidate:

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 5 years packaging engineering experience, ideally in FMCG or agency environments.
• Strong background in sustainable packaging strategies and execution.
• Experience with manufacturing methods including injection molding, thermoforming, blow molding, flexible and rigid packaging.
• Familiarity with recyclability standards and labeling systems such as How2Recycle.
• Skilled in packaging specification databases and proficient with Excel.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Design and Strategy/Planning

• Industries

  Marketing Services and Advertising Services

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