Packaging Engineer

Atrium Staffing; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Atrium Care Package

Healthcare plans

Discount programs

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading personal care company is seeking a Packaging Engineer on a contract basis (3–6 months) to lead packaging developments in New York. The role requires close collaboration with Marketing, Design, and Production to deliver packaging solutions that meet project goals and cost constraints.

The ideal candidate brings 3+ years in packaging development, experience with color matching, material selection, and reading technical drawings.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in packaging development.
• Experience in packaging color matching.
• Understanding of material selection.
• Ability to read technical drawings and AW files.
• Knowledge of homologation testing procedures.
• Self-starter with cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Own all technical milestones of Packaging Development, incl. stock packaging, drawings validation, and decor trials.
• Manage packaging development timelines with PMs and vendors to hit milestones.
• Write packaging specs, BOMs, and assembly instructions.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Design, and Product Innovation to meet cost goals.
• Oversee vendor relationships to ensure project visibility and progress.

Skills

Packaging development

Color matching

Material selection

Read technical drawings

Homologation testing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Client Overview:

Our client is a leading personal care company focused on innovative and sustainable beauty products. The company is committed to delivering high-quality formulations to a global customer base. They are known for their collaborative culture and dedication to product excellence. They are currently looking to add a Packaging Engineer to their team.

Salary/Hourly Rate:

$40/hr - $50/hr

Position Overview:

Our client is seeking a Packaging Engineer on a contract (3 - 6 months), with potential for Perm (based on performance and budget) and on a hybrid model (3x onsite) to lead technical milestones in packaging development, ensuring quality, feasibility, and timely delivery. This role collaborates closely with Marketing, Design, and Production teams to develop packaging solutions that meet project goals and cost requirements. The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter with strong technical expertise and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities of the Packaging Engineer:

• Own all technical milestones of Packaging Development, including:
  • Selection & validation of stock packaging and drawing validation of custom packaging.
  • Homologation and compatibility testing.
  • Industrialization feasibility at filler (line trial validation).
  • Industrialization of color and decoration execution (color matching and deco trials).
  • Validation of pack-out for components and shipper development for finished goods (ship testing).
• Manage packaging development timelines by working closely with project managers and vendors to meet key milestones and support launch timing.
• Write and create packaging specifications, fill and assembly instructions, and pre-bill of material documents.
• Collaborate with the Marketing, Design, and Product Innovation teams to select and develop appropriate packaging within time and cost constraints.
• Manage external relationships with component vendors and finished goods fillers/subcontractors to ensure project progress and visibility into the innovation pipeline.

Required Experience/Skills for the Packaging Engineer:

• 3+ years of experience in packaging development.
• Experience in packaging color matching.
• Understanding of material selection.
• Ability to read technical drawings and review AW files.
• Knowledge of homologation testing procedures.
• Self-starter comfortable with cross-functional collaboration.

Preferred Experience/Skills for the Packaging Engineer:

• CAD literacy and experience.
• Familiarity with industrialization processes and packaging line trials.
• Strong project management and vendor coordination skills.
• Experience in cosmetics or consumer goods packaging development.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree is required.

Benefits:

• Atrium Care Package available, upon eligibility (including healthcare plans, discount programs, and paid time off).