Packaging Engineer

Astrix Inc.; Princeton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrix Inc. in Princeton, NJ is seeking a Senior Packaging Engineer to lead packaging development from concept through commercialization for new product launches.

You will manage packaging qualification, testing, and commercialization, support manufacturing trials, and drive cost savings, productivity improvements, and sustainability initiatives while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with suppliers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 4+ years of packaging development experience.
• Strong knowledge of packaging materials, manufacturing processes, and package testing methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead packaging development from concept to commercialization.
• Manage packaging qualification, testing, and commercialization.
• Support manufacturing trials, startup activities, and resolution of packaging‑related issues.
• Create and maintain packaging specifications and technical documentation.
• Drive cost savings, productivity improvements, and sustainability initiatives.
• Collaborate with suppliers on packaging development and qualification efforts.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance across teams.

Skills

Packaging materials

Manufacturing processes

Package testing

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Packaging Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Job description

The Senior Packaging Engineer leads packaging development initiatives from concept through commercialization, supporting new product launches, packaging improvements, supplier qualifications, and cost‑reduction programs.
Mercer County, NJ
Pay: $55-65/hr
Hybrid Schedule

Key Responsibilities

Participate indevelopment of primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging systems.

Manage packaging qualification, testing, and commercialization activities.

Support manufacturing trials, startup activities, and resolution of packaging‑related issues.

Create and maintain packaging specifications and technical documentation.

Drive cost savings, productivity improvements, and sustainability initiatives.

Collaborate with suppliers on packaging development and qualification efforts.

Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance across teams.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.

4+ years of packaging development experience, preferably in consumer products or similar industries.

• Strong knowledge of packaging materials, manufacturing processes, and package testing methodologies.
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional projects from concept through launch.