Packaging Engineer

Kaztronix LLC; Princeton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaztronix LLC in Princeton, NJ seeks a Senior Packaging Engineer to lead packaging development from concept to commercialization, collaborating with Product Development, Operations, Quality, Procurement, Regulatory, and external suppliers.

The role focuses on delivering packaging solutions that meet performance, quality, cost, and sustainability objectives while mentoring junior engineers and driving cross-functional improvements across packaging systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Packaging/Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years packaging development experience in consumer products or related industries.
• Strong knowledge of packaging materials, manufacturing processes, and package testing.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects from concept to launch.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging development projects.
• Manage packaging qualification, testing, and commercialization activities.
• Support manufacturing trials, startup activities, and packaging issue resolution.
• Develop packaging specifications and technical documentation.
• Drive cost savings, productivity, and sustainability initiatives.
• Collaborate with suppliers on packaging development and qualification.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance across teams.

Skills

Packaging development

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Packaging engineering

Supplier collaboration

Mentoring

Testing & qualification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Packaging/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Position Type: Hybrid onsite 3 days per week, with up to 5 days as needed.

The Senior Packaging Engineer will lead packaging development projects from concept through commercialization, supporting new product launches, package improvements, supplier qualifications, and cost savings initiatives. This role serves as a technical leader, working cross-functionally with Product Development, Operations, Quality, Procurement, Regulatory, and external suppliers to deliver packaging solutions that meet performance, quality, cost, and sustainability objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging development projects.
• Manage packaging qualification, testing, and commercialization activities.
• Support manufacturing trials, startup activities, and packaging issue resolution.
• Develop packaging specifications and technical documentation.
• Drive cost savings, productivity, and sustainability initiatives.
• Collaborate with suppliers on packaging development and qualification.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of packaging development experience, preferably in consumer products or related industries.
• Strong knowledge of packaging materials, manufacturing processes, and package testing.
• Proven track record of leading cross-functional projects from concept through launch.
• Excellent communication, project management, and problem-solving skills.