Packaging Engineer

Katalyst CRO; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Katalyst CRO, based in Princeton, New Jersey, is seeking a Packaging Engineer with a BS degree in Package Engineering or related fields. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of experience in packaging engineering, particularly in Consumer Goods Packaging and Packaging Commercialization.

Responsibilities include developing packaging for new products, coordinating new package designs, and ensuring compliance with specifications. Knowledge of packaging materials and Six Sigma certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of packaging engineering experience.
• Experience in turning packaging ideas into market-ready products working with marketing.
• Knowledge of different packaging materials and converting methods.

Responsibilities

• Develop primary through tertiary packaging for new product launches.
• Coordinate qualification of new package designs and materials.
• Develop component specifications.

Skills

Packaging Engineering Experience

Consumer Goods Packaging

Packaging Commercialization

Six Sigma Training or Green Belt Certification

Education

BS degree in Package Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Engineering sciences

Job description

Requirements

• BS degree in Package Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Engineering sciences.
• 4+ years of packaging engineering experience.
• Consumer Goods Packaging experience.
• Packaging Commercialization experience is a must (turning packaging ideas into something that can actually be produced, shipped, sold, and used by customers. Must be able to work with marketing and procurement to take regulations and specs to develop packaging and get packaging out to market.).

Ideal Experience Would Include Some Of The Following Areas

• Primary through tertiary packaging development for new product launches.
• Coordination and completion of qualification for new package designs and materials.
• Development of component specifications.
• Working knowledge of different packaging materials / converting methods:
  • Corrugated containers.
  • Folding cartons (solid fiberboard).
  • Plastic bottles.
  • Flexible Packaging.
  • Thermoformed Packaging.
  • Injection Molding.
• Six Sigma training or Green Belt certification.