Packaging Engineer

Price Industries

Suwanee (GA)

On-site

USD 78,660 - 92,980

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid paternity leave

Paid maternity leave

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Job summary

A leading industrial machinery manufacturer is seeking a Packaging Engineer to design and optimize packaging systems. You will work collaboratively across teams to create solutions that meet manufacturing standards and enhance customer satisfaction. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering and at least 3 years of related experience. The position offers a full-time employment opportunity with competitive salary packages.

Qualifications

3+ years of experience in packaging design, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
Expertise in packaging technologies and engineering principles.
Familiarity with regulatory requirements for packaging and labeling.

Responsibilities

Develop and recommend packaging solutions that balance safety, cost-effectiveness, sustainability, and brand presentation.
Support the creation and testing of new packaging systems, materials, and configurations.
Conduct packaging trials and audits to validate performance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Packaging software proficiency

Lean methodology

Education

Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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As a Packaging Engineer at Price Industries, you’ll play a key role in designing and optimizing packaging systems that ensure the safe, efficient, cost-effective, and visually appealing transport of our products. You’ll collaborate across teams to develop solutions that meet manufacturing standards, enhance customer satisfaction, and support our commitment to quality and innovation.

What You’ll Do

Develop and recommend packaging solutions that balance safety, cost-effectiveness, sustainability, and brand presentation.
Conduct needs assessments, cost analyses, and implementation plans
Collaborate with Logistics/Shipping teams to evaluate packaging’s impact on freight efficiency, cube utilization, damage reduction for both safe and cost-effective transport.

Prototype Development & Testing

Support the creation and testing of new packaging systems, materials, and configurations. Evaluate risks, define specifications, and ensure compliance with internal and external standards.

Quality & Compliance Audits

Conduct packaging trials and audits to validate performance. Define specifications for incoming and finished packaging materials and establish pallet configurations aligned with safety and quality standards. Lead root cause analysis on packaging-related field quality issues and recommend corrective/preventative actions.

Labeling & Graphics Integration

Coordinate the integration of product labeling and packaging graphics to ensure consistency with brand and regulatory requirements.

Cross-Functional Training & Support

Assist in training QA, Operations, and other teams on packaging standards and best practices to ensure smooth implementation and customer satisfaction.

Industry Benchmarking

Research and evaluate industry trends and technologies to identify opportunities for innovation and efficiency in packaging operations.

Additional Duties

Perform other related tasks as assigned to support business objectives.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Packaging Science, or related field
3+ years of experience in packaging design, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial setting
Expertise in packaging technologies and engineering principles
Familiarity with regulatory requirements for packaging and labeling
Strong analytical skills to include financial impacts of inputs and technology related to packaging, procurement, and innovations
Proficiency in packaging software and Microsoft Office tools
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Ability to conduct benchmarking and interpret packaging system data
Experience with lean and continuous improvement methodologies a plus

About Price Industries

We are the forefront leader in non-residential air distribution products across North America. We are committed to nurturing passionate and adaptable individuals who will play pivotal roles in shaping our future. After 75 years, Price remains a privately held family company with a deep heritage and commitment to innovation and service and social responsibility. Our long-standing vision, values, and the Price way of doing business are the cornerstones of our company.

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We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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