Packaging Engineer Assistant

ManpowerGroup; Montvale (NJ); On-site; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Packaging Engineer Assistant for a 12+ month contract in Parsippany/Montvale, NJ. Hybrid role: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote, with up to 25% travel to manufacturing sites.

The job covers package development, commercialization, Amazon-ready packaging, and cross-functional project execution across a portfolio of household brands. Responsibilities include leading omni-channel packaging projects, redesigning packaging for SIOC/ISTA 6, and managing Amazon certification

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering required; Mechanical or Chemical Engineering degrees considered.
• 2–5 years packaging commercialization experience in CPG environments.
• Hands-on experience with packaging development, testing, materials, sealing, assembly, print technologies, and document management.
• Experience with Amazon SIOC certification, ISTA 6 testing, and PSSN.
• Knowledge of packaging validation, product compatibility testing, and commercialization processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead omni-channel and eCommerce packaging projects with emphasis on Amazon-ready packaging.
• Redesign packaging for SIOC and related requirements, including material selection, cost estimation, sampling, validation, and documentation.
• Manage Amazon SIOC certification activities and resolve certification issues.

Skills

Packaging development

Packaging testing

Amazon SIOC certification

ISTA 6 testing

PSSN

Documentation management

Cross-functional collaboration

Sustainability considerations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Excel

Word

TOPS

Project management systems

Job description

Job Title: Packaging Engineer Assistant

Location: Montvale/Parsippany, NJ 07645 (must work hybrid 3 days onsite, 2 days remote, plus some travel, when needed, to local manufacturing sites)

Duration: 12+ month long term contract until March 2028

Pay Range: $45/hr W2

Our client, a leading consumer packaged goods organization within the home care and household products sector, is seeking a Packaging Engineer Assistant to support high-growth omni-channel and eCommerce packaging initiatives. This hybrid role is based in Parsippany, NJ/Montvale, NJ with a minimum of three days onsite and up to two days remote each week. The position focuses on package development, commercialization, Amazon-ready packaging, and cross-functional project execution across a diverse portfolio of household brands. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience with packaging design, testing, validation, documentation, and Amazon packaging certification requirements. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with R&D, Supply Chain, Quality, Marketing, Project Management, manufacturing partners, and suppliers while managing multiple packaging projects from concept through commercialization. Travel to manufacturing sites may be required up to 25%.

What’s the Job

• Lead and support omni-channel and eCommerce packaging projects with a strong focus on Amazon-ready packaging initiatives.
• Redesign packaging for prep-free, SIOC (Ships In Own Container), and SIPP requirements, including material selection, cost estimating, sampling, validation, and documentation.
• Manage Amazon SIOC certification activities, including ISTA 6 Amazon.com testing, PSSN submissions, and resolution of certification issues.
• Collaborate with Packaging, Omni-Channel, Quality, R&D, Marketing, Supply Chain, Project Management, suppliers, and contract manufacturing partners.
• Ensure packaging meets product protection, functionality, manufacturability, sustainability, cost, and consumer requirements.
• Support artwork development through die line creation and packaging specification management.
• Coordinate and evaluate packaging compatibility testing, validation studies, and third‑party testing programs.
• Create and maintain specifications, bills of materials, pallet patterns, component codes, change requests, and project documentation.
• Support packaging trials, troubleshooting, and commercialization activities at manufacturing sites as needed.

What’s Needed

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering required. Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering degrees will also be considered.
• 2 to 5 years of packaging commercialization experience within consumer packaged goods (CPG) environments.
• Experience with package development, testing, packaging materials, components, sealing systems, assembly processes, print technologies, and document management.
• Hands‑on experience with Amazon SIOC certification, ISTA 6 Amazon.com testing, and Amazon Packaging Support and Supplier Network (PSSN).
• Knowledge of packaging validation, product compatibility testing, and commercialization processes.
• Understanding of manufacturing and assembly operations, including filling, capping, sealing, labeling, coding, packing, palletizing, storage, and transportation.
• Experience utilizing Microsoft Teams, Excel, Word, TOPS, and project management systems.
• Strong organizational, presentation, communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and problem‑solving skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to recommend sustainable packaging solutions, including considerations for PCR content, recyclability, and fit‑for‑purpose design.

What’s In It for Me

• Opportunity to support a portfolio of nationally recognized household consumer brands.
• Exposure to high‑visibility omni‑channel and eCommerce packaging initiatives.
• Hands‑on involvement in Amazon packaging certification and testing programs.
• Collaborative environment with cross‑functional teams across product development and commercialization.
• Experience managing packaging projects from concept through launch.
• Hybrid work schedule offering onsite and remote flexibility.
• Opportunity to expand technical expertise in packaging design, testing, sustainability, and commercialization.
• Professional growth through interaction with suppliers, manufacturing partners, and industry stakeholders.

The pay range for this position minimum to max USD listed in this job posting is dependent upon knowledge, skill, and ability.

ManpowerGroup

ManpowerGroup is proud to be an equal opportunity affirmative action workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, political ideology, ancestry, the presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disabilities, or other legally protected status.

A strong commitment is made by each employee and is necessary to ensure equal employment opportunity for all. ManpowerGroup is an inclusive workplace that will recruit, hire, train, and promote persons of all job titles, and ensure all other personnel actions are administered without regard to non‑merit‑based characteristics of individuals. Reasonable accommodation during the interview process can be provided. Contact [e-mail] for assistance.

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