Packaging Engineer II - Innovation & Development

PackStaff, LLC; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PackStaff, LLC is seeking a Packaging Engineer to support branding, sustainability, and new product development across a global consumer products organization. The role spans from early-stage design through commercialization, with cross-functional collaboration to bring packaging concepts to life.

The position emphasizes rebranding, labels, components, and artwork updates while ensuring on-time launches, robust documentation, and a premium brand presence across the portfolio.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of packaging engineering experience.
• Experience supporting new product development and launches.
• Background in consumer products, food, or dietary supplements preferred.
• Working knowledge of plastics, corrugated, labels, and paperboard.
• Familiarity with packaging sustainability considerations.

Responsibilities

• Support global rebranding and packaging modernization initiatives.
• Contribute to design, testing, and validation of new packaging solutions.
• Provide input on materials and formats across primary and secondary packaging.
• Manage timelines, tasks, and cost considerations to support on-time launches.
• Develop and maintain packaging specifications, BOMs, and documentation.
• Coordinate with internal teams, suppliers, and contract manufacturers.
• Support packaging trials, pilots, and first production runs.
• Source samples, quotes, and technical information for packaging components.
• Assist with sustainability initiatives and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct testing and support plant trials across multiple locations.
• Take on additional responsibilities as projects evolve.

Skills

Packaging engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering

Engineering degree with packaging experience

Job description

This role supports packaging innovation, sustainability, and new product development within a global consumer products organization.

The scope is broad. You'll be involved in everything from early-stage design through commercialization, working cross-functionally to bring packaging concepts to life. A significant portion of the role focuses on rebranding efforts, including updates to labels, components, and artwork across the portfolio.

You'll work closely with internal teams, manufacturing sites, and external partners to move projects forward and ensure successful launches.

This team is focused on maintaining a consistent, premium brand presence across all packaging. Attention to detail matters throughout the full process, from development through documentation and specification management.

What You'll Do

• Support global rebranding and packaging modernization initiatives
• Contribute to design, testing, and validation of new packaging solutions
• Provide input on materials and formats across primary and secondary packaging
• Manage timelines, tasks, and cost considerations to support on-time launches
• Develop and maintain packaging specifications, BOMs, and documentation
• Coordinate with internal teams, suppliers, and contract manufacturers
• Support packaging trials, pilots, and first production runs
• Source samples, quotes, and technical information for packaging components
• Assist with sustainability initiatives and regulatory requirements
• Conduct testing and support plant trials across multiple locations
• Take on additional responsibilities as projects evolve

The Team

Packaging has become a central focus area inside the organization, with this group playing a key role in driving innovation and modernization efforts globally.

The team is small, hands-on, and closely integrated with the broader business. There is strong exposure to cross-functional work and the opportunity to contribute across multiple product lines and regions.

This is a group that cares about the role packaging plays in product success and customer experience. They're looking for someone who shares that mindset and wants to be part of building what comes next.

Background

• 4-7 years of packaging engineering experience
• Experience supporting new product development and product launches
• Background in consumer products, food, or dietary supplements preferred
• Working knowledge of plastics, corrugated, labels, and paperboard
• Familiarity with packaging sustainability considerations
• Ability to manage multiple projects at once

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering preferred
• Engineering degree with relevant packaging experience also considered