Packaging Engineer II - Sustainability & Innovation

PackStaff, LLC; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

PackStaff, LLC is seeking an Engineer II to support packaging materials, equipment, and processes for a leading food manufacturer. You will work cross-functionally with operations, procurement, sales, and production teams to drive packaging projects from concept through commercialization.

The Senior Packaging Engineer will focus on packaging sustainability and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), guiding regulatory compliance, reporting, and circularity initiatives while improving line speeds

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years of packaging engineering experience.
• Knowledge of food packaging materials, processes, and applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel approximately 50%.
• Must be authorized to work now and in the future without corporate sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute packaging material changes to improve line speeds and operating efficiencies while reducing costs.
• Partner with Procurement on supplier selection and qualification, ensuring new materials meet established quality and performance standards.
• Research, evaluate, and develop new or alternative packaging materials, processes, equipment, and technologies.
• Develop and implement new products and packaging formats for customers and manufacturing facilities.
• Establish operating guidelines and parameters for packaging run conditions.
• Improve manufacturing efficiency through packaging equipment and process automation.
• Standardize and manage packaging specifications, procedures, and machinery applications to optimize finished-product quality and performance.
• Troubleshoot packaging-related issues involving materials, supplies, equipment, labor, and cost.
• Partner with Sales and Marketing on feasibility studies and commercialization of new products and packaging.
• Support packaging circularity initiatives, including trials involving material reduction, reusable packaging, recyclable solutions, compostable packaging, and other sustainability improvements.
• Maintain and continuously improve packaging specifications and related technical documentation.
• Monitor evolving Extended Producer Responsibility regulations and other packaging requirements while providing technical guidance on compliance and packaging strategy.
• Coordinate capital projects from concept through implementation.
• Follow all applicable safety, Good Manufacturing Practices, food safety, and quality procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel 50%

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Packaging/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

PackStaff, LLC is seeking an Engineer II to support packaging materials, equipment, and processes for a leading food manufacturer. You will work cross-functionally with operations, procurement, sales, and production teams to drive packaging projects from concept through commercialization.

The Senior Packaging Engineer will focus on packaging sustainability and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), guiding regulatory compliance, reporting, and circularity initiatives while improving line speeds