Packaging Engineer II | Sustainable Packaging & EPR

PackStaff, LLC; Manchester (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PackStaff, LLC in Manchester, TN is seeking an Engineer II to support packaging development, optimization, and implementation across materials, equipment, and processes for a leading food manufacturer.

The role collaborates across operations, procurement, sales, and customers, with emphasis on sustainability, EPR compliance, and packaging circularity initiatives. Travel up to 50% and cross-functional project leadership are key aspects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging, Mechanical Engineering, or 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 up to 50%.
• Authorized to work without 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.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Packaging engineering

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Travel 50%

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Packaging/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

PackStaff, LLC in Manchester, TN is seeking an Engineer II to support packaging development, optimization, and implementation across materials, equipment, and processes for a leading food manufacturer.

The role collaborates across operations, procurement, sales, and customers, with emphasis on sustainability, EPR compliance, and packaging circularity initiatives. Travel up to 50% and cross-functional project leadership are key aspects.