Packaging Engineer: Innovative Consumer Packaging (Onsite GA)

IOPP Golden Gate Chapter; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Reimbursement

Employee Coverage: Health benefits

Job summary

Panasonic Energy Corporation of America in Columbus, GA is seeking a Packaging Engineer to lead design and optimization of packaging for a diverse battery portfolio. You will drive primary packaging development, ensure regulatory compliance, and align with manufacturing to support high-speed production.

The role requires 3+ years in packaging engineering, proficiency in 3D CAD and ArtiosCAD, and experience with sustainability initiatives and supplier management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field.
• 3+ years of packaging engineering experience in high-volume consumer goods.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks or AutoCAD) and ArtiosCAD.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and optimization of packaging for alkaline batteries, lithium coin cells, Ni-MH cells and lithium primary cells.
• Develop primary packaging for consumer retail, ensuring regulatory compliance and security.
• Create and maintain BOMs, drawings, and specifications for packaging components.
• Perform validation testing (drop, vibration, environmental) to ensure packaging integrity.
• Lead sustainability and cost-optimization initiatives, including automation and waste reduction.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to integrate packaging with high-speed lines and assist with equipment issues.
• Coordinate with Procurement to source packaging suppliers and conduct audits.

Skills

3D CAD

ArtiosCAD

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Science or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Cape Pack

TOPS

Job description

Panasonic Energy Corporation of America in Columbus, GA is seeking a Packaging Engineer to lead design and optimization of packaging for a diverse battery portfolio. You will drive primary packaging development, ensure regulatory compliance, and align with manufacturing to support high-speed production.

The role requires 3+ years in packaging engineering, proficiency in 3D CAD and ArtiosCAD, and experience with sustainability initiatives and supplier management.