Packaging Innovation Engineer

Florida Crystals; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Crystals, part of the ASR Group, is seeking a Packaging Development Engineer to lead packaging innovation from concept to commercialization, collaborating with Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Procurement, and Commercial teams to deliver cost-efficient and safe packaging solutions.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Packaging Engineering or related field, 3–5+ years in packaging development, strong knowledge of packaging materials, and experience with SAP. Travel is expected to 25–30%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
• 3-5+ years in packaging development; CPG or food & beverage preferred.
• Knowledge of packaging materials (flexibles, corrugate, paperboard).
• Experience leading cross-functional projects.
• Strong analytical and root-cause analysis skills.
• Familiar with sustainability initiatives or material optimization.
• Experience with SAP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead packaging innovation and renovation projects from concept through commercialization using stage-gate methodology.
• Design and execute packaging qualification plans, including plant trials, to validate performance and mitigate risk.
• Identify and implement opportunities in sustainability, cost reduction, material optimization, and process improvement.
• Provide technical packaging expertise across Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Procurement, and Commercial teams.
• Develop and maintain packaging specifications and master data within SAP.
• Partner with suppliers to deliver packaging solutions aligned to quality, cost, and performance targets.
• Drive continuous improvement by challenging existing practices and introducing innovative solutions.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Materials Science, or related field

Tools

SAP

CAPE

Microsoft Office

Job description

Florida Crystals, part of the ASR Group, is seeking a Packaging Development Engineer to lead packaging innovation from concept to commercialization, collaborating with Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Procurement, and Commercial teams to deliver cost-efficient and safe packaging solutions.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Packaging Engineering or related field, 3–5+ years in packaging development, strong knowledge of packaging materials, and experience with SAP. Travel is expected to 25–30%.