Packaging R&D Engineer: Innovate, Design & Optimize

International Vitamin Corporation; South Carolina; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

International Vitamin Corporation is seeking a Packaging Engineer to assist in the development, installation, and qualification of packaging components. The role focuses on cost-effective finished goods packaging that balances market presentation, operational efficiency, and product protection.

You will coordinate with customers, suppliers, and production teams, developing packaging standards, part numbers, and BOM setups while supporting NPC projects and PPC requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Science/Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 2–5 years in Packaging Engineering or related role.
• Experience with packaging materials: plastic bottles, closures, folding cartons, corrugated, and flexible films.

Responsibilities

• Assist in finished product packaging design and development with customer and production.
• Serve as technical liaison between customer, suppliers and packaging production for component questions and issues.
• Create and maintain packaging part numbers, BOM setup, pallet configurations, color standards and designs.
• Support NPC projects (new product development) and PPC requirements; assist marketing/sales as needed.
• Provide on-site support to Packaging Operations to resolve packaging component problems and tooling needs.

Skills

Packaging design

Packaging project management

High-speed packaging equipment

MS Office suite

Customer service

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Packaging Science/Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Outlook

Job description

International Vitamin Corporation is seeking a Packaging Engineer to assist in the development, installation, and qualification of packaging components. The role focuses on cost-effective finished goods packaging that balances market presentation, operational efficiency, and product protection.

You will coordinate with customers, suppliers, and production teams, developing packaging standards, part numbers, and BOM setups while supporting NPC projects and PPC requirements.