Principal Packaging Engineer

The Sterling Choice

El Paso (TX)

On-site

USD 130,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading food group in El Paso, TX, is looking for a Principal Packaging Engineer to lead packaging innovation across manufacturing facilities. The role requires 8+ years of experience in packaging development, project management skills, and the ability to drive complex projects. Candidates should be comfortable balancing day-to-day leadership with strategic work. This senior position offers a salary of $130K - $160K plus bonus and significant growth opportunities.

Qualifications

8+ years in packaging development or procurement, ideally in food.
Skilled in project and supplier management.
Experienced working across multiple sites or regions.

Responsibilities

Lead packaging innovation and strategy across manufacturing facilities.
Drive complex projects from concept to execution.
Advise on material specs and resolve technical challenges.

Skills

Packaging development or procurement

Project and supplier management

Spec development

Packaging systems

Experience across multiple sites

Balancing leadership with strategic work

Job description

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This range is provided by The Sterling Choice. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$130,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yr

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Global FSQA and R&D Executive Search Consultant

Principal Packaging Engineer

Salary: $130K - $160K + Bonus

You’ll lead packaging innovation and strategy across eight manufacturing facilities in the US and Mexico for a high-growth food group that’s investing heavily in its people, infrastructure and future. You’ll set the standard — technically, operationally, commercially — and bring consistency and leadership across a diverse, fast-paced operation.

Whether it’s new packaging formats, cost-reduction initiatives, supplier qualification, or line validation — you’ll drive complex projects from concept to execution, working closely with local teams while staying focused on the bigger picture.

It’s senior. It’s visible. It’s hands-on.

You’ll be the go-to expert for packaging development across the group — and that includes advising on material specs, owning key customer-facing initiatives, and resolving technical challenges fast. There’s a strong team around you, but this role still requires genuine presence on the floor and the confidence to lead from the front.

8+ years in packaging development or procurement — ideally in food
Skilled in project and supplier management, spec development, and packaging systems
Experienced working across multiple sites or regions
Comfortable balancing day-to-day leadership with longer-term strategic work

The business has grown rapidly over the last 3 years — and the momentum is only increasing. If you're ready to take ownership of group-wide packaging development in a high-impact, high-visibility role — this could be the one.

Apply now or get in touch for more details.

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