Senior Packaging Engineer

Adept Group (Adept Packaging); East Hanover (NJ); On-site; USD 76,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Adept Group is seeking a Packaging Engineer (1099 Contractor) to advance innovative packaging development across flexible films, folding cartons, and corrugated solutions. This role leads specs, lab tests, and production trials with cross-functional teams and external partners.

The position emphasizes cost savings, quality improvements, sustainability, and creative problem solving in a fast-paced environment with diverse collaborators.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years packaging industry experience.
• Experience with flexible films, folding cartons and corrugated packaging.
• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging, Engineering, Industrial Design, or related field.
• Ability to work effectively within a cross‑functional organization.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Food industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support packaging projects from development through implementation.
• Develop specifications and conduct lab testing.
• Coordinate and lead production‑line trials.
• Partner with internal teams, suppliers, and manufacturing partners.
• Manage timelines and communicate project results.
• Track multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines.

Skills

Packaging industry experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Prioritization and deadlines

Strong written and verbalcommunication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Packaging, Engineering, Industrial Design, or related field

Job description

Adept Group offers an award-winning workplace for exceptional packaging industry talent. We work on a range of innovative projects for iconic brand owners. Our technically gifted team collaborates to produce unparalleled results.

We offer a great place to showcase your expertise and build upon your skillset—all while having fun with amazing people from a variety of diverse backgrounds. We’re driven, inspirational, and most importantly, human.

We offer a flexible, creative culture focused on three pillars: our environment, our communities, and our health and well-being. Join a team committed to building a sustainable future!

The Opportunity

Adept Group is seeking a Packaging Engineer (1099 Contractor) to join our team! This candidate will have hands‑on packaging development experience with flexible films, folding cartons, and corrugated packaging. The role will support projects focused on cost savings, quality improvement, innovation, and sustainability.

This is a 1099 Contractor (Independent Contractor) opportunity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support packaging projects from development through implementation
• Develop specifications and conduct lab testing
• Coordinate and lead production-line trials
• Partner with internal teams, suppliers, and manufacturing partners
• Manage timelines and communicate project results

Typical Day to Day:

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external suppliers
• Coordinate with internal and external manufacturing partners
• Develop and maintain packaging specifications
• Conduct lab testing and evaluate results
• Track multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines

Requirements:

• 3–5+ years of packaging industry experience
• Experience with flexible films, folding cartons, and corrugated packaging
• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging, Engineering, Industrial Design, or a related field
• Ability to work effectively within a cross-functional organization
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Creative, innovative, adaptable, and quick to learn
• Food industry experience preferred

Disclaimer:

This is a 1099 independent contractor position. As such, this role is not eligible for company-sponsored benefits, including health insurance, paid time off, or retirement plans. The contractor is responsible for managing their own tax withholdings, insurance coverage, and other obligations associated with independent contractor status.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.