Senior Packaging Engineer

24 Seven Talent; Greenwich (CT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior Packaging Engineer to lead the development of cutting-edge packaging solutions in the cosmetics and personal care industry. This role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure that packaging designs are not only sustainable but also meet stringent cost-efficiency goals. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering, particularly in packaging, and will be responsible for overseeing projects from concept to implementation. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of packaging technology and sustainability.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Package Engineering or related field required.
• 2-5 years of experience in packaging engineering or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Develops innovative packaging solutions for product protection and sustainability.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to align packaging designs.
• Conducts material selection and testing for quality and regulatory standards.

Skills

Packaging Engineering

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Innovation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Package Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Engineering discipline

Job description

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Base pay range

$100,000.00/yr - $125,000.00/yr

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Director Talent Solutions, Direct Hire at 24 Seven LLC Overseeing East Coast Corporate Retail

Job Title: Senior Packaging Engineer, cosmetics, skincare, and CPG

Position Summary: This role is responsible for the Engineering and development of innovative packaging solutions that meet product protection, sustainability, and cost-efficiency goals. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure packaging designs align with manufacturing capabilities and regulatory requirements.

*please note this role is 5 days a week in office in Greenwich CT

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

● Engineers and develops innovative packaging solutions that meet product protection, sustainability, and cost-efficiency goals.

● Collaborates with cross-functional teams, including product development, manufacturing, and marketing, to ensure packaging designs align with overall project objectives.

● Conducts material selection and testing to ensure packaging meets quality and regulatory standards.

● Develops and maintains packaging specifications, documentation, and standards.

● Leads packaging projects from concept through implementation, ensuring timelines and budgets are met.

● Analyzes and improves existing packaging processes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.

● Stays updated on industry trends, new materials, and technologies to incorporate best practices into packaging designs.

● Provides technical support and guidance to junior engineers and other team members.

● Performs other related duties as assigned.

● Tests packaging systems and components for new and existing products.

● Researches and introduces prototypes.

● Drafts specifications for new packing materials that will adequately protect finished products.

● Collaborates with staff from manufacturing and shipping departments to optimize products.

● Drafts and recommends procedures to establish or improve quality standards, standard repairs, process controls, and inspection methods.

● Analyzes, reviews, and approves manufacturing engineering policies, processes, documentation, and operations.

● Develops and implements strategies to increase quality and customization of products.

● Provides quality engineering support for in-progress and final acceptance projects.

● Provides technical and administrative support and guidance to direct and indirect reports.

● Performs other duties as required.

● Travel as necessary to suppliers, trade shows, etc.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following.

Job Knowledge - Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.

Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs work flows and procedures.

Project Management - Develops project plans; coordinates projects; communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and budget; manages project team activities. Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.

Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

Problem Solving - Develops alternative solutions. Gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Identifies problems in a timely manner. Resolves problems in early stages. Works well in group problem solving situations.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

● Bachelor's degree, (preferably in Package Engineering or another Engineering discipline) from four-year college or university;

● Two to five years related experience.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management, Strategy/Planning, and Product Management

• Industries

  Packaging and Containers Manufacturing and Personal Care Product Manufacturing

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