Senior Packaging Engineer

Adept Group (Adept Packaging); New Jersey; On-site; USD 85,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Wellness Programs

401(k) Matching

Paid Parental Leave

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Sick and Mental Health Days

Holidays

EAP

Job summary

Adept Group is seeking a Senior Packaging Engineer in New Jersey to lead hands-on packaging development across flexible films, folding cartons, and corrugated packaging, with a focus on cost savings, quality improvement, innovation, and sustainability.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 3–5+ years of packaging experience, strong cross-functional collaboration, and excellent communication. We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits including health-insurance options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging, Engineering, Industrial Design, or a related field.
• 3–5+ years of packaging industry experience.
• Experience with flexible films, folding cartons, and corrugated packaging.
• Ability to work effectively within a cross-functional organization.
• Strong written and Verbal communication skills across internal and external teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines.
• Creative, innovative, adaptable, and quick to learn.
• Food industry experience preferred; confectionery or candy packaging experience is a plus.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with Health Savings Options and Wellness Programs.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Generous Company Match.
• Paid Parental Leave and Company-Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance.
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Sick and Mental Health Days
• 11 Paid Company Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development Opportunities

Responsibilities

• Support packaging projects from development through implementation
• Develop and maintain packaging specifications
• Coordinate and lead production-line trials
• Conduct lab testing and evaluate results
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and manufacturing partners
• Manage project timelines and communicate results, risks, and recommendations
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, quality improvement, innovation, and sustainability

Skills

Communication

Cross-functional

Project management

Packaging knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Packaging

Engineering background

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 Senior Packaging Engineer 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 packaging projects focused on cost savings, quality improvement, innovation, and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Support packaging projects from development through implementation
• Develop and maintain packaging specifications
• Coordinate and lead production-line trials
• Conduct lab testing and evaluate results
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and manufacturing partners
• Manage project timelines and communicate results, risks, and recommendations
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, quality improvement, innovation, and sustainability

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging, Engineering, Industrial Design, or a related field
• 3-5+ years of packaging industry experience
• Experience with flexible films, folding cartons, and corrugated packaging
• Ability to work effectively within a cross-functional organization
• Strong written and verbal communication skills across internal and external teams
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines
• Creative, innovative, adaptable, and quick to learn
• Food industry experience preferred; confectionery or candy packaging experience is a plus
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with Health Savings Options and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Generous Company Match
• Paid Parental Leave and Company-Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Sick and Mental Health Days
• 11 Paid Company Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development Opportunities

Compensation Range

$85,000–$127,000

Adept Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Adept Group participates in the E-Verify program to verify the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. For more information about E-Verify, please visit the official website at https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify.