Senior Packaging Engineer: Global Impact & Innovation

Gates Corporation; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Gates Corporation in Denver, Colorado seeks a Senior Packaging Engineer to design, develop, and optimize packaging for Power Transmission and Fluid Power products, working with manufacturing, procurement, quality, logistics, and commercial teams to meet customer needs and regulatory standards.

You will lead validation, drive cost savings, ensure Prop 65 and EU packaging compliance, and advance sustainability across global launches and plant transfers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Packaging, Mechanical, Industrial) or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in packaging engineering, manufacturing, or related environment.
• Experience designing packaging solutions for industrial or automotive products preferred.
• Proficiency with CAD software (2D/3D), incl. AutoCAD for packaging design and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement packaging solutions for Power Transmission and Fluid Power products, including development of specifications, engineering standards, AutoCAD drawings, BOMs, labeling, and documentation.
• Partner with manufacturing, logistics, quality, procurement, commercial teams, and external stakeholders to ensure packaging readiness for new product launches, plant transfers, and customer requirements.
• Lead packaging validation and performance analysis through testing, data evaluation, and root cause identification to improve product protection, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement, innovation and cost optimization initiatives, including packaging redesign, material optimization, process improvements, and support for sourcing activities and supplier collaboration.
• Ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and internal standards, while standardizing global packaging approaches and leading alignment across regions.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Cost analysis

Regulatory knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Packaging design optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Packaging, Mechanical, Industrial)

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Gates Corporation in Denver, Colorado seeks a Senior Packaging Engineer to design, develop, and optimize packaging for Power Transmission and Fluid Power products, working with manufacturing, procurement, quality, logistics, and commercial teams to meet customer needs and regulatory standards.

You will lead validation, drive cost savings, ensure Prop 65 and EU packaging compliance, and advance sustainability across global launches and plant transfers.