Senior Packaging Engineer – Innovation & Scale-Up

Mars Incorporated in; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mars Petcare is seeking a Packaging Engineer to lead development and deployment of packaging innovations, sustainability and productivity initiatives across its North America portfolio. You will drive new package development, standardize processes across pilot and full-scale sites, and ensure alignment from concept through commercialization.

The role requires strong technical leadership, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and a focus on scalable, sustainable packaging solutions across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging, Engineering, Chemistry, Food Science, or related field
• 3-5 years' experience on packaging projects and technology development
• Experience with retort, cans, and corrugated shipping containers

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: Lead complex packaging development projects across major portfolios
• Advanced Specifications: Develop multi-site packaging specifications ensuring robustness
• Innovation & Scale-Up: Translate technology to full-scale machinery with partners
• Risk & Opportunity Management: Identify and mitigate regional or site-level risks
• Associate Development: Mentor junior Packaging Engineers and Technologists

Skills

Packaging

Technical leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Mars Petcare is seeking a Packaging Engineer to lead development and deployment of packaging innovations, sustainability and productivity initiatives across its North America portfolio. You will drive new package development, standardize processes across pilot and full-scale sites, and ensure alignment from concept through commercialization.

The role requires strong technical leadership, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and a focus on scalable, sustainable packaging solutions across