Senior Packaging Innovator & Strategy Lead

Altria Group, Inc.; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 133,000 - 202,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and remote options

401(k) matching

Relocation benefits

Job summary

Altria Client Services in Richmond, VA is seeking a Packaging Principal Engineer II to shape the future of packaging across our portfolio. This hybrid role includes relocation benefits and a focus on strategy, technology development, and commercialization.

You will partner with senior leaders, manufacturing teams, suppliers, and external partners to deliver scalable, consumer-focused packaging solutions that provide competitive advantage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a packaging-related technical field.
• 12+ years of experience in packaging engineering, innovation and commercialization.
• Proven success leading complex packaging initiatives from concept to launch.
• Deep expertise in packaging materials, manufacturing technologies, and packaging systems design.
• Experience influencing technical direction and business strategy across organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise packaging strategy with long-term roadmaps.
• Drive breakthrough packaging solutions and commercialization.
• Serve as a technical thought leader in packaging technologies and standards.
• Influence decisions with data-driven recommendations to senior leadership.
• Advance sustainability and regulatory compliance across packaging programs.

Skills

Packaging engineering

Packaging innovation

Commercialization

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic influence

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Packaging related field

Master's or PhD in Packaging Science/Engineering/Materials Science

Job description

Altria Client Services in Richmond, VA is seeking a Packaging Principal Engineer II to shape the future of packaging across our portfolio. This hybrid role includes relocation benefits and a focus on strategy, technology development, and commercialization.

You will partner with senior leaders, manufacturing teams, suppliers, and external partners to deliver scalable, consumer-focused packaging solutions that provide competitive advantage.