Senior Packaging Engineer

My client is looking for a Senior Packaging Engineer, this person will focus on all aspects of packaging solutions for retail displays, bundles, and any other secondary packaging.

Client Details

My client is a company that focuses on creating personal care products from natural ingredients. They focus on soaps, hair care, toothpaste and deodorants.

Description

• Develop and design innovative packaging solutions that enhance product functionality, elevate the user experience, and prioritize sustainability.
• Perform material and structural evaluations to ensure packaging meets performance standards while optimizing cost-efficiency.
• Collaborate with external vendors to guarantee packaging designs are scalable and manufacturable.
• Lead the R&D process for packaging innovation in new categories, working closely with internal teams and external partners.
• Secure physical packaging prototypes and manage the cross-functional approval process to ensure alignment.
• Effectively oversee project timelines, budgets, and resources to achieve organizational goals.
• Travel as necessary to support project launches and ongoing execution, including attending line trials, assessing packaging suppliers, and addressing quality issues.
• Direct packaging tests and simulations to validate designs and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with suppliers to identify and assess new materials and technologies for packaging innovation.
• Offer technical expertise and mentorship to junior engineers and cross-functional collaborators.
• Monitor industry trends, sustainability advancements, and consumer insights to drive continuous improvements in packaging design.

Profile

• At least 5 years of hands-on experience in physical packaging development within the CPG industry, ideally in personal care.
• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Packaging Design, Industrial Design, or a related discipline is a NICE to have but not a must have
• Deep understanding of packaging materials, emerging technologies, and sustainable practices.
• Demonstrated success in managing projects and collaborating across teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a keen eye for detail.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, capable of simplifying technical concepts for diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks (portfolio required); familiarity with 3D printing is a bonus.
• Experience with Adobe Illustrator is a plus.
• Adaptable to a fast-paced, dynamic work environment with a track record of resourcefulness in start-up settings.
• Interest in industries such as health and wellness, personal care, and/or eCommerce.
• A proactive individual who thrives in ambiguity, brings creativity to problem-solving, and works with urgency.
• A results-oriented person with high standards, who takes ownership and is deeply committed to delivering outcomes.

Job Offer

• Hybrid Work Schedule
• Great Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Work on the brand side
• Unlimited PTO
• 401k Match
• Bonus

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