Job Description

Packaging Associate Engineer:

The Packaging Engineer is responsible for the design, development, validation, and optimization of packaging solutions to ensure product and environment protection, cost efficiency, regulatory compliance, and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop package solutions.
• Support packaging validation through simulated and physical testing methods.
• Collaborate with design engineering, manufacturing, quality, service, marketing, procurement, logistics, and suppliers.
• Prepare packaging specifications, drawings, BOMs, and customer-facing instructions.
• Support production and resolve packaging‑related issues as they occur.
• Evaluate packaging materials for performance, recycled content, recyclability, cost, and sustainability.
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards, customer requirements, and international / national regulations.
• Support continuous improvement and cost‑reduction initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field. In lieu of a degree, previous work experience may be considered.
• 1-2 years of experience in mechanical design using MCAD tools
• 1 year of experience in packaging or manufacturing engineering is desired
• Working knowledge of documentation practices.
• Strong problem‑solving and communication skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with sustainability initiatives or material reduction.
• Familiarity with SAP/PLM systems and change management.