Packaging and Equipment Engineer - On-Site
About The Position
The Packaging and Equipment Engineer develops, qualifies, optimizes, and commercializes packaging systems and equipment for chemical products. The role partners with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Procurement, Marketing, and Operations to ensure packaging and equipment are safe, functional, cost-effective, manufacturable, compliant, and aligned with customer and market requirements. The engineer leads packaging and equipment development from concept through commercialization, with emphasis on chemical compatibility, package integrity, product protection, transportation performance, sustainability, and manufacturing efficiency. The role evaluates packaging materials, equipment, and components for compatibility with chemical formulations and establishes appropriate specifications, testing protocols, and performance requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Packaging, Equipment or Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in packaging design or package engineering.
- Proven experience working with packaging suppliers on design, sampling, testing, and specification development.
- Knowledge of relevant packaging testing procedures.
- Ability to work individually and as part of an interdepartmental team.
- Familiarity with departmental procedures and work instructions.
Nice To Haves
- Background in the cosmetics, food, or chemical manufacturing industry.
Responsibilities
- Source new packaging and equipment solutions for new and existing products.
- Improve existing packaging and equipment to enhance functionality, cost efficiency, and compliance.
- Conduct package and equipment testing to verify stability and adherence to shipping regulations.
- Create, maintain, and update specifications for packaging used in manufacture and equipment sold corporately.
- Develop and revise finished goods purchase specifications for equipment and coordinate with vendors to ensure approved and signed specifications are in place.
- Ensure product packaging meets applicable aesthetic, functionality, shipping, and regulatory requirements, coordinating with vendors to secure approved and signed specifications.
- Perform other job duties as assigned by the manager.
Benefits
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Training and development programs.
- Consistent Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. schedule.
- Generous paid time off.
- Hybrid work model with the flexibility to work from home two days per week.
- Competitive pay.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- 401(k) matching up to 3%.
- Long-term disability coverage.
- Tuition assistance.
- On-site gym.
- Annual wellness program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
