Senior Packaging Engineer

Eva NYC•New York, NY

60d•$100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Own the end-to-end packaging development lifecycle, from concept to commercialization. This role requires a technically strong and detail-oriented engineer with experience in beauty or personal care who can manage timelines, ensure quality, and drive innovation. Startup experience is highly preferred. You will serve as the key point of contact across internal teams and external vendors for all packaging development communications.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering or a related field
4+ years of experience in packaging development, preferably in consumer packaged goods (CPG), beauty, or personal care
Strong technical knowledge of packaging materials, manufacturing methods, and sustainability best practices
Proven experience in end-to-end packaging development, including setup of functionality, compatibility, and transit testing
Proficient in reviewing technical drawings and developing detailed finished good and packaging specifications.
Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills are a must

Nice To Haves

Startup or high-growth environment experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Review and approve technical drawings for all primary and tertiary packaging components
Kick off new packaging briefs with suppliers
Determine best-suited packaging formats based on formula compatibility (e.g., viscosity, pH, reactivity)
Set up and review compatibility testing; flag potential risks and advise on mitigation strategies
Conduct transit and functionality testing to validate packaging design
Lead line trials, document results, and troubleshoot manufacturing or operational issues
Proactively identify cost-saving or material optimization opportunities without compromising brand or quality standards
Serve as the technical lead in packaging meetings with suppliers and internal stakeholders
Manage artwork and proof release process with internal creative teams and external vendors
Own the packaging color development process
Create and maintain databases for finished good and component specifications