Senior Packaging Engineer

Gates Corporation • Denver, CO

1d • $95,000 - $105,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Packaging Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing packaging solutions that support new product launches, improving operational efficiency, and driving cost savings across Gates’ global supply chain. This role partners cross-functionally with manufacturing, procurement, quality, logistics, and commercial teams to ensure packaging solutions meet customer requirements, regulatory standards, and performance expectations while advancing continuous improvement and sustainability goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Packaging, Mechanical, Industrial, or related field)
• 5+ years of experience in packaging engineering, manufacturing, or a related environment
• Experience designing packaging solutions for industrial or automotive products preferred
• Proficiency with CAD software (2D/3D), including AutoCAD for packaging design and drawings
• Strong understanding of packaging materials, testing methods, and supply chain requirements
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements, including Prop 65 and EU packaging regulation
• Experience with BOM creation and engineering change/release processes
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering
• Lean Six Sigma certification and/or formal project management experience
• Experience working in a global organization with cross-regional collaboration
• Familiarity with packaging automation, material innovation, and sustainability initiatives

Responsibilities

• Design and implement packaging solutions for Power Transmission and Fluid Power products, including development of specifications, engineering standards, AutoCAD drawings, BOMs, labeling, and documentation.
• Partner with manufacturing, logistics, quality, procurement, commercial teams, and external stakeholders to ensure packaging readiness for new product launches, plant transfers, and customer requirements.
• Lead packaging validation and performance analysis through testing, data evaluation, and root cause identification to improve product protection, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement, innovation and cost optimization initiatives, including packaging redesign, material optimization, process improvements, and support for sourcing activities and supplier collaboration.
• Ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and internal standards, while standardizing global packaging approaches and leading alignment across regions.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance and other voluntary benefit options: benefits begin on the first day of the month immediately following your date of hire
• Eligible for 3 weeks of paid vacation + 11 holidays (9 scheduled & 2 floating) + 8 sick days. All vacation days are accrued
• 401(k): 3% company contribution and additional 3% company match
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior