Packaging Engineer

We are seeking a detail-oriented Packaging Engineer interested in beverage manufacturing. This role is responsible for the development, optimization, and execution of packaging engineering projects and packaging solutions that ensure product integrity, customer satisfaction, and regulatory compliance.

What You Will Do

Drive all packaging engineering, development projects, and finished goods setup to their successful completion. Design, develop, and validate new packaging systems for existing and new products across company product portfolio.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will collaborate cross-functionally to ensure that packaging development projects meet product protection, cost, sustainability, regulatory, and branding requirements.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in Packaging Engineering, Engineering or Industrial Technology or a related field; or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of packaging design and development or related experience.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Autodesk).
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
• Detail-oriented with strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Goal oriented with a customer service and continuous improvement mindset.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with ERP systems a plus.
• Strong understanding of packaging materials, specifications, and production processes.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining attention to detail.
• Experience with die lines, mockups, and technical design specifications.
• Possess or develop knowledge of applicable packaging equipment, including aseptic and ESL beverage fillers, cappers, multipack wrappers, shrink-sleeve labelers, case packers, case formers and sealers, and palletizers.
• Possess or develop knowledge of applicable packaging materials, including primary packaging (PET, HDPE, and multi-layer laminate paperboard) and secondary packaging (plastics, paperboard, corrugate, flexible films, etc.).