Packaging Engineer Retail

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

Location:

Seattle, WA (Onsite 4 days/week)

The AES Group INC is hiring a Packaging Engineer – Retail to support a high-visibility retail packaging program. This role focuses on packaging materials, supplier quality, and product safety/compliance for consumer-facing packaging. You’ll partner closely with packaging engineering, supplier quality, and cross‑functional teams to ensure packaging solutions meet performance, safety, and quality standards.

• High‑impact work on a visible retail packaging program
• Strong cross‑functional exposure across engineering, quality, and operations
• Opportunity to influence packaging quality systems, supplier performance, and compliance outcomes
• Collaborative environment with global partners and fast‑moving priorities

• Partner with packaging engineering and quality stakeholders to support retail packaging initiatives.
• Track and manage compliance activities across packaging programs and suppliers.
• Apply technical expertise to evaluate and improve single‑use packaging materials, including: poly‑coated paperboard (hot cups), PP (cups/lids), PLA, PHA, molded pulp, corrugate, container board, utensils, and related components.
• Support testing, supplier assessments, and product evaluations to gather insights and improve quality outcomes.
• Analyze quality signals and trends using metrics, audit inputs, feedback, and regulatory or workgroup findings.
• Lead investigations and drive resolution of packaging‑related quality or safety concerns affecting stores, field quality partners, or internal teams.
• Interface with suppliers and cross‑functional partners (including international stakeholders) to deliver results under demanding timelines.
• Serve as a product safety and quality contributor in the development of new packaging initiatives and operating practices.

• 3–5 years of experience in packaging engineering, materials science, supplier quality, or related quality programs (consumer products, food & beverage, retail packaging preferred).
• Strong packaging/materials background with emphasis on plastics, pulp, and paper.
• Experience developing or implementing quality programs, product standards, supplier/manufacturer quality systems, and/or product quality auditing with a materials focus.
• Experience managing documentation and processes supporting product safety and quality compliance.
• Working knowledge of Quality Management Systems and standards such as HACCP, GMPs, ISO, GFSI, BRC, and a foundational understanding of food safety and quality requirements.

• Technical Packaging (2+ years)
• Communication (2+ years): strong written/verbal skills; concise summarization; ability to break down complex topics clearly
• Adaptability / Quick ramp‑up (1+ year): agility in fast‑changing environments

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Smartsheet
• Service Now
• Quality Management System tools/experience

• Highly interactive role partnering across multiple teams and stakeholders.

• Similar retail/consumer packaging experience in prior roles.

• Consistent work history and strong attention to detail are important. Resumes should be clearly formatted and free of errors.