Packaging and Product Device Engineer

Somerset, NJ (Onsite and some hybrid possibility)

What You’ll Need to Have:

• A bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or packaging engineering is required. Must have 5+ years of experience in industrial or consumer packaging.
• Knowledge and understanding of packaging design validation standards (ISO, ASTM, etc.), drafting and specification standards is essential.
• Proficiency in CAD software, 3D modeling (Solid Works required) and 3D printing processes / equipment use. Experience in rapid prototyping.
• Experience with design engineering - designing and developing packaging from scratch.
• Experience in a regulated environment (FDA). Experience with hazardous goods (lithium batteries, plug-in devices, and fragrance solvents).
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills are necessary.
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team. Must have good communication skills, orally and in writing. Understanding of process improvement, quality improvement concepts is needed; ISO 9001 certification (e.g., CQA, CQE, CQIA) is desirable.
• Must be able to demonstrate project management skills and experience; project management certification is a plus. Must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Solid written/oral communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize personal workload
• Computer skills - proficient with office suite/ Google equivalent applications:
  Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, etc.
• Demonstrated experience with innovative or creative packaging design.
• Experience collaborating with R&D/chemistry teams on formula-packaging compatibility.

Description:

The Packaging and Product Device Engineer is responsible for designing, testing, and implementing packaging solutions that are a critical component of the organization’s Product Development process. This role also evaluates and improves existing packaging designs to enhance functionality, performance, and efficiency. The Packaging Engineer develops, tests, and maintains packaging standards and guidelines to support scalable and effective packaging solutions across the product portfolio.

Working closely with internal cross-functional teams and external packaging suppliers, this individual ensures packaging meets functional, quality, and operational objectives. The ideal candidate will bring category experience across device-based packaging (required), with additional experience in personal fragrance, home scent categories such as laundry care and air / car fresheners, and/or OTC beauty (preferred). This breadth of experience will support the development of packaging solutions tailored to the organization’s range of brands, product formats and consumer use cases.

What You’ll Be Responsible For:

• Oversee and manage the complete packaging development process, including the creation of packaging designs, prototype development, and performance testing.
• Troubleshoot new and existing packaging problems involving designs, materials and processes and provide creative, efficient, timely, and cost-effective solutions.
• Analyze engineering drawings and specifications of product to determine physical characteristics of item, special handling, environmental and safety requirements, and types of materials required for packaging.
• Establish standards and guidelines for supplier evaluation. Evaluate and select packaging suppliers/vendors; periodically conduct vendor reviews.
• Utilize computer and mechanical design tools to create packaging products
• Review preliminary production samples, and provide feedback to vendors on improvements
• Work closely, communicate and coordinate with internal Product development, Project management, creative graphic designers, engineering, operations, manufacturing, global suppliers and sourcing.
• Knowledge of packaging and shipping test methods to assure packaging performance meets shipping stresses
• Leverage fundamental engineering, math, computer skills in the development of practical solutions to technical problems
• Execute packaging experiments and plant/packaging line trials
• Specify and recommend efficiency tools and test methods to develop and validate…