Packaging Engineer Assistant

• Manage high-growth packaging projects for Omni channel opportunities, with Amazon as a key focus area.

• Re-think and develop packaging concepts for prep-free and SIOC/SIPP, then follow through with proposals, material/component selection, cost estimating participation, sampling, validation, and complete related documentation.

• Use hands-on experience to take SKUs through Amazon SIOC certification and ISTA 6  testing, submit through Amazon Packaging support and Supplier Networking (PSSN), and resolve certification rejections.

• Collaborate with Packaging and cross-functional partners including Omni channel, Project Managers, Quality, R&D formulators, Marketing, Supply Chain, and external CMO/custom manufacturing sites and suppliers.

• Support packaging execution by ensuring form, fit, and function while balancing cost, manufacturability, sustainability, and consumer/customer preferences; assist with die lines for artwork development.

• Packaging degree and 2-5 years of CPG / consumer packaged goods commercialization experience (Mechanical or Chemical Engineering degree also considered).

• Experience in package development, testing, materials, and components, including understanding of torques, sealing, assembly, print technologies, and document management.

• Working knowledge of household product compatibility with different materials to support packaging evaluations and validations, including arranging in-house and/or third-party testing.

• Ability to be trained on internal systems to request codes for new components and create/revise/remediate specifications, bills of materials, pallet pattern documents, and related project artifacts.

• Proficiency with MS suite (Teams, Excel, Word) and TOPS; strong communication skills for email, calls, Teams chat/video, and in-person collaboration.

• Work on meaningful, high-impact packaging projects across major brands and channels, including Amazon-focused certification and testing.

• Build real-world packaging expertise by supporting sampling, validation, documentation, and resolution of certification outcomes.

• Collaborate with a cross-functional team and external partners to drive solutions from concept through commercialization.

• Develop stronger project execution skills by managing multiple packaging initiatives and keeping stakeholders aligned.

• Contribute to sustainability-minded packaging improvements, including PCR content and recyclability considerations.

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