Packaging Engineer
Job in
Romeoville, Will County, Illinois, 60446, USA
Listed on 2026-05-30
Listing for:
Sterling Engineering
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-05-30
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Packaging Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Product Engineer, Quality Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Target Pay Rate:
$65.00 - $70.00/hour (W2)
Must-HaveSkills:
- Packaging engineering experience within regulated products or consumer packaged goods (CPG)
- Experience developing primary and secondary packaging solutions
- Strong understanding of packaging materials including plastics, glass, aluminum, and paperboard
- Packaging testing experience including compatibility, stability, transport, and line trials
- CAD software proficiency (Solid Works, Artios
CAD, or similar) - Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration skills
Seeking a Packaging Engineer to lead the design, development, testing, and commercialization of innovative packaging solutions for regulated consumer products. This role will partner with Product Development, Marketing, Quality, Supply Chain, and external suppliers to deliver packaging that meets brand, performance, regulatory, and manufacturing requirements while supporting sustainability and cost‑saving initiatives.
Job Duties:- Design and develop primary and secondary packaging components including bottles, jars, tubes, pumps, caps, cartons, and labels
- Translate product, consumer, and branding requirements into functional packaging solutions
- Lead packaging projects from concept through commercialization
- Conduct packaging feasibility studies and manage development timelines
- Perform packaging validation and testing, including compatibility, drop, leakage, compression, and transportation testing
- Support supplier qualification and onboarding activities
- Develop packaging specifications, drawings, BOMs, and technical documentation
- Provide technical support during manufacturing scale‑up, validation, and product launch activities
- Troubleshoot packaging issues related to manufacturing, filling, and distribution processes
- Drive cost reduction, sustainability, and packaging performance improvement initiatives
- Stay current on packaging innovations, materials, and industry trends
- Bachelor's degree in Packaging Science, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field required
- 3+ years of packaging engineering experience required
- Must be familiar with manufacturing processes
- Knowledge of FDA, ISO, ASTM, and packaging regulatory requirements preferred
- Experience with sustainable packaging initiatives, including recyclability and PCR materials, is a plus
- Experience working with overseas suppliers is preferred
- Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma experience is a plus
- Strong communication, problem‑solving, and organizational skills
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