Packaging Engineer

About Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company

Oldcastle® APG, a CRH Company, is North America’s leading provider of innovative outdoor living solutions that enable customers to Live Well Outside. The manufacturer’s portfolio of premier building products inspires endless possibilities while providing enduring outdoor spaces where people can connect, reflect and recharge. Award‑winning brands include Belgard® hardscape, Echelon® Masonry, Moisture Shield® composite decking, RDI® railing, Catalyst™ Fence Solutions, Sakrete® packaged concrete, Amerimix® mortar, Pebble Technology International® pool finishes, Lawn & Garden mulches and landscape features, and Techniseal® sands and sealant technologies.

The Packaging Engineer will be vital to the design, development, and implementation of packaging solutions that ensure product integrity, optimize costs, and support sustainability goals. The ideal candidate will collaborate cross‑functionally with product development, manufacturing, logistics, and marketing teams to deliver high‑quality packaging systems.

Remote role based in Tampa, FL with expected travel up to 50%.

• Design and develop packaging for new and existing products, ensuring compliance with safety, regulatory, and quality standards.
• Conduct packaging testing (drop, vibration, compression) to validate performance.
• Collaborate with suppliers to source materials and evaluate packaging technologies.
• Optimize packaging for cost, sustainability, and supply chain efficiency.
• Work with multiple materials (Wood, Shrink Wrap, Cardboard, etc.) to develop packaging solutions.
• Identify areas of process improvements and develop implementation steps with affected teams.
• Create collaboration with Marketing and Product Development and maintain packaging specifications, drawings, and documentation.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and troubleshoot packaging‑related issues in production or distribution.
• Stay current with industry trends, materials, and technologies, including NMFT compliance.
• Maintain and manage master data and accuracy review for packaging specifications.

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in packaging design and development (heavy industrials, consumer goods, food & beverage, pharmaceuticals, or similar industries preferred).
• Strong knowledge in packaging materials, manufacturing processes, and sustainability practices.
• Proficiency in CAD software (Solid Works) and packaging testing protocols.
• Strong project management and communication skills.
• Knowledge of sustainability practices and regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, ISO, ASTM).
• Experience with automation and packaging machinery.
• Familiarity with Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) tools.
• Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma certification.

• Base salary is $125,000 - $140,000.
• Bonus eligible.

• Highly competitive base pay.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and disability benefits programs.
• Group retirement savings program.
• Health and wellness programs.
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion.

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. EOE/Vet/Disability. CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.