Packaging Engineer

Overview

Packaging Engineer I role at Adept Group (Adept Packaging) – Westborough, MA. This candidate would have 1-3 years paper packaging design experience (corrugated, folding, displays, etc). The candidate should be fluent in Artios

CAD and familiar with ASTM/ISTA package testing and Kongsberg sample making. This is an onsite position, Monday - Friday, with domestic travel (once a month possible).

Responsibilities and requirements reflect a focus on packaging design, development, qualification, and collaboration with purchasing and production teams to determine costs and feasibility.

• Executes product initiatives, packaging design and performance enhancements, cost-improvement efforts, and promotional activities.
• Initiate and drive packaging qualifications by generating packaging protocols, overseeing test execution, analyzing test data, and authoring qualification reports.
• Provide limited technical expertise for packaging risk assessments and failure mode/root cause analyses.
• Plan and execute a design of experiments; perform statistical analysis on data and write final reports.
• Provide input to initiate and complete packaging line trials including planning, conducting and post-trial activities.
• Perform the project plan for the improvement and standardization of packaging on existing products focusing on performance and cost effectiveness.
• Partner with purchasing and production departments to determine costs and feasibility of producing proposed packaging.
• Build internal and external relationships to influence and gain support for initiatives.

• Bachelor's degree in packaging engineering.
• 1-3 years packaging engineering experience.
• In-depth understanding of the full packaging development and qualification process (or stage gate process).
• Demonstrated knowledge of resource planning for trials.
• Demonstrated knowledge of FDA and ISO requirements related to packaging and labeling, ensuring robust package validation and qualification.
• Intermediate understanding of project timeline development.
• Demonstrated effective communications across internal and external teams.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask and manage time efficiently across multiple activities.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with Health Savings Options and Wellness Programs.
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Generous Company Match.
• Paid Parental Leave and Company Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance.
• Company Paid Life Insurance.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick and Mental Health Days.
• 11 Paid Company Holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Professional Development Opportunities.

Compensation Range: $80,000-$90,000

Adept Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Adept Group participates in the E-Verify program to verify employment eligibility. For more information about E-Verify, visit the official website at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

This is an onsite role in Westborough, MA with domestic travel (once a month possible).

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, 401(k), PTO and other standard benefits are offered; role requires compliance with FDA/ISO requirements related to packaging and labeling.