Packaging Engineer

Shift/Schedule: Primarily Onsite (East Hanover, NJ)

• 1–2 remote days per week possible

• Standard day shift hours

• Travel up to 20% (occasional trips to Chicago or Long Island)

Join a collaborative R&D team to execute Packaging Design and Deployment projects focused on PPA, Productivity, and Growth. You will be responsible for end-to-end packaging development, ensuring that packaging meets both functional and consumer expectations while aligning with manufacturing and marketing goals. This is a hands-on, lab-focused role supporting scale-up, testing, and reporting activities.

• Manage and deliver packaging design and deployment projects with minimal supervision

• Plan and execute pilot plant and factory trials according to GMP and HACCP standards

• Support process development, including packaging design, scale-up, and commissioning

• Conduct transit testing and analyze results using statistical methods (primarily in Excel)

• Maintain accurate and complete packaging specifications and technical documentation

• Collaborate with internal teams and suppliers for sampling, approvals, and updates

• Communicate project status, risks, and recommendations clearly and proactively

• Prepare detailed technical reports based on data and analysis

Education:

• BS/MS in Packaging Science (iOPP CPP or CPIT certification preferred)

Experience:

• 3+ years in CPG packaging, preferably within the food industry

• Strong background in packaging testing, data analysis, and technical report writing

• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and HACCP principles

• Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple projects, and communicate effectively

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel for data interpretation and visualization