Packaging Engineer

The Fountain Group is currently seeking a Packaging Engineer for a prominent client of ours. This position is located in Stamford, CT / Trumbull, CT. Details for the position are as follows:

Pay Range: $55 - 75/hr depending on experience

Contract: 2 years with possible extension and/or conversion

Hybrid: 3 days onsite / 2 days remote

Location: Stamford, CT and Trumbull, CT (non-local candidates must be willing to relocate at own expense)

Job Description:

• Develops and designs new packaging for safe, convenient and attractive transport of products under a variety of conditions.
• Develops packaging material standards and specifications. Reviews existing test methods and develops new test methods where applicable.
• Evaluates packaging and transporting methods and procedures to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. Evaluates and recommends efficient packing procedures, innovations in packaging materials, and utilization of automation where needed.
• Develops engineering drawings and specifications with suppliers to determine materials and design required to maximize convenience, utility and function based on the product’s physical characteristics, including safety and special-handling requirements.
• Designs and coordinates laboratory tests plant trials to assess technical feasibility in the qualification of new materials, and equipment.
• Provides technical support to ensure quality standards, package performance, and continued supply of products and packaging materials. Participates on continuous improvement teams.
• May oversee the coordination of activities at contract packaging and labeling sites.
• Oversees exterior package design to ensure proper product identification, consumer appeal, printing appearance, and production techniques.

Qualifications:

• 5-10 years of packaging engineering experience
• Blow molding and injecting molding experience