Packaging Engineer

Title: Packaging Engineer I

Location: Clark, NJ 07066 (Onsite)

Contract: 6 months with possibility of renewal up to 2 years

About Us:

At Cogent Infotech, we believe in creating opportunities that empower individuals and transform organizations. With over 22 years of excellence in consulting and talent solutions, we pride ourselves on building inclusive workplaces and driving innovation in everything we do. Our diverse teams bring unique perspectives to help deliver cutting-edge solutions to global clients across both public and private sectors.

Job Description:

• As a Packaging Engineer, you will be learning and using technical and soft skills to enable you to effectively support a packaging category or brand. You will be part of a team, participating in the team’s vision, métier and personal goals.
• Assembly of packaging prototypes for consumer testing
• Participating in the process of managing new tooling development
• Understand and learning how to push Division + Operations + Vendors Adherence to key dates
• Learning and applying ability to anticipate and elevate blocking points to ensure meeting deadlines and or major launches
• Learning and becoming proficient in our systems related to packaging specifications & testing
• Troubleshoot technical issues

What We Are Looking For:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline
• 1-3 years of proven experience in package engineering & development desired; preferably in the cosmetics, consumer goods or related field.
• Strong PC skills; MS Office, PowerPoint and CAD software
• Expert knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite PREFERRED
• strong understanding of the packaging production process
• Meticulous with design details and attention to quality
• Excellent communication (verbal, written) and interpersonal skills required with high sensitivity to a very diverse global culture. Ability to work independently in a matrix environment.
• Well organized and flexible with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced highly matrixed environment while meeting established deadlines
• Demonstrated skills in analyzing, reporting and documenting information with attention to detail

Equal Opportunity & Inclusion Statement

Cogent Infotech is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, abilities, and experiences. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply

Application Process

Please submit your resume and a short cover letter through our online portal. Our process includes an initial resume review, a virtual interview, and a short technical assessment. If you need accommodations, feel free to inform us—we are happy to assist.

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