Senior Product Development Engineer - Packaging

Job Description

Senior Product Development Engineer – Packaging

Location: On-site | New Brunswick, NJ / Bridgewater, NJ

Our client, an established organization within the consumer products industry, is seeking an experienced Senior Product Development Engineer – Packaging to lead the creation and refinement of functional packaging solutions. This position provides an opportunity to contribute technical expertise to the development and improvement of products while supporting a variety of design and operational initiatives.

The preferred candidate will have extensive experience developing packaging solutions, including those involving specialized product designs and functional components. This individual will collaborate with technical and operational teams to transform early-stage concepts into practical, production-ready solutions.

This Role Offers

• Competitive annual base compensation , with additional performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options, along with a retirement savings plan featuring employer contributions.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, wellness time, and company-observed holidays.
• Opportunities to contribute to diverse product engineering initiatives and expand technical expertise.
• A team-oriented setting with opportunities to contribute to new initiatives, process enhancements, and ongoing operational improvements.
• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical development initiatives from initial planning and evaluation through final execution, ensuring alignment with project objectives and operational requirements.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of products while supporting technical initiatives and evolving business needs.
• Prepare detailed technical drawings, three-dimensional models, and engineering specifications using SolidWorks and other design tools.
• Conduct prototype evaluations, performance assessments, and packaging validation activities to verify product integrity and functionality.
• Collaborate with engineering, research, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to resolve technical challenges and support product introductions.
• Collaborate with external partners to evaluate technical requirements, maintain quality expectations, and identify opportunities for ongoing improvements.
• Assess existing workflows and business requirements to recommend improvements that support efficient operations and effective resource management.
• Support production trials, technical troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance packaging performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Five or more years of hands-on experience in product development, engineering, or related technical functions within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to support product development initiatives, address technical challenges, and deliver solutions aligned with project specifications and performance expectations.
• Advanced proficiency with SolidWorks, CAD modeling, technical documentation, and rapid prototyping methods.
• Working knowledge of technical assessment practices, manufacturing operations, and established standards for product quality and performance.
• Familiarity with injection-molded plastics and the development of complex packaging components.
• Experience coordinating engineering validation, supplier activities, and manufacturing readiness for new products.
• Familiarity with established industry guidelines, quality expectations, and technical requirements related to product development and production.
• Strong project coordination, analytical problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple technical priorities.

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