Senior Packaging Engineer

The Opportunity Senior Packaging Engineer in Chattanooga, TN This hybrid role requires 3‑days in office and focuses on developing packaging solutions for vitamins and OTC products with an emphasis on user‑friendly design and accelerating speed to market. The role includes partnering with cross‑functional teams to bring new packaging concepts from idea through commercialization and working across the full packaging lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Leads complex projects or assignments within large projects with minimal supervision. Lead packaging qualification activities by generating protocols, overseeing test execution, analyzing data, and authoring reports. Provide technical expertise for packaging risk assessments and failure mode/root cause analyses. Lead the improvement and standardization of packaging on existing products with a focus on performance and cost effectiveness. Plan and execute design of experiments, perform statistical analysis on data generated, and write final reports. Initiate and coordinate packaging line trials including planning, conducting, and post‑trial activities. Partner with purchasing and production departments to determine costs and feasibility of producing proposed packaging. Lead internal and external relationships to effectively influence and gain support for initiatives. Able to identify areas of cost savings or improvements to new and on‑market products. Requirements 5–10 years of packaging or R&D experience within consumer products (B2C or B2B). Strong technical background in primary packaging development, including design, materials, and manufacturing processes. Experience with packaging specification, testing, and qualification. Working knowledge of tooling and molding processes. Ability to operate across both innovation and commercialization efforts. Comfort working in a fast‑paced environment with multiple priorities. Benefits Competitive Salary 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) Sick and Mental Health Days 11 Paid Company Holidays Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Professional Development Opportunities Compensation Range $105,000 - $125,000 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 the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. For more information about E‑Verify, please visit #J-18808-Ljbffr Adept Group