Packaging Engineer

Senior Packaging Engineer - HYBRIDPosition OverviewThis is a great opportunity with a well-established manufacturing company that has been in business for over a century and continues to experience strong growth. They are looking for a Packaging Engineer to join their team and play a key role in designing, validating, and optimizing packaging solutions for their manufacturing plant!Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop and qualify packaging systems and materials to protect product integrity, meet regulatory requirements, and minimize cost.Plan, execute and lead FAT and SAT activities, including creating test protocols, coordinating resources, documenting results and driving corrective actions.Collaborate with manufacturing, operations and quality teams to integrate packaging into production lines, optimize packaging equipment performance and improve OEE.Conduct packaging trials, line trials and pilot runs; generate packaging specifications, BOMs, drawings and work instructions.Analyze packaging-related defects and returns; lead root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions to improve yield and reduce waste.Drive continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives related to packaging processes, materials and equipment, using data-driven methods.Manage supplier relationships for packaging materials and equipment, evaluate supplier performance and support sourcing decisions.Ensure packaging solutions comply with regulatory, sustainability and transportation requirements, and document validation and change control activities.QualificationsBachelors degree in Packaging, Mechanical, Industrial or related Engineering discipline (or equivalent experience).5+ years of packaging engineering experience in a manufacturing environment, including hands-on experience with packaging equipment and line integration.Proven experience planning and executing FAT and SAT for packaging systems.Demonstrated understanding of manufacturing processes and metrics, with experience improving Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).Proficiency with CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and ability to produce technical drawings and specifications.Strong problem-solving skills, experience with root cause analysis tools and continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma preferred).Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to translate technical requirements for operations and suppliers.Willingness to work in a hybrid model with regular site visits and occasional travel to supplier or customer sites.Benefits- Medical Dental and Vision- 401k - PTO- Bonus- HYBRID Schedule!