Packaging Engineer

The Science Team at Pride Health is currently supporting a client in the Materials Science industry that is looking to hire Packaging Engineer in Maplewood, MN.

Position Summary:
The Packaging Engineering role supports packaging design, development, and implementation activities under general supervision. The position involves researching packaging solutions, analyzing data, supporting packaging projects, and collaborating with internal teams and suppliers to improve packaging performance, quality, and compliance. This is an entry-level engineering position suitable for recent graduates or candidates with up to one year of relevant experience.


Additional Details:
Pay range: $20- $24/hour on W2 as per your experience
Contract Length: 12 Months with the possibility of extension

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide entry-level packaging engineering support to assigned business units and projects.
• Assist in the development and implementation of packaging solutions.
• Support modifications and improvements to existing package designs, methods, and processes.
• Research, analyze, and interpret packaging-related data and business information.
• Work with packaging material suppliers and contract packaging vendors to obtain cost estimates, samples, and design specifications.
• Follow applicable federal, state, and international packaging regulations and standards.
• Participate in cross-functional teams focused on process improvements, product enhancements, and documentation development.
• Manage and retrieve packaging and business data from departmental databases and systems.
• Assist with quality management initiatives and continuous improvement activities.
• Support internal and external audits by providing documentation, communication, and follow-up actions.
• Contribute to graphics design and packaging artwork projects of limited scope.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and supporting documentation as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering or any Engineering discipline required.
• Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
• 0-1 year of relevant engineering or packaging experience.
• Basic knowledge of engineering principles, theories, and industry practices.
• Ability to analyze data, solve problems, and evaluate alternative solutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and relevant engineering/computer software.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.

Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Pride Health offers eligible employees' comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.


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About Us

Russell Tobin is a leading minority-owned professional and technical recruitment and staffing advisory organization.
We are comprised of specialized practices focusing on a variety of skill sets and industries. Having a depth and breadth of industry expertise, our subject matter experts are able to provide tailored and swift sourcing solutions to fulfill client hiring needs. In other words, we connect top talent with companies.


We are the staffing arm of the Pride Global network, a minority-owned integrated human capital solutions firm, with additional offerings in vendor management, payroll programs, and business process optimization.


As a certified minority-owned business, Pride Global and its affiliates - including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now - are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.


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