Packaging Engineering

Packaging Engineer

Packaging Engineer JOB DESCRIPTION Department: Commercial / Brand Partnerships Status: Full Time Salary Location: Bolingbrook Last date revised: August 2026 ABOUT US: We are a rapidly growing company named Fast Company's #2 Most Innovative Beauty Company for 2023. Our mission is to enhance lives through healthy skin, partnering with beauty brands to develop and manufacture products that promote skin health for all. ABOUT THE POSITION: (why does job exist) The Packaging Engineer is responsible for the design, development, testing, and commercialization of primary and secondary packaging solutions for cosmetic and personal care products. This role partners closely with Product Development, Marketing, Quality, Supply Chain, and external suppliers to deliver innovative, functional, sustainable, and cost-effective packaging that meets brand aesthetics, regulatory requirements, and manufacturing capabilities. Design and develop primary and secondary packaging components such as bottles, jars, tubes, pumps, caps, droppers, compacts, cartons, and labels for cosmetic products ?Collaborate with Product Development and Marketing to translate brand, consumer, and formula requirements into technically sound packaging solutions ?Support qualification and onboarding of new packaging materials, components, and suppliers ? Identify and implement cost-saving, sustainability, and performance improvement opportunities ? Ensure packaging designs comply with applicable regulatory, sustainability, and quality standards (e.g., Stay current on cosmetic packaging trends, materials, innovations, and sustainability solutions Required Qualifications: ? Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field ? 25+ years of packaging engineering experience, preferably in cosmetics, personal care, or consumer packaged goods (CPG) ? Strong knowledge of cosmetic packaging materials (plastics, glass, aluminum, paperboard) and component functionality ? Experience with packaging testing methods and standards ? Familiarity with cosmetic filling lines and manufacturing processes ? Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, ArtiosCAD, or similar) ? Strong project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills ? Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple projects simultaneously Preferred Qualifications: ? Experience with sustainable packaging initiatives (recyclability, PCR materials, material reduction) ? Knowledge of global cosmetic regulatory requirements ? Prior experience working directly with overseas packaging suppliers ? Primarily sedentary work performed in an office environment, including extended periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. ? Frequent walking and standing required when working on the production floor, attending meetings, or engaging with customers. ? Exposure to manufacturing environments, which may include noise, dust, temperature variations, and the need to wear personal protective equipment (PPE). ? Ability to lift and carry materials such as files, laptops, or lab equipment weighing up to 40 pounds. ? Occasional travel between manufacturing sites or to attend off-site meetings, trainings, or conferences. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law. Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) of 1986, employers must verify both the identity and employment authorization of every employee.