Senior Packaging Engineering

Packaging Engineer

Orangeburg Due to the highly interactive nature of this manufacturing position, in-person attendance and flexibility are essential for supporting production schedules, effective communication and collaboration, real-time problem solving, and participation in cross-functional initiatives. We are seeking an experienced Senior Packaging Engineer to play a critical role in the planning, design, and start-up of a new greenfield manufacturing facility. This position will lead packaging development from early concept through commercial launch, ensuring packaging solutions are scalable, sustainable, compliant, and ready for high-volume production. The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguous environments, has hands-on experience launching new sites or production lines, and can bridge strategic design with factory-floor execution. Individual should be willing to travel up to 20% of the time.

Lead packaging engineering activities for a new manufacturing site, from early-phase design through start-up, ramp-up and continued operational improvement

Define packaging system requirements aligned with manufacturing strategy, supply chain, quality, and commercialization timelines

Partner with Operations and Facilities on line layout, ergonomics, and throughput optimization

Assist Project Engineering team to evaluate and select packaging equipment, automation, and tooling

Help facilitate FATs, SATs, commissioning, and qualification of new packaging lines

Ensure packaging meets product protection, regulatory, sustainability, and cost objectives

Serve as packaging engineering lead across Operations, Quality, R&D, Supply Chain, Procurement, and external suppliers

Support risk assessments, validation, and quality readiness activities

Lead and support continuous improvement efforts to drive best in class performance

Integrate sustainability considerations (material reduction, recyclability, waste reduction) into packaging designs

Ensure compliance with internal standards, customer requirements, and regulatory guidelines

Strong knowledge of packaging equipment, automation, and material specifications

Experience working directly on the manufacturing floor during installation, qualification and startup

Strong project management, problem-solving, and communication skills

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

BS degree in Packaging Engineering/Science discipline

• Experience with TOPS or CAPE Shipper/Palletization software
• Experience with SAP and skilled with Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook, Access)

At Ferrara, we're proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, employment decisions and opportunities at Ferrara will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil union status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, military or veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic information, pregnancy (childbirth or related medical condition), or on any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.