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Packaging Engineer

Manage component specifications and oversee packaging line trials for new products
East Windsor, New Jersey, United States
Junior
$30 – 35 USD / hour
yesterday
Actalent

Actalent

A provider of engineering and sciences services and talent solutions for various industries.

Packaging Engineer (Hybrid)

We are seeking a skilled Packaging Engineer to support new product introductions and maintain existing product lines. This role involves handling component specifications, overseeing production execution, conducting package testing, and investigating consumer complaints. The engineer will play a key role in packaging technology transfer efforts, ensuring technical accuracy in BOM (Bill of Material) creation, drawing reviews, package testing, line trials, artwork validation, and packaging data creation.

Responsibilities

  • Support new product introductions and product line maintenance.
  • Manage component specifications and production execution.
  • Conduct package testing and investigate consumer complaints.
  • Facilitate packaging technology transfer efforts.
  • Ensure accuracy in BOM creation, drawing reviews, and package testing.
  • Oversee line trials, artwork validation, and packaging data creation.

Essential Skills

  • Experience in Packaging Development, from concept to execution.
  • Proficiency in creating and managing Bill of Materials (BOM).
  • Background in the consumer product industry, specifically skincare, cosmetics, haircare, or food manufacturing.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • BA degree in an engineering-related field.
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in building specifications and BOM.
  • Experience with secondary and tertiary packaging.
  • Experience in skincare is a plus.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of East Windsor, New Jersey.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

  • Medical, dental & vision
  • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
  • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
  • Short and long-term disability
  • Health Spending Account (HSA)
  • Transportation benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in East Windsor, NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 16, 2025.

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Packaging Engineer
East Windsor, New Jersey, United States
$30 – 35 USD / hour
Engineering
About Actalent
A provider of engineering and sciences services and talent solutions for various industries.