Packaging Engineer

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Sr. Packaging Engineer to design, develop, and test packaging solutions that protect, display, and support the safe handling of products.

This is a technical individual-contributor role with responsibility for leading projects, improving processes, and applying specialist knowledge to new and existing technologies.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and improve a wide range of product containers and packaging solutions.
• Define packaging specifications based on product requirements, cost targets, legal and regulatory standards, and required levels of protection.
• Assess packaging performance against environmental and handling conditions, including moisture, corrosive chemicals, temperature changes, light, heat, rough handling, and tampering.
• Design packaging exteriors with consideration for product identification, visual appeal, branding, print quality, and manufacturing capabilities.
• Support packaging documentation, including controlled documents and records required for Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Contribute to prototype line development and packaging activities within manufacturing or plant environments.
• Lead or manage assigned technical projects from design through implementation, working closely with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver agreed outcomes.
• Identify opportunities to improve packaging processes, systems, products, and overall performance.
• Provide detailed technical analysis and recommendations to support process improvements and problem resolution.
• Build effective working relationships with internal teams, external suppliers, vendors, and senior stakeholders.
• Share technical knowledge and provide guidance, coaching, or training to less experienced colleagues.
• Where required, coordinate project activities by delegating work, reviewing deliverables, and ensuring progress against project goals.

Key Requirements

• 6-10+ years' experience in a similar position
• Packaging, Manufacturing, Process Development background ideally
• Experience working independently