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Autokiniton

Packaging Engineer

Watertown, TN · On-site

Creates engineering drawings, samples and written standards for packaging. * May lead project teams ... apprenticeship. AUTOKINITON makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and ...

Herbalife

Associate Packaging Engineer

Winston Salem, NC

$13.75 - $17/hr

Will work in a multi-functional environment to support Packaging Engineering projects by applying Packaging Engineering principals to develop and commercialize new packaging components or revise ...

Perdue Farms

Packaging Engineer

Salisbury, MD · On-site

$78K - $116K/yr

As a Packaging Engineer, you will support the development and improvement of food products by ... Principal Essential Duties & Responsibilities * Promotes applicable safety, regulatory, GMP ...

Perdue Farms

Packaging Engineer

Salisbury, MD · On-site

$78K - $116K/yr

As a Packaging Engineer, you will support the development and improvement of food products by ... Principal Essential Duties & Responsibilities * Promotes applicable safety, regulatory, GMP ...

Perdue Farms

Packaging Engineer

Salisbury, MD

$78K - $116K/yr

As a Packaging Engineer, you will support the development and improvement of food products by ... Principal Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesPromotes applicable safety, regulatory, GMP ...

Perdue Farms

Packaging Engineer

Salisbury, MD · On-site

$78K - $116K/yr

As a Packaging Engineer, you will support the development and improvement of food products by ... Principal Essential Duties & Responsibilities * Promotes applicable safety, regulatory, GMP ...

Qualcomm

Staff Packaging Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

Principal Duties & Responsibilities * Hand on experience with large body size FCBGA/LGA , FCCSP ... Package Design/Technology Engineering or related work experience. Additional Preferred ...

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As of Jul 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for apprentice principal packaging engineer in the United States is $18.39, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.66 and $21.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Apprentice Principal Packaging Engineer vs Packaging Engineer?

AspectApprentice Principal Packaging EngineerPackaging Engineer
Required CredentialsEntry-level, often pursuing or with a degree in packaging or engineeringBachelor's degree in packaging, engineering, or related field
Work EnvironmentTraining-focused, supervised, often in manufacturing or R&D settingsDesign, development, testing, and implementation of packaging solutions
Employer & Industry UsageManufacturers, packaging companies, consumer goods industriesConsumer goods, food & beverage, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing

The Apprentice Principal Packaging Engineer is an entry-level role focused on learning and supporting packaging projects under supervision, while the Packaging Engineer is a more experienced professional responsible for designing and developing packaging solutions independently. Both roles are common in manufacturing and consumer goods industries, but the apprentice position emphasizes training and skill development.

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Packaging Engineer

Packaging Engineer

DivIHN Integration Inc

Round Lake, IL • On-site

Contractor

Re-posted 25 days ago

Job description

DivIHN (pronounced “divine”) is a CMMI ML3-certified Technology and Talent solutions firm. Driven by a unique Purpose, Culture, and Value Delivery Model, we enable meaningful connections between talented professionals and forward-thinking organizations. Since our formation in 2002, organizations across commercial and public sectors have been trusting us to help build their teams with exceptional temporary and permanent talent.

Visit us at https://divihn.com/find-a-job/ to learn more and view our open positions.

 
Please apply or call one of us to learn more

For further inquiries regarding the following opportunity, please contact our Talent Specialist:
Hema at 630 847-0275
 
Title:  Packaging Engineer
Location: Round Lake, IL
Duration: 12 Months 
 
Job Description:
  • This position is a contract Packaging Engineering position within client’s Pharmaceutical segment R&D group. With some supervision, performs sustaining engineering activities on current product packaging and packaging processes with priorities based on quality and compliance, continuity of supply, and cost savings initiatives. When applicable, will support new product development teams by acting as an extended team member to provide the design, development and verification testing of new product packaging and assist the manufacturing plants in qualification of new packaging processes.
  • This position applies a solid understanding of theories/practices utilized in the field of packaging. The position will include exposure to several types of packaging materials and processes including flexible and rigid films, HDPE and foil pouches, corrugated design and protective packaging, thermoforming, flow-wrap, form/fill/seal, printing technologies and other related packaging processes. The position may require travel to the manufacturing plants and packaging suppliers.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Lead and/or contribute to the planning and execution of packaging projects for a variety of project types including Quality/CAPA, Regulatory Compliance, Supplier Notices of Change, Cost Savings, and New Product Introductions at various domestic and international manufacturing facilities.
  • Manage projects with moderate complexity and scope and be required to effectively manage multiple projects with minimal assistance and supervision. May work on a large scale program or several smaller projects.
  • Develop protocols for testing and engage in Change Control activities interfacing with multiple functional groups, including manufacturing plants and suppliers in a team environment to execute packaging changes.
  • Approve new packaging materials and systems, studying and recommending techniques to improve and/or cost reduce existing products/processes, investigating new sources for packaging materials.
  • Create packaging material specifications, associated drawings, and packaging procedural specifications to provide the required technical information necessary to support the product/packaging configuration.
  • Plans, schedules, and collaborates with cross-functional team supporting packaging projects to achieved project objectives and milestones.
  • Expected to utilize their experience to generate cost savings ideas by recommending new materials or design modifications and resolve packaging issues by using critical thinking skills and DMAIC techniques to solve complex problems.
  • Perform financial planning and assists in the analysis to justify project approval.
Qualifications:
  • B.S. in Packaging or relevant Engineering degree (e.g. Mechanical, Chemical, Biomedical) with a minimum of 5 years of experience.
  • Must have experience or advanced training and demonstrate proficiency in packaging materials and processes, problem analysis and resolution, statistical methods, and design of experiments.
  • Proficient in applicable change control and development methodology and processes required to execute packaging projects.
  • Successful track record of managing packaging projects possessing a sense of urgency and commitment to meet project milestones to ensure manufacturing plants and R&D teams achieve targeted goals.
  • Cross-functional team experience, including technical and non-technical work.
  • The ability to deal with ambiguity and effective use of creative problem solving skills.
  • Embrace Lean Principals and utilize concepts such as standard work to drive continuous improvement.
  • Ability to organize and present technical and project management overviews with minimal assistance.
  • Preferred: Experience in the Medical Field

About us:
DivIHN, the 'IT Asset Performance Services' organization, provides Professional Consulting, Custom Projects, and Professional Resource Augmentation services to clients in the Mid-West and beyond. The strategic characteristics of the organization are Standardization, Specialization, and Collaboration.

DivIHN is an equal opportunity employer. DivIHN does not and shall not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status.