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Food Packaging Engineer Jobs in Massachusetts (NOW HIRING)

Manager, Package Engineer

Lakeville, MA · Hybrid

$116K - $159K/yr

Ocean Spray is hiring for a(n) Manager, Package Engineer! We're a team of farmers, thinkers ... Minimum of 7 years of experience in packaging development within the food, beverage, or broader CPG ...

Manager, Package Engineer

Lakeville, MA · On-site

$116K - $159K/yr

Ocean Spray is hiring for a(n) Manager, Package Engineer! We're a team of farmers, thinkers ... Minimum of 7 years of experience in packaging development within the food, beverage, or broader CPG ...

Manager, Package Engineer

Lakeville, MA · Hybrid

$116K - $159K/yr

Ocean Spray is hiring for a(n) Manager, Package Engineer! We're a team of farmers, thinkers ... Minimum of 7 years of experience in packaging development within the food, beverage, or broader CPG ...

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Food Packaging Engineer information

What is a food packaging engineer?

A Food Packaging Engineer designs and develops packaging solutions to ensure food products remain safe, fresh, and cost-effective throughout storage and transportation. They work with materials, sustainability, and compliance regulations to optimize packaging for efficiency and environmental impact. Their role involves testing, innovation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance product protection and consumer experience.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a food packaging engineer?

To thrive as a Food Packaging Engineer, you need a solid background in packaging design, materials science, and food safety regulations, typically supported by a degree in engineering or a related field. Familiarity with CAD software, packaging testing equipment, and relevant industry certifications (such as Six Sigma or HACCP) is highly valued. Strong problem-solving skills, creativity, and effective communication are essential for collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and innovating solutions. These abilities ensure the development of safe, efficient, and sustainable packaging that meets both regulatory standards and consumer expectations.

What are the typical challenges faced by food packaging engineers in their daily work?

Food Packaging Engineers often navigate challenges such as selecting materials that balance cost, sustainability, and product protection, while also complying with food safety regulations. They may need to troubleshoot and optimize packaging methods to enhance shelf life, reduce waste, and support large-scale production. Collaboration with teams in production, quality assurance, and marketing is frequent, requiring strong communication to align technical solutions with business goals. Adaptability and continuous learning are important, as industry demands and regulatory standards can change rapidly, offering opportunities for professional growth and innovation.

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Infographic showing various Food Packaging Engineer job openings in Massachusetts as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 68% Full Time, 30% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution.

Entry Level Packaging Systems Design Engineer I (Start Summer 2027)

Dennis Group Inc

Springfield, MA

Temporary

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 11 days ago


Job description

Job Summary

Packaging Engineers work closely with our process, controls, and building system engineers to scope, layout, install, and commission packaging equipment lines for our food and beverage industry clients. Dennis Group is a design build engineering firm and general contractor that designs and builds food and beverage processing facilities.  As such, our packaging engineers are involved with defining packaging equipment project requirements, estimating packaging equipment costs, creating packaging flow diagrams, providing onsite construction support, and start-up and commissioning of the packaging equipment.  As a packaging engineer, your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

Responsibilities

  • Developing design concepts, estimates and functional specifications for packaging lines
  • Interpreting mechanical design requirements and customer specifications to ensure that all requirements are realized in the design of the packaging system
  • Specification, purchase, installation and commissioning of packaging equipment
  • On-site construction project coordination and management
  • Machine and process design
  • Preparation of machine testing requirements and procedures
  • Preparation of equipment specification, purchase documentation as well as equipment / facility layout
  • Surveying existing conditions
  • Creating packaging flow diagrams
  • Creating material balance
  • Creating packaging matrix
  • Creating equipment lists
  • Assisting with equipment bid packages
  • Understanding size and placement of control/electrical panels
  • Creating design basis documents and scopes of work
  • Producing basis of design documentation
  • Preparation and advisement in manufacturing and packaging design principles including conveyance, wrapping, bagging, cartoning, filling, bottling, case packing and palletizing
  • Assisting in process simulation
  • Providing construction site support
  • Observing rough-in construction compliance and plans, specs, and details (install support team member)
  • Assisting in sanitary design and warehouse design and layout
  • Developing AutoCAD equipment layouts
  • 0-3 years of work experience or schooling in preparation of machine testing requirements and procedures
  • 0-3 years of work experience or schooling in manufacturing and packaging design principles including conveyance, wrapping, bagging, cartoning, filling, bottling, case packing and palletizing
  • 0-3 years of work experience or schooling in machine and process design
  • Researching packaging engineering best practices
  • Supporting talent growth within our organization 

Required Education Skills and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, packaging, industrial, or manufacturing engineering 
  • 0-3 years of work experience or schooling in scope, layout, install, and commissioning of packaging equipment lines.
  • Experience working for professional services, packaging, and food and beverage firms is a plus. 
  • Proficiency with MS Office, MS Project, and familiarity with AutoCAD
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills 
  • Intellectual curiosity and a positive, can-do, team-oriented attitude
  • Strong problem solving, organizing, and time management skills
  • Must meet Travel Requirement - On-site construction project coordination and management with travel requirements 50%+ of the year

Physical Requirements

  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Must be able to lift-up to 15 pounds at times.

Travel Requirement

  • 50%+ travel required to visit project site and other offices.

About Us

We plan, design, engineer, and build food plants for major brands across the country and the world. For the past three decades, we’ve focused exclusively on the food and beverage industry, helping your favorite brands put your favorite foods in the grocery store. Simply put, food isn’t one thing we do, it’s all we do.

Dennis Group offers competitive compensation packages commensurate with experience. We provide comprehensive employee benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid time off including an open vacation policy, as well as bonus, profit-sharing, and retirement plans.

Dennis Group is proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.