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Lamb Weston, Inc.

Packaging Engineer

Richland, WA · On-site

Title: Packaging Engineer Location: Richland, WA Job Requisition ID: Req-271463 Time Type ... Our customer base includes international food service providers, restaurants, and households in ...

OMNI INDUSTRIES INC

Packaging Engineer

Shreveport, LA · On-site

Job Summary: The Packaging Engineer is responsible for developing, improving, and supporting ... Experience in lubricants, chemicals, food & beverage, consumer packaged goods (CPG), or related ...

OMNI INDUSTRIES INC

Packaging Engineer

Shreveport, LA · On-site

Job Summary: The Packaging Engineer is responsible for developing, improving, and supporting ... Experience in lubricants, chemicals, food & beverage, consumer packaged goods (CPG), or related ...

Lamb Weston

Packaging Engineer

Wahpeton, ND · On-site

Title: Packaging Engineer Location: Richland, WA Job Requisition ID: Req-271463 Time Type ... Our customer base includes international food service providers, restaurants, and households in ...

Equity Packaging, Inc

WI · On-site

Food & Beverage / Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) Position Summary We are seeking an experienced Senior Packaging Engineer to support packaging innovation and commercialization for a leading food and ...

Lamb Weston

Packaging Engineer

Richland, WA · On-site

Title: Packaging Engineer Location: Richland, WA Job Requisition ID: Req-271463 Time Type ... Our customer base includes international food service providers, restaurants, and households in ...

Systematics

Packaging Engineer

Itasca, IL · On-site

$70K - $80K/yr

Minimum 2 years of professional experience in packaging design and engineering, food and beverage packaging, or manufacturing environment * Proficiency in Eng View and AutoCAD for 3D and 2D modeling ...

Stellar

Packaging Engineer

Jacksonville, FL · On-site +1

The Packaging Engineer is responsible for the development and implementation of advanced packaging ... food safety requirements. * Responsible for creating or obtaining Packaging Specifications;

David Protein

Packaging Engineer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$100K - $135K/yr

This is a rare opportunity to join a breakout food brand at a pivotal stage of growth. Led by CEO ... The Role We are seeking a Packaging Engineer to support the development, execution, and continuous ...

Plz Aeroscience

Packaging Engineer

Riverside, CA

$110K/yr

From household cleaning solutions to personal care products, and food to automotive lubricants, PLZ ... The Packaging Engineer designs, tests, and implements packaging designs that emphasize ...

PLZ Aeroscience

Packaging Engineer

Coal City, IL · On-site

$110K/yr

From household cleaning solutions to personal care products, and food to automotive lubricants, PLZ ... The Packaging Engineer designs, tests, and implements packaging designs that emphasize ...

Clark Associates

Packaging Engineer

Lancaster, PA · On-site +1

$70K - $110K/yr

We're hiring a Packaging Engineer to design, develop, validate, and optimize packaging systems for ... Experience in pharmaceutical, medical device, biotech, consumer products, food & beverage, or ...

Techtrueup

Packaging Engineer SME

Jackson, OH · On-site

... Food & Beverage, and Automotive. We proudly partner with 120+ clients such as Johnson & Johnson ... Senior Packaging Engineer (SME) Location: Ohio - onsite Duration: 6 months + Our client is seeking ...

Weekday AI

Packaging Engineer

Dallas, TX · On-site

Ensure adherence to safety, food safety, environmental, and regulatory standards. Prepare technical ... and plant engineering initiatives. Familiarity with packaging, processing, utilities, and ...

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How much do food packaging engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for food packaging engineer in the United States is $42.37, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $32.69 and $49.28 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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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Packaging Engineer

Richland, WA • On-site

Lamb Weston, Inc.
Food and Drink Manufacturing • 5 - 10K employees
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Job description

Title: Packaging Engineer
Location: Richland, WA
Job Requisition ID: Req-271463
Time Type: Full time
About Lamb Weston
You've probably enjoyed our fries without even knowing it! As a leading manufacturer in our industry, we inspire and bring people together with foods they love and trust. Our customer base includes international food service providers, restaurants, and households in over 100 countries around the world.
A highly innovative global corporation with a start-up mindset, we empower every individual to make a genuine difference. You'll gain access to hands-on training to fuel your growth and success, explore opportunities for new solutions, and you'll join a winning team of 10,000+ people all dedicated to raising the bar - together.
If you have a strong drive for results, a desire to help us bring the world together through our fries, and are ready for a fresh challenge, we want to hear from you.
Job Description Summary
The Packaging Engineer position at Lamb Weston helps support identification, development, and commercialization of new, improved, and innovative packaging while supporting cross-functional project tasks. This position leads simple to complex projects and supports technical initiatives as needed. It also acts as a key packaging resource for one or more business units and works both independently and as part of a team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working directly with packaging suppliers, material, and technology to help drive innovation and new business. This candidate will also drive projects focused on the interface between the packages we design and operational efficiencies in our manufacturing plants and throughout our distribution networks.
Job Description
Position Responsibilities:
  • Support the innovation stage-gate process on assigned packaging projects from ideation through commercialization.
  • Effectively communicate within the greater packaging technical community.
  • Lead technical delivery of base business projects independently while simultaneously supporting high complexity technical projects.
  • Support assigned business unit on all packaging projects from ideation through commercialization. Understand BU strategic goals and performance as well as customer base and packaging performance.
  • Develop ideas for savings, innovation, plant efficiency and quality improvements that are relevant to the business.
  • Collaborate with business and technical peers on assigned projects, as well as external partners and resources.
  • Independently plan, execute, and analyze plant/pilot plant/lab trials.
  • Prepare and present results of technical reports to leadership team, both written and oral.
  • Document trial results using standard processes to include written reports. Share results with relevant parties.
  • Review and approve, interpret, develop, and issue technical specifications.
  • Utilized as a subject matter expert in selected packaging technology platforms.
  • Establish strong working relationship with key suppliers.
  • Maintain strong understanding and application of experimental design, performance specs, and material qualification/CQV process.
  • Maintain a working knowledge of the packaging principles and operating systems for the assigned business.
  • Maintain awareness of technical trends and developments in the packaging industry.
  • Participate and/or lead brainstorming and information gathering for resource planning process as needed.
  • Mentor to associate engineers.
  • Gain familiarity with fiscal and strategic plans of team.
  • Contribute as needed on cross-functional teams.
  • Become aware of project tasks implications to budget.

Basic & Preferred Qualifications
Position Qualifications:
  • Bachelors in Packaging, Engineering, or related field required.
  • 2+ years' work experience in packaging industry, CPG preferred.
  • Strong understanding of packaging materials capabilities and equipment.
  • Understanding of government regulatory requirements in the processing of food.
  • Strong ability to collaborate and maintain cross-functional partnerships, both internally and externally.
  • Ability to effectively, appropriately communicate to senior organization, both verbally and nonverbally.
  • Advanced analytical and logical problem-solving abilities.
  • Basic understanding of food science and how food affects packaging.
  • Basic understanding of food safety, sanitary design, and equipment cleaning.
  • Thorough understanding of physical and structural package testing procedures.
  • Financial understanding to optimize profitability.
  • Team building skills that focus on mentoring and coaching.
  • Strong negotiating skills when working through conflict resolution.
  • Proficient in 2-D/3-D design programs (AutoCAD, ArtiosCad, and/or SolidWorks).
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office.
  • Ability to travel up to 25% of time
  • Valid US Drivers license and ability to meet Company driving standards.

Position Physical Requirements:
Incumbent must have the ability to effectively perform all of the following physical demands:
  • Ability to lift 25 to 50 lbs.
  • Ability to stand for 75% of a day
  • Ability to sit for 4 hours at a time

Industry-Competitive Benefits
Coupled with our compensation and bonus incentive programs, our benefits deliver rewards that are market competitive. Some of the most attractive elements of our benefit programs include:
  • Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts
  • Well-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program
  • Paid Time Off
  • Financial Wellness - Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insurance
  • Family-Friendly Employee events
  • Employee Assistance Program services - mental health and other concierge type services

Benefits may vary based on location, job role/level, job status, and/or the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Anticipated Close Date
The anticipated close date is a good faith estimate for when this job will be closed. Some jobs may be unposted or filled earlier or later than the Anticipated Close Date depending on interview processes and business needs.
Anticipated Close Date: 10/10/2026
Pay Transparency
In compliance with applicable state and local laws, Lamb Weston has opted to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation is specific to this position and takes into account a number of variables. Actual compensation may be higher or lower in the range posted based on various factors, including, but not limited to, job duties, experience and expertise. A candidate's work location could also impact the actual compensation being outside of the range to reflect local cost of labor. A reasonable annual estimate of the range for this role is listed below.
Pay Rate or Range: $78,520.00 - $117,790.00
Equal Opportunity Employer
Lamb Weston is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law

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