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Nastech Global

Packaging Engineer

Fort Washington, PA · On-site

Fort Washington, PA(Onsite) Job Type: Full Time Must Have Technical/Functional Skills A minimum of 8-10 years of industry experience is required with at least 3 years of Package Development ...

Moose Toys LLC

Packaging Engineer

Los Angeles, CA

Exempt Position Status: Full Time Reports To: Senior Packaging Engineer Direct Reports: None Role Objectives: Working with cross functional Global teams you will provide solutions relating to the ...

Moose Toys

Packaging Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

Exempt Position Status: Full Time Reports To: Senior Packaging Engineer Direct Reports: None Role Objectives: Working with cross functional Global teams you will provide solutions relating to the ...

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 ...

TEMPERPACK

Packaging Engineer II

Richmond, VA · On-site

$50K - $80K/yr

Our Packaging Engineer plays a key role in designing shipping pack-outs based on customer ... The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location.

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 ...

TekSky

Packaging Engineer

Plymouth, MI · On-site

... engineering experience in packaging or related industries • Strong mechanical engineering ... Full-time, on-site role • Competitive benefits including 401(k), health coverage, PTO, and ...

eBottles.com

Sr. Packaging Engineer

Jupiter, FL · On-site

Jupiter, FL Employment Type: Full-time About the Role We are looking for a Packaging Engineer who thrives in a high-performance, hands-on environment. Youll be part of a small, highly experienced ...

Commercial Vehicle Group

Packaging Engineer

Vonore, TN · On-site

The Packaging Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and validating returnable and ... Applicants must be authorized to work in the country of the job posting location on a full-time ...

Lambweston

Sr Packaging Engineer

Wahpeton, ND

Title: Sr Packaging Engineer Location: Richland, WA Job Requisition ID ... Req-260017 Time Type: Full time About Lamb Weston You've probably enjoyed our fries without even ...

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How much do full time principal packaging engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time principal packaging engineer in the United States is $147,220.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $118,500.00 and $173,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Principal Packaging Engineer vs Packaging Engineer?

AspectFull Time Principal Packaging EngineerPackaging Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Packaging, Engineering, or related field; extensive experienceBachelor's degree in Packaging, Engineering, or related field; entry to mid-level experience
Work EnvironmentDesign labs, manufacturing facilities, cross-functional teamsManufacturing plants, R&D labs, production lines
Employer & Industry UsageConsumer goods, pharmaceuticals, electronics companiesPackaging suppliers, manufacturing firms, FMCG companies

The Full Time Principal Packaging Engineer typically holds more advanced credentials and has a strategic, leadership-oriented role in designing and overseeing packaging solutions. Packaging Engineers focus on developing and testing packaging designs, often at an operational level. The principal role involves higher responsibility, project management, and cross-department collaboration, whereas Packaging Engineers are more involved in execution and technical development.

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Infographic showing various Full Time Principal Packaging Engineer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 95% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $147,220 per year, or $70.8 per hour.

Packaging Engineer

Nastech Global

Fort Washington, PA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

Job Title: Packaging Engineer
Location: Fort Washington, PA(Onsite)
Job Type: Full Time 

Job Description
Must Have Technical/Functional Skills
A minimum of 8-10 years of industry experience is required with at least 3 years of Package Development experience.  Specific experience within the Consumer, OTC, or Pharmaceutical industry is must.  GMP experience is must. Experience in a highly regulated environment is preferred.  Demonstrated technical knowledge related to package materials, equipment, testing and package development is required.
Roles & Responsibilities
o Plan and execute package engineering assignments concerned with large life cycle management initiatives.  
o Engage in the development of the material and structural aspects of packages, including Primary, Secondary & Tertiary materials to ultimately deliver a robust packaging system to the market.   
o Design, Create & approve component specifications. Work closely with R&D for primary components design and product related changes.
o Lead the package design development and assessment, Develop, write, gain cross-functional alignment, and route for approval package development documentation that captures the end-to-end project specific information. (Examples of documentation: Package Component Specifications, Package Development Assessment and Plan documents, Packaging Line Trial Protocols and Reports, Package Development Reports, etc.)
o Lead packaging development projects.
o Determine and coordinate physical testing to ensure product and package integrity for manufacturing through end users.  
o Lead troubleshooting in the resolution of packaging related issues in manufacturing and the field.  
o Execute packaging projects in compliance with government and corporate guidelines. 
o Execute package line trials and package testing.
o cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practice) working experience. cGMP documentation proficiency.
o Creating: Copy and graphics specification, Pallet patterns and  Finished Put-up specifications.
o SAP related tasks including Data Entry, Raw Material Code requests, Bill Of Material  Creation and revisions. 
Generic Managerial Skills, If any
Co-ordination with Stakeholders to trace, monitor & package development process