Packaging Design Engineer Jobs in Minnesota (NOW HIRING)

Job Title: Packaging Enginner Location: Remote-eligible; Travel up to 10% Duration: Contract - 9-12 months (Full-time, 40 hrs/week) Pay Range: $41/hr $45/hr (W2) Job ID: 374586 About BCforward BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity. Job Description We are seeking a Senior Pet Packaging Engineer to join our dynamic team within Pet R&D Packaging. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in packaging development, commercialization, and cross-functional project leadership and a proven ability to deliver innovation, drive margin improvement, and support plant system needs while maintaining quality standards. Responsibilities: Build strong relationships with business and platform partners to support trials, launches, and key initiatives. Lead cross-functional collaboration to develop margin improvement and technical innovation opportunities. Plan, conduct, and/or manage supplier experiments, trials, and analyses to validate technical packaging opportunities. Build internal and external networks and apply customer understanding to influence and gain support for initiatives. Partner effectively with suppliers and demonstrate a bias for results against key initiatives. Communicate and document technical work, including plans, specifications, experimental reports, financial analyses, and management updates. Leverage material science and packaging technical depth to drive innovation and margin improvements. Collaborate and influence cross-functional and external partners. Required Skills & Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Packaging or a related field. 5+ years of package engineering experience. Understanding of product commercialization from packaging design through manufacturing. Applied process engineering experience in consumer packaged goods. Ability to create and generate technical packaging drawings. Experience collaborating at corporate and plant levels with engineering firms, vendors, and contractors. Strong interpersonal and communication skills for face-to-face networking with business teams. Self-directed with sound time management; able to manage multiple projects. Proficient with Microsoft Office, Office 365, SharePoint, and TOPS. Ability to travel up to 10%. Preferred Skills: 7+ years of packaging development experience. Background in manufacturing, food industry, or related field. Experience with Interspec or similar Product Lifecycle Management systems. Experience in pet food manufacturing. Why BCforward? At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to: Competitive compensation and benefits Opportunities for growth with global clients A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects About Our Commitment BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Interested? Apply Now! If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply with your most recent resume. Requirements Job Title: Packaging Enginner Location: Remote-eligible; Travel up to 10% Duration: Contract - 9-12 months (Full-time, 40 hrs/week) Pay Range: $41/hr $45/hr (W2) Job ID: 374586 About BCforward BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity. Job Description We are seeking a Senior Pet Packaging Engineer to join our dynamic team within Pet R&D Packaging. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in packaging development, commercialization, and cross-functional project leadership and a proven ability to deliver innovation, drive margin improvement, and support plant system needs while maintaining quality standards. Responsibilities: Build strong relationships with business and platform partners to support trials, launches, and key initiatives. Lead cross-functional collaboration to develop margin improvement and technical innovation opportunities. Plan, conduct, and/or manage supplier experiments, trials, and analyses to validate technical packaging opportunities. Build internal and external networks and apply customer understanding to influence and gain support for initiatives. Partner effectively with suppliers and demonstrate a bias for results against key initiatives. Communicate and document technical work, including plans, specifications, experimental reports, financial analyses, and management updates. Leverage material science and packaging technical depth to drive innovation and margin improvements. Collaborate and influence cross-functional and external partners. Required Skills & Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Packaging or a related field. 5+ years of package engineering experience. Understanding of product commercialization from packaging design through manufacturing. Applied process engineering experience in consumer packaged goods. Ability to create and generate technical packaging drawings. Experience collaborating at corporate and plant levels with engineering firms, vendors, and contractors. Strong interpersonal and communication skills for face-to-face networking with business teams. Self-directed with sound time management; able to manage multiple projects. Proficient with Microsoft Office, Office 365, SharePoint, and TOPS. Ability to travel up to 10%. Preferred Skills: 7+ years of packaging development experience. Background in manufacturing, food industry, or related field. Experience with Interspec or similar Product Lifecycle Management systems. Experience in pet food manufacturing. Why BCforward? At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to: Competitive compensation and benefits Opportunities for growth with global clients A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects About Our Commitment BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Interested? Apply Now! If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply with your most recent resume.