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Packaging Development Manager

Manhattan, NY · On-site

Lead packaging research, design, development, and production execution across all products and initiatives * Conduct research on emerging materials, sustainability innovations, supplier capabilities ...

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Packaging Engineer

East Hanover, NJ

$135K - $145K/yr

Provide technical leadership for packaging development and packaging technologies by: continually updating your business-relevant expertise; driving the technical development of people by teaching ...

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How much do packaging development jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for packaging development in New York is $84,720.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $64,000.00 and $99,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Packaging Development job?

A Packaging Development job involves designing, testing, and improving packaging solutions to ensure product protection, usability, and cost-effectiveness. Professionals in this role collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, manufacturing, and supply chain, to create packaging that aligns with brand identity and sustainability goals. They also evaluate materials, comply with regulatory requirements, and optimize packaging for production efficiency and customer experience.

What are the typical daily responsibilities in a Packaging Development role?

In a Packaging Development role, your day-to-day activities often include designing packaging concepts, conducting materials testing, collaborating with suppliers, and working closely with manufacturing and marketing teams to ensure packaging solutions meet functional and branding requirements. You may also be involved in troubleshooting packaging-related issues on production lines and conducting cost and sustainability analyses. Additionally, it's common to manage multiple projects simultaneously and stay updated on industry trends and regulations. This diverse set of responsibilities ensures variety in your work and opportunities to build expertise across several facets of packaging and manufacturing.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Packaging Development position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Packaging Development, you need a solid understanding of packaging materials, engineering principles, and product design, often supported by a degree in packaging engineering, materials science, or a related field. Familiarity with design software (such as CAD), testing equipment, and sometimes certifications like ISTA are commonly required. Strong project management, problem-solving, and communication skills help drive collaboration and innovation in cross-functional teams. These abilities are crucial for creating functional, cost-effective, and sustainable packaging solutions that meet regulatory and client specifications.

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Infographic showing various Packaging Development job openings in New York as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, and 14% Contract. Highlights an 71% In-person, and 29% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $84,720 per year, or $40.7 per hour.
Packaging Development Specialist

Packaging Development Specialist

Kelly Services

Summit, NJ

$70/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

At Kelly® Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom (SETT), we’re passionate about helping you find a job that works for you. We’re hiring a Packaging Specialist for a contract opportunity in Summit, New Jersey. With us, it’s all about finding the job that’s just right.
Packaging Specialist
Label Change Support (Packaging) Specialist
Summit, New Jersey
Contract through January 2027
Onsite: Mon – Fri | 8am – 5pm
Hourly Pay: $70/hr W2
Responsibilities:
  • Support packaging engineering projects from development through implementation.
  • Participate in cross-functional team meetings to support packaging initiatives.
  • Develop, maintain, and revise packaging specifications and related documentation.
  • Coordinate package testing and support validation activities.
  • Manage packaging-related change controls and documentation.
  • Collaborate with suppliers to develop packaging specifications, review die lines, and support package development.

Qualifications:
  • 5+ years of experience supporting packaging engineering or packaging development projects.
  • Work experience in other Consumer Good companies is preferred.   
  • Experience creating and maintaining packaging specifications and engineering documentation.
  • Experience with packaging change control processes and cross-functional project coordination.
  • Experience working with packaging suppliers and packaging documentation systems is preferred.
  • Technical degree preferred.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Engineering/Technology - Project Services?

Looking to work with leading project management organizations at top companies around the world? That’s where we come in. At Kelly Engineering and Kelly Technology, our Project Services Teams create expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. We connect you with opportunities to work on intriguing, innovative, and high-visibility projects-all with a schedule that works for you. Do you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects? Or are looking for a long-term opportunity? Either way, our connections and expertise will help you take your career exactly where you want to go. That’s just good planning.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life-just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.
Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
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