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Herbalife

Associate Packaging Engineer

Winston Salem, NC

$13.75 - $17/hr

Will work in a multi-functional environment to support Packaging Engineering projects by applying Packaging Engineering principals to develop and commercialize new packaging components or revise ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Qualcomm

Staff Packaging Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

Principal Duties & Responsibilities * Hand on experience with large body size FCBGA/LGA , FCCSP ... Package Design/Technology Engineering or related work experience. Additional Preferred ...

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As of Jul 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for 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.

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A Principal Packaging Engineer is a senior-level professional responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing packaging solutions for products. They ensure packaging meets functional, cost, and sustainability requirements while complying with industry regulations. This role involves cross-functional collaboration with manufacturing, supply chain, marketing, and regulatory teams to improve packaging performance and efficiency. Principal Packaging Engineers also lead innovation initiatives, troubleshoot issues, and implement new technologies to enhance packaging design and reduce environmental impact.

What are the typical responsibilities of a Principal Packaging Engineer in a manufacturing environment?

As a Principal Packaging Engineer in a manufacturing setting, you will lead the design, development, and optimization of packaging solutions for new and existing products. This includes collaborating closely with R&D, quality assurance, supply chain, and production teams to ensure packaging meets performance, safety, and sustainability standards. You may also oversee testing, validation, and process improvements, as well as mentor junior engineers and participate in supplier evaluations. These responsibilities are critical for ensuring product integrity, customer satisfaction, and compliance with industry regulations while driving cost-efficiency.

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

To thrive as a Principal Packaging Engineer, you need deep expertise in packaging design, materials science, regulatory compliance, and project management, usually supported by a degree in engineering or a related field. Experience with CAD software, packaging testing protocols, and knowledge of industry standards (such as ISTA or ISO) are highly valuable, along with relevant certifications like Six Sigma or PMP. Exceptional problem-solving ability, leadership, and cross-functional communication skills help you influence teams and manage complex projects. These capabilities are crucial for developing innovative, cost-effective packaging solutions that meet business objectives and regulatory requirements.

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Packaging Engineer

Packaging Engineer

DivIHN Integration Inc

Round Lake, IL • On-site

Contractor

Re-posted 25 days ago

Job description

DivIHN (pronounced “divine”) is a CMMI ML3-certified Technology and Talent solutions firm. Driven by a unique Purpose, Culture, and Value Delivery Model, we enable meaningful connections between talented professionals and forward-thinking organizations. Since our formation in 2002, organizations across commercial and public sectors have been trusting us to help build their teams with exceptional temporary and permanent talent.

Visit us at https://divihn.com/find-a-job/ to learn more and view our open positions.

 
Please apply or call one of us to learn more

For further inquiries regarding the following opportunity, please contact our Talent Specialist:
Hema at 630 847-0275
 
Title:  Packaging Engineer
Location: Round Lake, IL
Duration: 12 Months 
 
Job Description:
  • This position is a contract Packaging Engineering position within client’s Pharmaceutical segment R&D group. With some supervision, performs sustaining engineering activities on current product packaging and packaging processes with priorities based on quality and compliance, continuity of supply, and cost savings initiatives. When applicable, will support new product development teams by acting as an extended team member to provide the design, development and verification testing of new product packaging and assist the manufacturing plants in qualification of new packaging processes.
  • This position applies a solid understanding of theories/practices utilized in the field of packaging. The position will include exposure to several types of packaging materials and processes including flexible and rigid films, HDPE and foil pouches, corrugated design and protective packaging, thermoforming, flow-wrap, form/fill/seal, printing technologies and other related packaging processes. The position may require travel to the manufacturing plants and packaging suppliers.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Lead and/or contribute to the planning and execution of packaging projects for a variety of project types including Quality/CAPA, Regulatory Compliance, Supplier Notices of Change, Cost Savings, and New Product Introductions at various domestic and international manufacturing facilities.
  • Manage projects with moderate complexity and scope and be required to effectively manage multiple projects with minimal assistance and supervision. May work on a large scale program or several smaller projects.
  • Develop protocols for testing and engage in Change Control activities interfacing with multiple functional groups, including manufacturing plants and suppliers in a team environment to execute packaging changes.
  • Approve new packaging materials and systems, studying and recommending techniques to improve and/or cost reduce existing products/processes, investigating new sources for packaging materials.
  • Create packaging material specifications, associated drawings, and packaging procedural specifications to provide the required technical information necessary to support the product/packaging configuration.
  • Plans, schedules, and collaborates with cross-functional team supporting packaging projects to achieved project objectives and milestones.
  • Expected to utilize their experience to generate cost savings ideas by recommending new materials or design modifications and resolve packaging issues by using critical thinking skills and DMAIC techniques to solve complex problems.
  • Perform financial planning and assists in the analysis to justify project approval.
Qualifications:
  • B.S. in Packaging or relevant Engineering degree (e.g. Mechanical, Chemical, Biomedical) with a minimum of 5 years of experience.
  • Must have experience or advanced training and demonstrate proficiency in packaging materials and processes, problem analysis and resolution, statistical methods, and design of experiments.
  • Proficient in applicable change control and development methodology and processes required to execute packaging projects.
  • Successful track record of managing packaging projects possessing a sense of urgency and commitment to meet project milestones to ensure manufacturing plants and R&D teams achieve targeted goals.
  • Cross-functional team experience, including technical and non-technical work.
  • The ability to deal with ambiguity and effective use of creative problem solving skills.
  • Embrace Lean Principals and utilize concepts such as standard work to drive continuous improvement.
  • Ability to organize and present technical and project management overviews with minimal assistance.
  • Preferred: Experience in the Medical Field

About us:
DivIHN, the 'IT Asset Performance Services' organization, provides Professional Consulting, Custom Projects, and Professional Resource Augmentation services to clients in the Mid-West and beyond. The strategic characteristics of the organization are Standardization, Specialization, and Collaboration.

DivIHN is an equal opportunity employer. DivIHN does not and shall not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status.