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Mars

Engineer, Packaging Development

Franklin, TN · On-site

The Senior Packaging Engineer is responsible for leading large, business-critical projects with regional or brand-wide impact, ensuring alignment from concept through commercialization. This role ...

Adept Group

Senior Packaging Engineer

Chattanooga, TN · On-site

The Opportunity Adept Group is seeking a Packaging Engineer (1099 Contractor) in the Chattanooga, TN area! The ideal candidate would have 5+ years of experience in R&D at B2C or B2B , preferably in ...

Adept Group

Senior Packaging Engineer

Chattanooga, TN · On-site

The Opportunity Adept Group is seeking a Packaging Engineer (1099 Contractor) in the Chattanooga, TN area! The ideal candidate would have 5+ years of experience in R&D at B2C or B2B , preferably in ...

Adept Group

Senior Packaging Engineer

Chattanooga, TN · On-site

$90 - $130/hr

The Opportunity Adept Group is seeking a Packaging Engineer (1099 Contractor) in the Chattanooga, TN area! The ideal candidate would have 5+ years of experience in R&D at B2C or B2B , preferably in ...

Adept Group

Senior Packaging Engineer

Chattanooga, TN · On-site

The Opportunity Adept Group is seeking a Packaging Engineer (1099 Contractor) in the Chattanooga, TN area! The ideal candidate would have 5+ years of experience in R&D at B2C or B2B , preferably in ...

Adept Group

Senior Packaging Engineer

Chattanooga, TN · On-site +1

The Opportunity Adept Group is seeking a Packaging Engineer (1099 Contractor) in the Chattanooga, TN area! The ideal candidate would have 5+ years of experience in R&D at B2C or B2B , preferably in ...

Colgate

Packaging Engineer

Morristown, TN · On-site

$97 - $120/hr

Responsible for Technology Transfer from Package Engineering to Manufacturing Operations to ensure ... communicate effectively with senior leaders and remote team members * Product design and ...

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Autokiniton

Packaging Engineer

Watertown, TN · On-site

Creates engineering drawings, samples and written standards for packaging. * May lead project teams ... We empower all our Associates - from entry-level to senior-level - with the skills and knowledge ...

J&J Snack Foods

Packaging Engineering Lead

La Vergne, TN · On-site

$97K - $128K/yr

... and senior leadership. * Ability to mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance to ... Knowledge of secondary packaging equipment and formats. * Experience designing packaging for ...

Mars

Senior Project Engineer

Jackson, TN

$86K - $112K/yr

Senior Project Engineer As a Senior Project Engineer, you will be responsible for the design and ... Process, Packaging, Electrical, Construction or Construction Management. * In-depth understanding ...

Fusion Energy Base

Senior Magnet Engineer

Knoxville, TN · On-site

$130 - $190/hr

Senior Magnet Engineer Join us in our mission to commercialize fusion energy. About Type One Energy ... Create designs using engineering software packages to optimize the magnet performance.

Orano

Senior Licensing Engineer

Oak Ridge, TN · On-site

$99K - $137K/yr

As the Senior Licensing Engineer , you'll work on complex engineering assignments in electrical ... Coordinate licensing evaluations supporting engineering change packages. * Ensure design evolution ...

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Engineer, Packaging Development

Mars

Franklin, TN • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 5 days ago

Mars Inc. rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 39 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

127th of 440 rated food and drinks producers

Job description

Job Description:

The Packaging Engineer leads the development and deployment of innovation, sustainability, and productivity initiatives across Mars Petcare North America's packaging portfolio. Operating in a pet-friendly, collaborative environment, this role provides cross-functional leadership to support existing products, drive new package development, and standardize processes across pilot and full-scale manufacturing sites.

Success in this role requires connecting innovative workstreams with high-quality, consistent manufacturing outcomes to deliver packaging solutions that meet evolving pet parent needs. The Senior Packaging Engineer is responsible for leading large, business-critical projects with regional or brand-wide impact, ensuring alignment from concept through commercialization.

This role provides strong technical expertise and strategic insight, while owning the management and implementation of key packaging processes, standards, and continuous improvement initiatives. The Senior Packaging Engineer plays a critical role in driving operational excellence, influencing stakeholders, and advancing scalable, sustainable packaging solutions across the portfolio.

What are we looking for?

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in in Packaging, Engineering, Chemistry, Food Science, a related technical field or equivalent

  • 3-5 years' experience working on packaging projects and technology development

  • Demonstrated experience with retort, cans, and corrugated shipping containers

  • Strong understanding of machinery and scale-up risks

  • Willingness to travel up to 30%

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree in in Packaging, Engineering, Chemistry, Food Science, or a related technical field

What will be your key responsibilities?

  • Technical Leadership: Lead and manage high-impact, complex packaging development projects (e.g., retort packaging, cans, pouches, bags, etc.) spanning across major portfolios.

  • Advanced Specifications: Develop complex specifications for multi-site and cross-functional projects, ensuring packaging robustness across the entire value chain.

  • Innovation & Scale-Up: Translate technology from virtual/working proof-of-principle models to full-scale working machinery in partnership with third-party builders and global teams.

  • Risk & Opportunity Management: Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks of regional or site-level impact. Cascade coaching on risk management tools to junior associates.

  • Associate Development: Mentor, coach, and support the technical development of junior Packaging Engineers and Technologists within the team.

What can you expect from Mars?

  • Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.

  • Join a purpose driven company, where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.

  • Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.

  • An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

Mars does not sponsor visas for this role.

This position is not eligible for relocation benefits.

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