Staffmark Group ยท 2 months ago
Packaging Development Engineer
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$78K/yr - $98K/yr
3+ years expStaffmark is a specialty contract packaging and OEM food manufacturer known for developing and producing custom specialized food products. They are seeking an experienced Packaging Engineer to join their R&D team, focusing on the end-to-end development and design of packaging materials and containers for food products while ensuring quality standards and leading cost reduction initiatives.
Professional ServicesRecruitingStaffing Agency
Responsibilities
Develop, select, and design appropriate containers, films, and packaging materials for all new food products, specifically focusing on the unique requirements for sauces, seasonings, and dry mixes
Propose, champion, and implement sustainable packaging solutions, such as paper conversion and the increased use of recycled and biodegradable materials
Act as the primary technical liaison, collaborating and negotiating with external packaging material suppliers, printing companies, and filling machine manufacturers
Evaluate and confirm the suitability of packaging on mass production and filling lines, while providing expert technical support to troubleshoot and resolve packaging-related production issues in a copacking/contract manufacturing environment
Establish comprehensive packaging specifications and define quality and durability testing standards to ensure product integrity and shelf-life
Partner closely with cross-functional teams, including Marketing, Product Development, and Manufacturing, to deliver optimal packaging solutions throughout the entire product lifecycle
Lead efforts to identify and implement cost reduction measures related to packaging and materials procurement
Qualification
Required
A minimum of 3 years of professional packaging design or material development experience within the food, beverage, or Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industries
Demonstrated knowledge of a variety of packaging materials, including but not limited to plastics, laminated films, paper containers, and bottles
Solid understanding of packaging machinery and filling equipment, including the ability to conduct compatibility assessments
Proven experience in negotiation with packaging suppliers and/or purchasing packaging materials
Preferred
Direct experience with packaging materials for dry goods (seasonings/mixes) and/or liquid/viscous products (sauces/dressings)
Direct experience working within a contract packaging (copacker) or OEM manufacturing environment
Prior experience working directly within Food Manufacturing environments, particularly those dealing with seasonings, sauces, or confectionery
Experience gained at a Packaging Material Manufacturer (e.g., plastic, laminate, paperboard)
A Bachelor's degree in Packaging Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field
Company
Staffmark Group
Staffmark Group is a staffing company that fills positions in businesses like clerical, financial, legal, healthcare, and light industrial.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Tom Simeur, CSP
Chief Financial Officer
Stacey Lane, CSP
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
2025-10-15
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