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AdEPT Technology Group plc · 1 day ago

Packaging Engineer II

United States

Full-time

Remote

Entry, Mid Level

$70K/yr - $90K/yr

2+ years exp

Adept Group offers an award-winning workplace for exceptional packaging industry talent, focusing on innovative projects for iconic brand owners. They are seeking a Packaging Engineer II to lead and execute packaging engineering projects across CPG Food and Beverage categories, collaborating with various teams to drive packaging initiatives from concept to launch.

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Responsibilities

Lead and execute packaging engineering projects across CPG Food and Beverage categories such as snacks, rigid/flexible foods, refrigerated/frozen foods, beverages, confection, and ready‑to‑eat products

Own the development, qualification, and commercialization of primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging components

Lead specification creation, maintenance, and harmonization activities in client systems (PLM, ERP, or digital spec platforms)

Conduct advanced packaging testing including transit simulations, shelf-life studies, barrier performance evaluations, machinability reviews, and line trial validation

Collaborate with R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Quality to drive packaging initiatives from concept to launch

Identify and resolve packaging manufacturing issues, partnering with suppliers and co‑packers as needed

Support or lead sustainability initiatives, including packaging optimization, recyclability improvements, lightweighting, and material consolidation

Drive continuous improvement across packaging processes, documentation, and data governance

Qualification

Packaging EngineeringCPG FoodBeverageSpecification SystemsFlexible PackagingRigid PlasticsPackaging Manufacturing ProcessesProject ManagementAnalytical SkillsTOPS/Cape SoftwareIndustry Standards KnowledgeCommunication SkillsCollaboration Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Food Science, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical discipline

2–5 years of packaging engineering experience in CPG food, beverage, or closely related manufacturing environments

Proven hands‑on experience with: Flexible packaging (films, laminations, pouches), Rigid plastics (PET, HDPE, PP), Paperboard and corrugate, Labels, closures, overwraps

Solid understanding of packaging manufacturing processes (form-fill-seal, thermoforming, injection molding, blow molding, carton converting)

Demonstrated ability to manage packaging changes, trial execution, testing protocols, and vendor interactions

Experience using specification systems such as PLM, ERP, or digital packaging platforms

Strong analytical, communication, and project coordination skills

Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with cross‑functional teams

Project management experience

Working knowledge of industry standards & regulations: ASTM, ISTA, ISO, EPR/PPWR

TOPS/Cape software experience