First Quality · 13 hours ago
Senior Packaging and Design Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
5+ years expFirst Quality is a family-owned company that produces high-quality personal care and household products. The Senior Packaging and Design Engineer will lead the design and development of packaging solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize packaging materials and ensure regulatory compliance.
ConsumerHealth CareInformation ServicesManufacturingRetail
Responsibilities
Lead the design and development of packaging solutions considering factors such as product protection, product compatibility, distribution, sustainability, and regulatory requirements
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Sales & Marketing, Product Development, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, and Manufacturing, to define packaging requirements and specifications for new and existing products
Establish and maintain robust packaging specifications and processes, including supplier qualifications, mold qualifications, plant trials and packaging testing
Identify opportunities for process optimization, cost reduction, and performance enhancement within the packaging supply chain
Drive continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging best practices, emerging technologies, and industry trends to enhance packaging efficiency, sustainability, and innovation
Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and external partners, to achieve shared objectives and resolve technical challenges
Responsible for End-to-End packaging initiatives, encompassing assessment and implementation. Align with plant resources to make sure the initiatives are feasible and sustainable
Evaluate our packaging design performance, and support plants in packaging CI initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
Minimum of five (5) years of work experience in package development of laundry, homecare, cosmetic or the food industry is required
Significant knowledge extrusion blow molding, injection molding, thermoforming, and flexible barrier films
Experience in liquid filled packaging formats and stand-up pouches
Proven history of successfully leading packaging design and development projects from concept to commercialization
Proficiency in palletization software, mold qualifications, and packaging material testing
Strong understanding of intellectual property, with a focus on patent review and creation
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders
Demonstrated leadership abilities, with experience driving continuous improvement initiatives
Travel requirement expected to range between 25-30% to various First Quality sites in the US & Canada, as well as for vendor or industry meetings
Benefits
Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities
Paid time off (three-week minimum)
Medical, dental and vision starting day one
401(k) with employer match
Paid parental leave
Child and family care assistance (dependent care FSA with employer match up to $2500)
Bundle of joy benefit (year's worth of free diapers to all team members with a new baby)
Tuition assistance
Wellness program with savings of up to $4,000 per year on insurance premiums
Company
First Quality
Manufacturing Adult Incontinence Products, Feminine Hygiene Products, Baby Wipes, Adult Washcloths, and Consumer Paper Products.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Mike Janiak
Chief Information Officer
Recent News
2025-10-07
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