Packaging Engineer
Overview
We are seeking a Packaging Engineer to help build, standardize, and improve packaging processes across a diverse product portfolio. This role will focus on creating scalable packaging standards, reducing product damage during shipping, and partnering closely with manufacturing and distribution teams to improve pack-out quality and efficiency.
This is a high-impact role with significant opportunity to define processes from the ground up and influence how products are packaged, protected, and shipped across multiple channels.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement standardized packaging processes across manufacturing and distribution locations
Evaluate current packaging methods and identify opportunities to reduce product damage during shipping
Design and document packaging configurations and pack-outs for a wide variety of products
Work directly with plant floor teams to implement packaging standards and provide hands-on training
Partner with manufacturing and distribution teams to ensure packaging solutions meet operational and customer requirements
Support packaging for multiple shipping models, including direct-to-consumer, retail, and bulk shipments
Collaborate with engineering and automation resources to support packaging automation initiatives
Analyze opportunities to reduce packaging waste and improve material efficiency
Explore where returnable or reusable packaging solutions may be appropriate
Support packaging design using CAD tools as needed
Travel to manufacturing and distribution sites to support implementation and continuous improvement efforts
Required Qualifications
Experience developing or standardizing packaging processes in a manufacturing or distribution environment
Understanding of consumer products packaging and distribution center requirements
Hands-on experience with corrugated packaging and protective liners
Ability to work cross-functionally with operations, engineering, and supply chain teams
Strong communication skills and comfort working directly with shop-floor personnel
Preferred Qualifications
Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience
Exposure to both manufacturing plants and distribution centers
Experience supporting or implementing packaging automation
CAD experience (e.g., SolidWorks or similar)
Familiarity with ERP systems
Travel & Location
Approximately 30% travel, primarily to U.S. manufacturing and distribution locations
Travel is expected to be higher during initial ramp-up and decrease over time
Role may be based near a manufacturing or distribution facility
Why This Role
This position offers a rare opportunity to build packaging standards from the ground up, work across multiple facilities, and make a visible, measurable impact on product quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
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