Packaging Engineer

Job Description:

• Lead packaging projects or teams to design, develop, optimize and specify materials that deliver consumer benefit through new products, quality improvements and cost-savings opportunities.
• Apply industry-leading technologies and tools and leverage supplier relationships while effectively managing intellectual property rights.
• Deliver solutions on time and on budget using project management methodologies and providing status updates to stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership for packaging development and packaging technologies by: continually updating your business-relevant expertise; driving the technical development of people by teaching, coaching, mentoring and identifying future technical leaders; defining and sharing technical best practices, and; influencing the technical direction of the business.

Requirements:

• B.S or M.S. Packaging or Technical degree (Mechanical, Industrial Chemical or Food Engineering.)
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in packaging development
• Leadership experience required 
• Strong technical foundation and a high level of technical curiosity 
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage complexity 
• Executional excellence, personal leadership, time management and problem-solving competencies 

This is a Permanent position based out of East Hanover, NJ.

The pay range for this position is $135000.00 - $145000.00/yr.

Will provide to candidates after resume submission due to confidential nature of the search.

This is a hybrid position in East Hanover,NJ.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 6, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Salary : $135,000 - $145,000