What are the responsibilities and job description for the Packaging Engineer II position at Adept Group (Adept Packaging)?
Adept Group offers an award-winning workplace for exceptional packaging industry talent. We work on a range of innovative projects for iconic brand owners. Our technically gifted team collaborates to produce unparalleled results. We offer a great place to showcase your expertise and build upon your skillset. All while having fun with amazing people from a variety of diverse backgrounds. We’re driven, inspirational and most importantly, human. We offer a flexible, creative culture focusing on 3 pillars - our environment, our communities, and our health and well-being. Join a team committed to building a sustainable future! The Opportunity Adept Group is seeking a Packaging Engineer II to add to our team! The ideal candidate would have 2–5 years of packaging engineering experience in CPG food, beverage, or closely related manufacturing environments. Key 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.
- 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.
- Competitive Salary
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with Health Savings Options and Wellness Programs
- 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Generous Company Match
- Paid Parental Leave and Company Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Sick and Mental Health Days
- 11 Paid Company Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Professional Development Opportunities
Salary : $70,000 - $90,000