What are the responsibilities and job description for the Packaging Engineer position at CRH?
Job ID: 516712
Oldcastle® APG, a CRH Company, is North America’s leading provider of innovative outdoor living solutions that enable customers to Live Well Outside. The manufacturer’s portfolio of premier building products inspires endless possibilities while providing enduring outdoor spaces where people can connect, reflect and recharge. Award-winning brands include Belgard® hardscape, Echelon® Masonry, MoistureShield® composite decking, RDI® railing, Catalyst™ Fence Solutions, Sakrete® packaged concrete, Amerimix® mortar, Pebble Technology International® pool finishes, Lawn & Garden mulches and landscape features, and Techniseal® sands and sealant technologies.
Job Summary
The Packaging Engineer will be vital to the design, development, and implementation of packaging solutions that ensure product integrity, optimize costs, and support sustainability goals. The ideal candidate will collaborate cross-functionally with product development, manufacturing, logistics, and marketing teams to deliver high-quality packaging systems.
Job Location
- This is a remote role based in Bulls Gap, TN with expected travel up to 50%
Job Responsibilities
- Design and develop packaging for new and existing products, ensuring compliance with safety, regulatory, and quality standards
- Conduct packaging testing (e.g., drop, vibration, compression) to validate performance
- Collaborate with suppliers to source materials and evaluate packaging technologies
- Optimize packaging for cost, sustainability, and supply chain efficiency
- Work with multiple materials (Wood, Shrink Wrap, Cardboard, etc.) to develop packaging solutions
- Identify areas of process improvements and develop implementation steps with affected teams
- Create collaboration with Marketing and Product Development and maintain packaging specifications, drawings, and documentation
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and troubleshoot packaging-related issues in production or distribution
- Stay current with industry trends, materials, and technologies, including NMFT compliance
- Maintenance and management of master data and accuracy review for packaging specifications
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, or a related field
- 2 years of experience in packaging design and development (heavy industrials, consumer goods, food & beverage, pharmaceuticals, or similar industries preferred)
- Strong knowledge in packaging materials, manufacturing processes, and sustainability practices
- Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks) and packaging testing protocols
- Strong project management and communication skills
- Knowledge of sustainability practices and regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, ISO, ASTM)
- Experience with automation and packaging machinery
- Familiarity with Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) tools
- Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma certification
Compensation
- Base salary is $125,000 - $140,000
- Bonus eligible
What CRH Offers You
- Highly competitive base pay
- Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
- Group retirement savings program
- Health and wellness programs
- An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
About CRH
CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.
If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!
Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
EOE/Vet/Disability
CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Salary : $125,000 - $140,000