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Packaging Engineer - Senior

Entegee
Princeton, NJ Contractor
POSTED ON 10/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/6/2027

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Packaging Engineer to support the development and commercialization of consumer goods packaging. The ideal candidate will have strong experience across a variety of packaging formats, materials, and manufacturing processes.

The candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Science, or a related field, along with experience in the consumer goods industry. Medical device and pharmaceutical packaging experience is not the focus for this role.

The Packaging Engineer will work closely with packaging teams, suppliers, and cross-functional partners, including international teams. Strong communication and collaboration skills are critical, as the role will serve as a liaison between packaging teams across different regions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and support primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging for new product launches.
  • Coordinate and complete qualification activities for new packaging designs and materials.
  • Develop and maintain packaging component specifications.
  • Support bottle development, packaging design, and supplier qualification activities.
  • Work with suppliers to evaluate and qualify packaging components and materials.
  • Support shrink sleeve decoration and other packaging decoration processes.
  • Collaborate with global packaging teams on international projects and product launches.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams and suppliers to ensure packaging projects meet quality, cost, timing, and performance requirements.
  • Provide technical guidance on packaging materials, manufacturing processes, and converting methods.
  • Participate in packaging development, testing, qualification, and commercialization activities.
  • Manage projects across multiple teams and communicate effectively with stakeholders at various levels.

Packaging Materials & Processes

Working knowledge of various packaging materials and converting/manufacturing methods, including:

  • Corrugated containers
  • Folding cartons / solid fiberboard
  • Plastic bottles
  • Flexible packaging
  • Thermoformed packaging
  • Injection molding
  • Shrink sleeve decoration

Job Disclaimer:

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs which are direct hire to a client

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Pay: $55.00 - $65.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person

Salary : $55 - $65

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