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Senior Packaging Engineer

Nestlé Health Science
Bridgewater, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 12/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/28/2026
At Nestlé Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective strength to empower healthier lives. Our broad product portfolio includes renowned brands like Garden of Life®, Nature's Bounty®, Vital Proteins®, Orgain®, Nuun®, BOOST®, Carnation Breakfast Essentials®, Peptamen®, Compleat Organic Blends®, and more. We also have extensive pharmaceutical expertise, offering innovative medicines that aim to prevent, manage, and treat gastrointestinal and metabolic-related diseases.

At Nestlé Health Science, we bring our best for better lives. Our people are challenged to bring fresh, diverse views and make bold moves to empower healthier lives through nutrition. We know brilliant ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. Here we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and collaborate with teams that champion focused and forward thinking. We are committed to fostering professional growth and celebrating the achievements of our people along the way. We offer dynamic career paths, robust development, opportunities to learn from talented colleagues around the globe, and benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.

Join us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Packaging Engineer to lead and support packaging innovation initiatives. This role will focus on the development and evaluation of new packaging technologies, materials, and equipment

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the design, development, and implementation of innovative packaging solutions across multiple product categories.
  • Evaluate and integrate new packaging technologies, materials, and equipment to enhance product performance, sustainability, and cost-efficiency.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, manufacturing, marketing, and suppliers to ensure packaging solutions meet functional, regulatory, and brand requirements.
  • Conduct feasibility studies, pilot trials, and validation testing for new packaging systems.
  • Provide technical expertise in rigid plastic development, including material selection, molding processes, and performance optimization.
  • Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and sustainability practices in packaging.
  • Support troubleshooting and continuous improvement efforts for existing packaging lines.
  • Document and communicate technical findings, specifications, and project updates clearly and effectively.

Experience and Education Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in packaging development, preferably in the food, beverage, or consumer goods industry.
  • Proven experience with rigid plastic packaging technologies and processes.
  • Strong understanding of packaging equipment, filling technologies, and automation systems.
  • Excellent project management, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Familiarity with sustainability practices and regulatory requirements in packaging.

The approximate pay range for this position is $115,000.00 to $135,000.00. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location.

Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at About Us | Nestlé Careers (nestlejobs.com).

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

Review our applicant privacy notice before applying at https://www.nestlejobs.com/privacy.

Job Requisition: 382535

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Salary : $115,000 - $135,000

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