What are the responsibilities and job description for the Package Engineer position at Solomon Page?
Our client, a top personal care manufacturing company is looking for Package Engineer in Oxford! The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree with 2 years of relevant experience.
Role overview:
The Solomon Page Distinction
Solomon Page offers a comprehensive benefit program for hourly employees. We pride ourselves on offering medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit and commuter benefits to our employees, including freelancers - which sets us apart in the industries we serve.
About Solomon Page
Founded in 1990, Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions across a wide array of functions and industries. The success of Solomon Page reflects an organic growth strategy supported by a highly entrepreneurial culture. Acting as a strategic partner to our clients and candidates, we focus on providing customized solutions and building long-term relationships based on trust, respect, and the consistent delivery of excellent results. For more information and additional opportunities, visit: solomonpage.com and connect with us on Facebook, and LinkedIn.
Opportunity Awaits!
Role overview:
- Contract role: 12 months
- Pay: $30-$35/hr on W2
- Creates and validates 2D/3D models and technical drawings while managing detailed packaging specifications within internal systems.
- Engineers primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging solutions for the Hair category, ensuring they meet performance, quality, and cost standards.
- Leads functional, laboratory, and transit testing to confirm package integrity and develops mitigation plans for identified technical risks.
- Oversees in-plant line trials and production start-ups, providing assembly instructions and updating Bills of Material (BOM) as needed.
- Actively pursues cost-saving opportunities and researches emerging packaging trends to propose innovative solutions that align with business goals.
- Engage in cost-saving initiatives and supplier visits to continuously improve packaging knowledge and contribute to organizational efficiency.
- Acts as the technical lead in category meetings and coordinates with suppliers, procurement, and manufacturing teams to ensure seamless project execution.
- Bachelor’s degree in Packaging, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering is preferred, supported by at least 1–2 years of relevant industry experience.
- Requires deep technical knowledge of primary, secondary and tertiary packaging materials and decorating techniques.
- Proficiency in 2D drafting and 3D modeling/printing is essential, with a preference for experience in SolidWorks, FEA, or Moldflow.
- Ability to perform mechanical tolerance and stress/strain analyses, evaluate material suitability, and design multivariable experimental test plans.
- Skilled in statistical data analysis and technical reporting, with a strong grasp of quality principles like GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) and SPC.
- Proficiency in SAP and related reporting systems is required, alongside standard presentation, spreadsheet, and database software.
The Solomon Page Distinction
Solomon Page offers a comprehensive benefit program for hourly employees. We pride ourselves on offering medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit and commuter benefits to our employees, including freelancers - which sets us apart in the industries we serve.
About Solomon Page
Founded in 1990, Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions across a wide array of functions and industries. The success of Solomon Page reflects an organic growth strategy supported by a highly entrepreneurial culture. Acting as a strategic partner to our clients and candidates, we focus on providing customized solutions and building long-term relationships based on trust, respect, and the consistent delivery of excellent results. For more information and additional opportunities, visit: solomonpage.com and connect with us on Facebook, and LinkedIn.
Opportunity Awaits!
Salary : $30 - $35