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Packaging Engineer

United Pharma
Jersey, NJ Contractor
POSTED ON 5/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/27/2026

About the job:

We are seeking an experienced Packaging Engineer to support packaging development, testing, and production scale-up activities within a consumer manufacturing environment. This role will work cross-functionally with R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing, and Operations teams to develop innovative packaging solutions and support lifecycle management initiatives.


Key Responsibilities:

• Support packaging design, development, and validation activities

• Create and manage packaging documentation, protocols, and reports

• Develop package component specifications and testing plans

• Support packaging line trials, risk assessments, and scale-up activities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify packaging solutions and process improvements


Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Packaging Sciences, or related field

• 5 years of packaging/manufacturing industry experience

• Experience writing protocols and technical documentation

• Packaging component development experience

• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

Hourly Wage Estimation for Packaging Engineer in Jersey, NJ
$47.00 to $56.00
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