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Description

The Packaging Engineer serves as the organizations technical contributor for the design, development, testing, and implementation of innovative, compliant, and cost-effective packaging solutions that are integral to the organization’s Product Development processes. This role provides hands on technical leadership across new product launches, packaging optimization, sustainability and innovation initiatives, and supplier partnerships. The Packaging Engineer establishes best practices, standards, and long-term strategies while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating cross-functionally to deliver creative, high-quality, functional packaging solutions across global markets.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or packaging engineering is required. Advanced degree and/or professional certification (e.g., CPP) strongly preferred.

• 12+ years of progressive experience in industrial or consumer packaging - cosmetic, pharmaceutical, personal care, devices, or regulated packaging environments.

• Deep knowledge and understanding of packaging design validation standards (ISO, ASTM, etc.), drafting and specification standards is essential.

• Advanced proficiency in 3D CAD and packaging design tools; experience with rapid prototyping and design iteration.

• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team. Excellent written, verbal, facilitation, and presentation skills; ability to influence internal and external stakeholders. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-directed with strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.

• Must have demonstrated leadership, mentoring, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

• Proven ability to lead complex packaging programs and solutions from concept through commercialization across domestic and international markets.

• Experience working in FDA-regulated and GMP environments with strong understanding of quality systems and compliance requirements.

• Experience owning specification data systems including build, optimization, and daily use management.

• Experience driving cost optimization, sustainability initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.

• Computer proficiency with standard office and collaboration tools (Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Suite, etc.).

• Bilingual Spanish/English is a plus.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Somerset, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $165000.00 - $165000.00/yr.

Competitive base compensation

• Bonus program

• Paid Time Off

• 401k with Company Match

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Commuter Benefits

• Flexible Spending Accounts, as well as Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Complimentary Scentbird Membership

• A fun, creative and energetic work environment

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Somerset,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 23, 2026.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.