Packaging Development Engineer

Are you a Packaging Development Engineer looking to join one of the top companies in the Manufacturing industry?

Are you looking to further your career and grow?

Do you have experience in packaging design and development, secondary and tertiary packaging in regulated industries?

If you answered yes to those three questions, then apply today!

Acara Solutions seeks highly qualified candidates to work hybrid with our client in Newark, DE. Interested?

Here's what you'd do:

• The Package Development Engineer is responsible for the design, development, testing, and implementation of secondary and tertiary packaging solutions supporting the business needs across product lines.
• This position plays a pivotal role in ensuring packaging meets performance requirements, regulatory standards, and logistical efficiency, while collaborating with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• The role is suited for a proactive packaging engineering professional eager to contribute technical expertise and innovative thinking in a dynamic, global organization.
• Design, develop, and qualify secondary and tertiary packaging components for products, ensuring protection, compliance, and optimal distribution.
• Work closely with product teams, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and external suppliers to create robust packaging solutions that meet internal and external requirements.
• Conduct testing and validation of packaging to ensure performance under transportation, handling, and storage conditions, utilizing industry standards and protocols.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation for packaging specifications, drawings, testing results, and change records.
• Support packaging-related troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and implement improvements to resolve issues and enhance performance.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of packaging guidelines and best practices, supporting consistency and standardization across sites and product lines.
• Stay current with regulatory and industry requirements related to packaging, including labeling, safety, and compliance for global distribution.
• Collaborate with purchasing and suppliers to evaluate and select appropriate materials, designs, and technologies for secondary and tertiary packaging.
• Support cost analysis, optimization, and value engineering initiatives to improve packaging efficiency and reduce total landed cost.
• Participate in cross-functional teams for product launches, packaging changes, and quality improvement projects.

Here's what you'll get:

Pay: $28.94/hr.

Hours: 40 hours/week.

Length: Temp (12 months).

Sounds like a good fit?

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About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

• Bachelor's Degree in Packaging Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in packaging design and development, secondary and tertiary packaging in regulated industries.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with CAD software and packaging-related documentation systems.

• Experience with ISTA, ASTM, and other packaging test standards.
• Familiarity with supply chain and logistics for large-scale distribution.
• Project management skills and experience with packaging change control processes.
• Experience working with external packaging suppliers and contract manufacturers.
• Good technical knowledge of packaging materials, testing protocols, and design principles for secondary and tertiary applications.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; detail-oriented with strong organizational abilities.
• Knowledge of relevant packaging regulations, standards, and global distribution requirements.
• Ability to analyze problems, propose effective solutions, and drive implementation to completion.

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be needed to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the necessary employment eligibility verification form upon hire.