Packaging Engineer Temp

We are seeking a capable and motivated Packaging Engineer to support packaging initiatives for the Consumer Products Group (CPG) during a 5-month contract assignment. This individual will contribute to the packaging development process, collaborating with cross-functional teams and supporting various packaging projects. The ideal candidate will bring solid technical knowledge, strong organizational skills, and a willingness to learn.

The position involves working on primary and transportation package design, die line creation, packaging testing, and documentation. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience while making meaningful contributions to a wide range of packaging projects.

Key Responsibilities

As a Packaging Engineer, this individual will:

• Design and develop structural packaging solutions to support product launches
• Support internal and external testing of packaging components and systems
• Create and revise die lines for primary and secondary packaging
• Prepare and maintain materials specifications and documentation for RFQs
• Contribute to packaging development activities throughout the lifecycle of a product
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Marketing, Industrial Design, Engineering, Regulatory) to meet project timelines
• Support continuous improvement initiatives
• Assist in testing processes using ASTM/ISTA methods and retailer compliance requirements
• Create standard packaging drawings and help manage documentation
• Gain experience working with packaging materials including chipboard, corrugated fiberboard, and plastics

Supportive Duties

• Communicate regularly with external vendors and suppliers to support prototyping, development, and testing
• Provide technical assistance for legacy packaging improvements or updates
• Help review and validate labeling for primary and transport packaging in collaboration with Brand and Regulatory teams

Skills and Qualifications

• 1-3 years of relevant packaging engineering experience (internships or co-ops may count toward this).
• Experience in consumer product packaging for retail and direct-to-consumer channels preferred.
• Proficient in packaging design tools such as ArtiosCAD; familiarity with SolidWorks and PDM is a plus.
• Basic understanding of ISTA and ASTM testing protocols.
• Comfortable working with standard packaging materials (corrugated, chipboard, plastics).
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Good communication skills to share ideas and ask questions in a team setting.
• Willingness to take initiative and problem solve.
• Ability to create and maintain packaging documentation and specifications.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Science, Packaging Engineering, or a related field