Packaging Engineer
Location: Remote - United States
Department: CPG
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Department: CPG
Job Description
Adept Group offers an award-winning workplace for exceptional packaging industry talent. We work on a range of innovative projects for iconic brand owners. Our technically gifted team collaborates to produce unparalleled results.
We offer a great place to showcase your expertise and build upon your skillset. All while having fun with amazing people from a variety of diverse backgrounds. We’re driven, inspirational and most importantly, human.
We offer a flexible, creative culture focusing on 3 pillars - our environment, our communities, and our health and well-being. Join a team committed to building a sustainable future!
The Opportunity
Adept Group is seeking a Packaging Engineer (1099 Contractor) to add to our team! This candidate would have 3+ years of full packaging development experience within the Food & Beverage industry. They would also have experience with frozen food cartons, flexible films, thermoform packaging, corrugate, and stretch wrap. Familiarity with Spec/PLM systems.
This is a 1099 Contractor (Independent Contractor) opportunity for 3 months at 40 hours per week with some travel to Portsmouth, NH, Virginia, and/or Nova Scotia.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support Packaging Specialist with spec uploads and validations in GSM system
- Review dielines, packaging copy, and artwork for accuracy
- Validate packaging efficiency (dimensions, fit, palletization)
- Ensure accuracy of packaging data across GSM, JD Edwards, TraceGains
- Support commercialization team with packaging-related project updates (2–3 meetings weekly)
- Collaborate cross-functionally with QA, Regulatory, Product Development
Typical Day-to-Day:
- Receive work packages from Packaging Specialist
- Upload and validate specs in GSM / JD Edwards
- Handle data accuracy checks and troubleshooting
- Coordinate with QA and commercialization teams
- Traveling to plants, if needed
Requirements:
- 3-7 years of packaging engineering experience
- Food & Beverage industry experience
- Materials: Frozen food cartons, flexible films, thermoform packaging, corrugate, and stretch wrap
- Systems: PLM and ERP familiarity
- Ability to quickly learn company-specific processes and workflows
- Strong attention to detail for accuracy
- Willingness to travel occasionally for plant support
Nice-to-Haves:
- TraceGains system
- Prior frozen food packaging experience
- Palletization/efficiency review experience
- Familiarity with commercialization processes
- Experience with laminated films and semi-rigid thermoforms (skin pack) would be a plus
Disclaimer:
This is a 1099 independent contractor position. As such, this role is not eligible for company-sponsored benefits, including health insurance, paid time off, or retirement plans. The contractor is responsible for managing their own tax withholdings, insurance coverage, and other obligations associated with independent contractor status.
This is a 1099 independent contractor position. As such, this role is not eligible for company-sponsored benefits, including health insurance, paid time off, or retirement plans. The contractor is responsible for managing their own tax withholdings, insurance coverage, and other obligations associated with independent contractor status.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
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