Packaging Engineer II

Location: Remote - United States
Department: CPG/Food

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 II to add to our team! The ideal candidate would have 2–5 years of packaging engineering experience in CPG food, beverage, or closely related manufacturing environments.
 
Key Responsibilities: 
  • Lead and execute packaging engineering projects across CPG Food and Beverage categories such as snacks, rigid/flexible foods, refrigerated/frozen foods, beverages, confection, and ready‑to‑eat products. 
  • Own the development, qualification, and commercialization of primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging components. 
  • Lead specification creation, maintenance, and harmonization activities in client systems (PLM, ERP, or digital spec platforms). 
  • Conduct advanced packaging testing including transit simulations, shelf-life studies, barrier performance evaluations, machinability reviews, and line trial validation. 
  • Collaborate with R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Quality to drive packaging initiatives from concept to launch. 
  • Identify and resolve packaging manufacturing issues, partnering with suppliers and co‑packers as needed. 
  • Support or lead sustainability initiatives, including packaging optimization, recyclability improvements, lightweighting, and material consolidation. 
  • Drive continuous improvement across packaging processes, documentation, and data governance. 
Requirements: 
  • Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Food Science, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical discipline. 
  • 2–5 years of packaging engineering experience in CPG food, beverage, or closely related manufacturing environments. 
  • Proven hands‑on experience with:  
  • Flexible packaging (films, laminations, pouches) 
  • Rigid plastics (PET, HDPE, PP)
  • Paperboard and corrugate
  • Labels, closures, overwraps
  • Solid understanding of packaging manufacturing processes (form-fill-seal, thermoforming, injection molding, blow molding, carton converting).
  • Demonstrated ability to manage packaging changes, trial execution, testing protocols, and vendor interactions.
  • Experience using specification systems such as PLM, ERP, or digital packaging platforms.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and project coordination skills.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with cross‑functional teams.
  • Project management experience.
  • Working knowledge of industry standards & regulations: ASTM, ISTA, ISO, EPR/PPWR.
  • TOPS/Cape software experience.
Benefits: 
  • Competitive Salary
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with Health Savings Options and Wellness Programs
  • 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Generous Company Match
  • Paid Parental Leave and Company Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Sick and Mental Health Days
  • 11 Paid Company Holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Professional Development Opportunities       
Compensation Range: $70,000 - $90,000
 
Adept Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace.
 
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
 
Adept Group participates in the E-Verify program to verify the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. For more information about E-Verify, please visit the official website at https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify


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