ICONMA · 16 hours ago
Packaging Engineer III
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$60.93/hr - $62.91/hr
7+ years expICONMA is a Business Manufacturing and Supply company looking for a Packaging Engineer III for their Remote location. The role involves designing innovative packaging solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Design & development: Create and develop innovative and cost-effective packaging solutions based on product specifications, manufacturing capabilities, customer requirements, transportation, and regulatory compliance. This includes new and revised product packaging solutions (corrugate, recyclable plastic, paper-based materials)
Build prototypes, plan and conduct testing to ensure packaging integrity, durability, and compliance with quality and safety standards (e.g., ISTA, ASTM, ISO). Determine validation requirements and design of experiments (doe) constructs in conjunction with Quality Assurance. Also prepare packaging specifications and manufacturing protocols to ensure product reliability
Evaluate and implement sustainable packaging materials and practices to support company goals and minimize environmental impact
Process Improvement: Collaborate with cross-functional teams (R&D, Manufacturing, Global Supply Chain, Commercial, etc.) to identify and execute improved packaging designs, reduce costs, and streamline packaging processes to deliver cost, quality, and capability improvements for new and existing products
Work with suppliers to source materials, manage costs, and ensure packaging quality and availability. Interface with packaging material solution vendors to identify, develop and validate potential packaging solutions. Partner with GSM on packaging second sourcing opportunities
Prepare and maintain detailed packaging specifications, artwork, CAD drawings, and documentation for new and existing products
Problem-solving: Provide technical expertise to support production/manufacturing packaging issues or customer quality related issues to packaging
Ensure all packaging complies with regulatory and safety requirements, such as FDA, EU, REACH, etc., as applicable. And demonstrate pkg capabilities with all team members including the manufacturing sites/ engineering/ GSM/ sourcing team members. Network with North America, Europe and Asia sites to effectively implement pkg projects and meet project deliverables
Qualification
Required
Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science or related field from an accredited university program is required
Minimum of 7 years of experience in packaging engineering related roles
Proficiency with packaging design software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD)
Knowledge of packaging materials (paper, plastics, glass, corrugate, etc.), manufacturing processes, and testing standards
Understanding of sustainability trends, recyclable/renewable materials, and regulatory considerations
Strong project management and organizational skills; able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Preferred
Additional certifications (i.e., CPP – Certified Packaging Professionals) is desired
Benefits
Health Benefits
Referral Program
Company
ICONMA
ICONMA: Your Partner in Global Staffing Solutions and Digital Transformation ICONMA is a globally recognized, Woman-Owned staff augmentation and technology consulting firm.
1001-5000 employees
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Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Claudine George
Founder and CEO of ICONMA, LLC
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