Packaging Development Engineer
 Staffmark Group | |
$78,000.00-$98,000.00
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 United States, Arizona, Phoenix | |
 Oct 29, 2025 | |
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Position Title: Packaging Development Engineer
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Classification: Exempt (Salaried)
Work Schedules: Full-Time, Standard Business Hours (Monday-Friday)
Summary
The client is a specialty a contract packaging (copacker) /OEM food manufacturer known for developing and producing custom specialized dry goods (seasonings/mixes) to liquid/viscous products (sauces/dressings) for a diverse customer base spanning retail, wholesale, foodservice, and industrial needs. They are seeking an experienced Packaging Engineer to join their R&D team. This critical role involves the end-to-end development and design of packaging materials and containers for both new and existing food products. The engineer will evaluate materials for high-volume production, ensure quality standards are met, and lead key cost reduction and sustainability initiatives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to
* Develop, select, and design appropriate containers, films, and packaging materials for all new food products, specifically focusing on the unique requirements for sauces, seasonings, and dry mixes.
* Propose, champion, and implement sustainable packaging solutions, such as paper conversion and the increased use of recycled and biodegradable materials.
* Act as the primary technical liaison, collaborating and negotiating with external packaging material suppliers, printing companies, and filling machine manufacturers.
* Evaluate and confirm the suitability of packaging on mass production and filling lines, while providing expert technical support to troubleshoot and resolve packaging-related production issues in a copacking/contract manufacturing environment.
* Establish comprehensive packaging specifications and define quality and durability testing standards to ensure product integrity and shelf-life.
* Partner closely with cross-functional teams, including Marketing, Product Development, and Manufacturing, to deliver optimal packaging solutions throughout the entire product lifecycle.
* Lead efforts to identify and implement cost reduction measures related to packaging and materials procurement.
Qualifications
Required
* A minimum of 3 years of professional packaging design or material development experience within the food, beverage, or Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industries.
* Demonstrated knowledge of a variety of packaging materials, including but not limited to plastics, laminated films, paper containers, and bottles.
* Solid understanding of packaging machinery and filling equipment, including the ability to conduct compatibility assessments.
* Proven experience in negotiation with packaging suppliers and/or purchasing packaging materials.
Preferred
* Direct experience with packaging materials for dry goods (seasonings/mixes) and/or liquid/viscous products (sauces/dressings).
* Direct experience working within a contract packaging (copacker) or OEM manufacturing environment.
* Prior experience working directly within Food Manufacturing environments, particularly those dealing with seasonings, sauces, or confectionery.
* Experience gained at a Packaging Material Manufacturer (e.g., plastic, laminate, paperboard).
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