Packaging Engineer

Job DescriptionWe’re looking for a Packaging Engineer with direct food/CPG packaging experience to support the development, testing, optimization, and commercialization of packaging solutions.This person will work hands-on with a variety of packaging materials and formats, support plant and production trials, troubleshoot packaging challenges, and partner closely with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Operations, Procurement, Marketing, and external packaging suppliers.The ideal candidate has around 5 years of dedicated Packaging Engineering experience and has taken food packaging projects from initial concept and design through testing, scale-up, and commercialization.Must Haves4–10 years of Packaging Engineering experience, ideally around 5 yearsDirect food packaging experience within a CPG environmentHands-on experience developing and testing packaging materials/formats such as:Flexible films and pouchesRigid plasticsCartons/paperboard and corrugateBottles/jarsTrays and labelsExperience with packaging development, testing, validation, and commercializationExperience taking packaging projects through the full development lifecycle, from concept through production scale-upExperience supporting plant and production trialsStrong cross-functional experience with R&D/Product Development, Quality, Manufacturing, Operations, Procurement, Marketing, and suppliersComfortable working hybrid onsite in Glenview, ILWillingness to travel as neededNice to HavesExperience with a large food or CPG organizationExperience working directly with packaging suppliers and convertersManufacturing-floor experience troubleshooting packaging or production issuesExperience with cost savings, material reduction, sustainability, or packaging optimizationExperience managing several packaging projects or SKUs simultaneouslyDETAILSLocation: Glenview, IL | Hybrid, onsite requiredBill Rate: $47-70/hrExperience: 4–10 years, ideally around 5 yearsTravel: Some travel required6 month contract to hire