Altria Group, Inc

Packaging Principal Engineer II

Altria Group, Inc$132K — $202K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field (e.g., Packaging Engineering, Materials Engineering).
  • 12+ years of experience in packaging engineering and commercialization.
  • Track record of leading complex packaging initiatives from concept to launch.
  • Expertise in packaging materials, manufacturing technologies, and design.
  • Ability to influence strategy across organizations and lead cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

  • Develop long-term packaging technology roadmaps aligned with business objectives.
  • Identify trends in materials and manufacturing to shape future packaging platforms.
  • Lead the development of innovative packaging solutions for next-gen products.
  • Oversee the integration of packaging design, materials, and manufacturing processes.
  • Act as a technical leader in packaging technologies and best practices.
  • Collaborate with various departments for packaging innovation and market readiness.
  • Drive packaging strategies that align with sustainability and compliance goals.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model provides flexibility in work arrangements.
  • Opportunity to lead cross-functional projects for professional growth.
  • Engagement with cutting-edge technology and innovation practices.
  • Involvement in sustainability initiatives that impact the environment positively.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Packaging Principal Engineer II

Req Id: 3291

Work Model: Hybrid

Company: Altria Client Services

State/Province: Virginia

Job Description:
What You'll Do

Lead Enterprise Packaging Strategy
  • Develop long-term packaging technology roadmaps aligned with business and innovation objectives.
  • Identify emerging materials, manufacturing technologies, sustainability advancements, and consumer trends that can shape future product platforms.
  • Influence strategic investments, supplier partnerships, and capability development opportunities across the organization.
  • Anticipate future packaging challenges and create innovative solutions that support business growth.

Drive Packaging Innovation & Commercialization
  • Lead the development of breakthrough packaging solutions supporting new and next-generation products.
  • Guide packaging architecture, materials selection, graphics implementation, and manufacturing integration.
  • Ensure packaging solutions are scalable, manufacturable, consumer-focused, and commercially successful.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to accelerate innovation and speed-to-market.

Serve as a Technical Thought Leader
  • Serve as a trusted technical leader and packaging specialist, providing guidance on advanced packaging technologies and best practices.
  • Establish engineering standards, development methodologies, and packaging design principles.
  • Lead the resolution of complex technical challenges with significant business impact.
  • Mentor and coach technical talent across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and product development organizations.

Influence Enterprise Decisions
  • Collaborate with Product Development, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, Procurement, Brand Management, and external partners.
  • Provide data-driven recommendations to senior leadership regarding packaging technologies, investments, risk assessments, and commercialization strategies.
  • Build strategic relationships with suppliers and technology partners to expand organizational capabilities.

Advance Sustainability & Compliance
  • Lead packaging strategies that support sustainability goals and responsible innovation.
  • Provide expertise related to FDA, environmental, transportation, labeling, and consumer product regulations.
  • Ensure packaging systems meet regulatory requirements throughout the product lifecycle.


What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Packaging Science, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Design, or a related technical field.
  • 12+ years of progressive experience in packaging engineering, packaging innovation, and commercialization.
  • Proven success leading complex packaging initiatives from concept through launch.
  • Deep expertise in packaging materials, manufacturing technologies, packaging systems design, and commercialization.
  • Experience influencing technical direction and business strategy across organizations.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale, cross-functional initiatives without direct authority.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree or PhD in Packaging Science, Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) certification or equivalent credential.
  • Experience in FDA-regulated or other highly regulated consumer product industries.
  • Experience supporting global packaging initiatives and international commercialization.
  • Track record of developing enterprise standards, technical frameworks, patents, publications, or industry-leading innovations.


The starting salary is based on but not limited to experience, knowledge, and qualifications in determining compensation decisions. The Salary Range for this position is: $132,500.00 - $202,100.00.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

About Altria Group, Inc

Altria’s companies have built some of the brands in the world – Marlboro, Copenhagen, Skoal, and Black &? Mild – that today are their respective categories.??? Altria Group owns three premier tobacco companies in the United States.? Philip Morris USA, U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company, and John Middleton have positions in the cigarette, smokeless tobacco, and large machine-made cigar categories. Altria also has a substantial position in the alcohol business with Ste. Michelle Wine Estates and economic interest in SABMiller plc?.

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Learn more about Altria Group, Inc
Size
6,000 employees
Market Cap
$82.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$4.4 billion
Founded
1985
5 Year Trend
+0.2%
Revenue
$26.1 billion
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