Packaging Engineer Jobs

Packaging engineers design, develop, and improve packaging used to protect products, support efficient production, and create a positive customer experience. Their work spans concept development, material selection, testing, manufacturing, and logistics. Explore vetted Packaging Engineer opportunities on Ladders, including roles with salaries of $100,000 or more.

What Does a Packaging Engineer Do?

Packaging engineers translate product requirements into practical packaging solutions. They may design primary, secondary, or transport packaging; evaluate materials and suppliers; build prototypes; and test packages for durability, performance, and compliance. They also work with product, manufacturing, quality, procurement, and supply chain teams to make sure designs can be produced and shipped effectively.

Packaging Engineer Responsibilities

  • Develop packaging concepts, specifications, drawings, and prototypes.
  • Select materials based on product protection, cost, sustainability, and performance.
  • Conduct or coordinate testing for strength, transit, shelf life, and usability.
  • Improve packaging lines and processes for quality, efficiency, and reliability.
  • Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams from design through launch.
  • Support regulatory, safety, labeling, and quality requirements relevant to the product and market.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek experience in packaging design and development, materials science, manufacturing processes, and product testing. Useful skills include CAD and technical drawing, project management, data analysis, troubleshooting, supplier collaboration, and clear communication. Requirements vary by industry and seniority; some roles prefer a degree in packaging engineering, mechanical engineering, materials science, or a related field.

Industries and Career Opportunities

Packaging engineers work across industries such as consumer goods, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, electronics, and industrial manufacturing. Career paths may lead to senior or principal engineering roles, packaging design leadership, research and development, operations, or broader product and supply chain positions. Compensation depends on factors such as experience, location, industry, and scope of responsibility.

Find Packaging Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Use Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities, including Packaging Engineer jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review each listing for its responsibilities, qualifications, location, and compensation details to find roles that match your experience and career goals.

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$110K - $145K *

Drive the development of innovative cold chain packaging solutions, leading design, testing, and commercialization efforts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal performance and co...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$79K - $119K *

Optimize packaging solutions through technical support and leadership on diverse projects from concept to commercialization, ensuring quality and sustainability in consumer goods packaging while colla...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $95K *

Elevate packaging solutions by leading design and implementation for a new distribution center. Collaborate across teams to optimize processes, enhance quality, and drive cost savings while establishi...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $114K *

Elevate global packaging operations through technical expertise, ensuring optimal performance and compliance while fostering innovation in materials and formats across various manufacturing sites and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$75K - $90K *

Elevate your career by developing innovative packaging solutions that drive sustainability and efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage projects from concept to production, ensuri...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$89K - $149K *

Elevate packaging innovation by leading complex projects from concept to commercialization. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure robust, scalable solutions while mentoring early-career engineers a...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$88K - $105K *

Develop innovative CAD designs using Catia V5, ensuring component integrity and manufacturing feasibility while collaborating across teams to resolve integration issues and optimize vehicle performanc...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive innovative packaging solutions across product lines, ensuring compliance and optimization for diverse distribution channels. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to enha...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in packaging innovation by managing complex projects, collaborating across departments, and ensuring compliance while delivering robust packaging solutions that enhance product integri...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$114K - $143K *

Join a dynamic team to innovate sustainable packaging solutions, leveraging engineering expertise to enhance recyclability, material efficiency, and compliance while collaborating across functions to...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $125K *

Transform packaging solutions from concept to production, ensuring every package meets customer needs and regulatory standards. Lead a team, manage suppliers globally, and drive cost-effective innovat...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$105K - $157K *

Join a team that's driving innovative packaging solutions from concept to commercialization. This role offers technical leadership on diverse projects, focusing on sustainability, cost efficiency, and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $95K *

Accelerate progress at optimizing manufacturing processes, ensuring efficient production through technical expertise and data-driven improvements across operations, while leading Continuous Improvemen...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$92K - $115K *

Elevate packaging solutions through innovative design, development, and optimization to ensure product protection, performance, and sustainability, while collaborating across teams to meet business go...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $90K *

Champion innovative packaging solutions for global medical device launches. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and drive continuous improvement in packaging design and proces...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$112K - $149K *

Innovate packaging solutions within a dynamic Supply Chain team, ensuring protection and transport of high-value products. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance efficiency and quality in a fast-pa...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$79K - $119K *

Join a dynamic team to design and develop innovative packaging solutions, ensuring product protection and compliance with specifications. Collaborate on structural concepts and manage documentation wh...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career by leading wafer level molding and underfill processes for advanced semiconductor packages. Drive material selection, process optimization, and cross-functional collaboration to...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Optimize wafer level molding and underfill processes for advanced semiconductor packages. Collaborate across teams to ensure material selection, reliability, and integration from development to high-v...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining semiconductor packaging by leading wafer level molding and underfill process development. Drive innovation in material selection, process optimization, and cross-function...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$92K - $110K *

Elevate packaging solutions by developing, testing, and launching innovative designs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance quality, efficiency, and sustainability in manufacturing proces...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in packaging solutions for our Italian & Frozen category. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement cutting-edge packaging technologies whi...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$83K - $109K *

Drive the development and evaluation of innovative packaging processes within a cross-functional team, leading projects and ensuring compliance with industry standards while enhancing product developm...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$108K - $148K *

Lead the development of innovative packaging technologies, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver consumer-centric solutions. Drive technical excellence and mentor talent while shaping t...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$108K - $148K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative packaging solutions from concept to shelf. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive consumer-centric designs, mentor talent, and evolve processes in a fast-paced...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Packaging Engineer do?question toggle

    A Packaging Engineer designs, tests, and improves packaging to protect products and support manufacturing, shipping, regulatory, and customer requirements. The role often involves material selection, prototyping, supplier coordination, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

  • What qualifications are needed for Packaging Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Qualifications vary by employer and industry. Many roles seek a relevant engineering or materials background, packaging development experience, knowledge of manufacturing and testing, and skills in technical design, project management, and problem-solving.

  • Which industries hire Packaging Engineers?question toggle

    Packaging Engineers are employed in consumer goods, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, electronics, industrial manufacturing, and other sectors that package products for use, sale, or transport.

  • How much do Packaging Engineers earn?question toggle

    Pay varies based on experience, location, industry, and level of responsibility. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, and individual listings provide compensation details when available.

  • Where can I find Packaging Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Search Ladders for vetted Packaging Engineer opportunities and review listings for salary, location, responsibilities, and qualifications.