Packaging Engineer Jobs

Packaging engineers develop and improve the packaging that protects products, supports efficient operations, and delivers a strong customer experience. Their work spans concept development, material selection, structural design, testing, production, and continuous improvement. Explore vetted Packaging Engineer opportunities paying $100,000 or more on Ladders.

What Packaging Engineers Do

Packaging engineers balance product protection, cost, manufacturability, usability, and brand requirements. They may create packaging specifications, build and evaluate prototypes, coordinate testing, and partner with manufacturing, quality, procurement, product development, and suppliers to bring packaging solutions to market.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers may look for experience with packaging materials and processes, CAD or packaging design tools, test methods, quality systems, and project management. Strong candidates can analyze performance and costs, communicate technical requirements, and manage projects across teams. Requirements vary by industry, product, and level of responsibility.

Industries and Career Opportunities

Packaging engineers work across sectors such as consumer goods, food and beverage, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, electronics, and industrial manufacturing. Roles may focus on package design, packaging development, supplier and material management, production engineering, or sustainability. Senior opportunities can include technical leadership and packaging program management.

Explore Packaging Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Search Ladders for Packaging Engineer jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review role requirements, compare opportunities, and find a position that matches your packaging expertise and career goals.

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$95K - $115K *

Drive the technical development and proposal process for aerospace tooling and automation solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate customer needs into executable proposals, enha...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Drive impactful sustainability initiatives, shaping strategy across commercial, technical, and operational functions while fostering collaboration and stakeholder engagement to position the organizati...

Oliver, BCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$109K - $159K *

Unlock potential by leading plant engineering strategies to enhance safety, efficiency, and performance. Collaborate across teams to drive continuous improvement and manage technical solutions for pro...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$96K - $120K *

Unlock potential by designing innovative packaging that enhances brand identity and engages consumers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create compelling visual stories from concept to produ...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by driving the design and optimization of high-speed cable assembly processes. Collaborate with teams to enhance manufacturability, ensuring quality and efficiency in production for l...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of electrical design processes for complex hardware systems. Drive integration and innovation while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality and performance t...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$130K - $140K *

Deliver transformative process engineering solutions to enhance Enterprise-level efficiency and ensure seamless integration across project teams, utilizing advanced methodologies and best practices to...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $140K *

Join a team that's driving process innovation. As a Process Engineer, you'll enhance Enterprise processes, lead project facilitation, and sync cross-team efforts to achieve optimal solutions across th...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $175K *

Optimize project delivery by managing Gantt charts for multiple aerospace programs. Collaborate with engineers and leadership to ensure schedules align with critical paths, risks, and resource availab...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$105K - $189K *

Explore your potential as a key contributor to the development of advanced electromechanical systems through detailed CAD modeling and design of complex assemblies, from concept through production, en...

Austin, TXRemote

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$105K - $189K *

Advance your career by designing and documenting complex mechanical systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to produce high-quality CAD models and drawings while overseeing the complete produ...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $145K *

Pioneer innovative extrusion processes by collaborating across teams to develop scalable manufacturing solutions, ensuring product integrity and compliance while optimizing lifecycle performance and d...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $160K *

Shape the future of manufacturing by providing technical expertise across paper-making assets. Collaborate with teams to optimize processes, support new technology trials, and enhance equipment perfor...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by leading technical projects from estimation to launch, ensuring precision in thermoplastic injection molding within a regulated environment. Collaborate cross-functionally to dri...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Transform packaging sourcing by executing innovative strategies, driving cost-effectiveness, and ensuring quality through strong supplier relationships and market insights. Collaborate cross-functiona...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$86K - $121K *

Take ownership of proactive maintenance strategies to enhance operational reliability and performance across production and facility equipment. Lead continuous improvement initiatives to maximize plan...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$79K - $142K *

Lead the charge in advancing precision manufacturing through innovative process development, tooling support, and continuous improvement initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliv...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive revenue growth by engaging clients in the label and flexible packaging market. Leverage your sales expertise to identify opportunities, build relationships, and deliver tailored solutions that e...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$154K - $225K *

Transform engineering excellence by leading DFSS and reliability initiatives, enhancing product quality and manufacturability while coaching teams to drive continuous improvement and customer satisfac...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$154K - $225K *

Transform your career by leading DFSS and reliability initiatives, enhancing product quality and customer satisfaction. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive engineering excellence and coac...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$154K - $225K *

Elevate engineering excellence by transforming customer needs into actionable requirements, leading complex reliability initiatives, and enhancing product quality through DFSS methodologies and hands...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$112K *

Champion innovative processes to enhance production efficiency and quality. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot issues, implement improvements, and ensure safety standards are met in a dynamic manu...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead the configuration and assembly of products while ensuring safety compliance and promoting a strong safety culture across North America. Collaborate with global teams to optimize processes and res...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K *

Shape the future of OSD manufacturing by providing expert process engineering support, ensuring compliance with GMP standards, and collaborating closely with clients and stakeholders to troubleshoot a...

Whitby, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Optimize quality management systems and lead continuous improvement initiatives. Oversee compliance with regulatory standards, manage customer relationships, and ensure effective quality control in a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Packaging Engineer do?question toggle

    A Packaging Engineer designs, tests, and improves packaging to protect products and meet requirements for cost, production, transportation, usability, and sustainability. The role often involves coordinating with manufacturing, quality, product teams, and suppliers.

  • What qualifications do Packaging Engineer jobs require?question toggle

    Requirements depend on the employer and industry. Many positions seek a relevant engineering or technical background, experience with packaging materials and processes, design or CAD skills, testing and quality knowledge, and the ability to manage cross-functional projects.

  • Where do Packaging Engineers work?question toggle

    Packaging Engineers work in industries that make, package, or distribute products, including consumer goods, food and beverage, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, electronics, and industrial manufacturing.

  • What can affect a Packaging Engineer's salary?question toggle

    Compensation can vary based on experience, location, industry, technical specialization, scope of responsibility, and leadership duties. Ladders features vetted professional roles paying $100,000 or more.

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

    Browse Packaging Engineer listings on Ladders and review each posting for compensation information, qualifications, and responsibilities. Use the listings to identify opportunities aligned with your experience and career goals.