CareerPlan

Senior Packaging Engineer

USA-Illinois-ChicagoFull-time$108k–$149k2026-10-19 → 2026-11-10
On-site · United States

Core

Lead scoping, prototyping, and development of next-generation packaging technologies and materials for high-growth snacking brands.

Role type

Senior IC packaging engineer

Builds

New packaging solutions for consumer snacking products

Domain

Food & Beverage / Packaging Engineering

Required skills

packaging materials knowledge, converting processes, packaging machinery, cross-functional collaboration, analytical problem-solving, project management, supplier relationship management, mentorship

Preferred skills

sustainable packaging technologies, EPR regulations, CA SB54, matrixed organization navigation

Technologies

MS Project

Responsibilities

Lead technical scoping and development of packaging innovations; Design and execute trial plans and risk mitigation strategies; Serve as technical liaison with cross-functional partners; Build and manage strategic supplier relationships; Coach and mentor junior engineering associates; Optimize packaging development processes and best practices

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC