Job Description

Packaging Engineer      

JOB-10046068

Anticipated Start Date

3/16/2026

Location

Florham, NJ

Type of Employment

Contract Hire

Employer Info

Our client is one of the world’s leading engineering and technology service providers. With operations in over 25 countries and a growing annual revenue that now surpasses USD 1.2 billion, we work with organizations who design, develop or deliver products and services. We help the world’s biggest and brightest brands across practically every industry.

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Job Summary

The A Packaging Engineer is responsible for creating packaging that protects products during storage, transportation, and handling while also enhancing consumer appeal. They work closely with product development, manufacturing, marketing, and logistics teams to ensure packaging solutions are functional, sustainable, and aligned with company objectives. A Packaging Engineer plays a crucial role in the manufacturing industry, designing and creating effective packaging solutions for a variety of products, from food to electronics while ensuring safety, quality standards, and customer requirements are met

Job Description

• Designing and creating effective packaging solutions for a variety of products, from food to electronics.
• Working closely with different departments to ensure that the packaging is not only safe but also meets quality standards and customer requirements.
• Conducting research on new packaging materials.
• Designing prototypes and performing tests to determine the best packaging solution.
• Ensuring packaging protects products during storage, transportation, and handling while enhancing consumer appeal.
• Balancing cost with performance while developing packaging solutions.

Skills Required

• Holistic understanding of packaging development processes
• Strong verbal and written communication, including technical writing
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within teams
• Activity prioritization and time management
• Applying technical knowledge to analyze data and draw conclusions
• Consumer-focused approach to packaging development
• Packaging design and development
• Knowledge of packaging materials and testing methods
• Research and prototype development
• Data analysis and interpretation
• Cost-performance evaluation
• Technical documentation and reporting
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Project coordination and activity prioritization

Education/Training/Certifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Packaging Technology / Printing & Packaging / Packaging Engineering

GAS Global Services LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment Decision are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factors protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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