Job Description
Job Description
Packaging Engineer
Ayer, MA
Full-Time
Job Description:
We are seeking a skilled and innovative Packaging Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing packaging solutions to ensure product quality, sustainability, and cost-efficiency. This role involves cross-functional collaboration with production, design, logistics, and marketing teams to achieve packaging excellence. The ideal candidate will also be responsible for equipment development and design. We are seeking a candidate that optimize the packaging in the machine by understanding the needs of both parts of the packaging system.
Requirements
Design and develop innovative packaging solutions that meet product, customer, and regulatory requirements.
Conduct packaging material evaluations, testing, and selection to ensure durability and compliance with industry standards.
Optimize packaging processes to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and meet sustainability goals.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (RD, operations, logistics, and marketing) to integrate packaging solutions into production workflows
Analyze packaging costs and develop strategies for cost reduction without compromising quality.
Ensure compliance with all safety, legal, and environmental regulations pertaining to packaging.
Manage packaging-related projects from concept to implementation, including prototyping and testing
Provide technical expertise to resolve packaging challenges and improve performance.
Is familiar with product lifecycle management and product data management to drive documented long-term solution.
Possess problem solving skills to understand and co-ordinate team during machine commissioning, installation, and debugging.
Strong leadership with the ability to influence decisions across production, engineering, quality, and maintenance activities.
Qualifications and Skills
Bachelor’s degree in Packaging engineering, mechanical engineering or a related field
5-8 years of experience in packaging design and engineering, preferably in food manufacturing.
Proficiency in packaging software and tools, Auto Cad, Solid Works
Experience with packaging sustainability initiatives
Strong understanding of ISTA and ASTM standards
Excellent project management and organizational skills
Strong Analytica, problem solving and communication skills
Six Sigma Green Belt / Black Belt experience is a strong plus
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
Company DescriptionInfrapod Technologies is a consulting, outsourcing and staffing company. Infrapod Technologies is a premier Texas based staffing services firm that helps companies to implement their next-generation technology strategy. Leveraging deep industry & functional expertise, leading technology practices, and an advanced global delivery model, enable companies to unlock their business potential.
Company Description
Infrapod Technologies is a consulting, outsourcing and staffing company. Infrapod Technologies is a premier Texas based staffing services firm that helps companies to implement their next-generation technology strategy. Leveraging deep industry & functional expertise, leading technology practices, and an advanced global delivery model, enable companies to unlock their business potential.