Senior Packaging Engineer

Adept is seeking an experienced Senior Packaging Engineer to support packaging initiatives focused on cost savings, quality improvement, innovation, and sustainability. In this role, you will work with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and manufacturing partners to move projects from concept through implementation.

You will help develop packaging specifications, coordinate and lead production-line trials, conduct laboratory testing, evaluate results, and ensure projects remain on track. The ideal candidate is a creative and agile problem-solver who can balance big-picture objectives with the technical details required to deliver effective packaging solutions.

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  Support packaging projects focused on cost optimization, quality improvement, innovation, and sustainability

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  Collaborate with internal stakeholders, external suppliers, and manufacturing partners

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  Coordinate and lead packaging trials, including production-line testing

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  Conduct laboratory testing, evaluate results, and document findings

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  Develop, review, and maintain packaging material specifications

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  Manage multiple projects and priorities while meeting established deadlines

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  Communicate project updates, technical findings, risks, and recommendations across cross-functional teams

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  Support packaging solutions involving flexible films, folding cartons, and corrugated materials

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Industrial Design, or a related field

• 3-5+ years of experience in packaging engineering or packaging development

• Working knowledge of flexible films, folding cartons, and corrugated packaging

• Experience collaborating within a cross-functional organization

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across internal and external teams

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple activities and priorities efficiently

• Strong project coordination, organization, and problem-solving skills

• A creative, innovative mindset and the ability to learn quickly and adapt in an agile environment

• Packaging experience within the food or consumer packaged goods industry

• Experience supporting confectionery or candy packaging

• Experience coordinating manufacturing trials and transitioning packaging solutions into production

Travel may be required based on project needs and client engagement requirements.