Packaging Engineer

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Packaging Engineer Job Description As a Packaging Engineer, you will lead the rigid plastic tray productivity and sustainability agenda. You will spearhead programs to optimize the Biscuit tray portfolio, delivering savings, reducing material usage, and working closely with suppliers to implement these changes. Additionally, you will focus on optimizing other packaging components such as paperboard cartons, corrugated cases, and flexible films. Your role will involve understanding and improving the interaction between trays and equipment through the distribution system up to the consumer. Responsibilities Lead the agenda for projects in productivity commercialization, pipeline building, scoping, and sustainability. Implement network-wide programs for packaging components, focusing initially on rigid plastic trays. Identify and commercialize productivity and sustainability initiatives for packaging components. Execute productivity programs across the manufacturing network in Mexico, US, and Canada. Assess and improve packaging specifications for robust, performance-based standards. Follow the I2M commercialization process for assigned projects and maintain communication with key stakeholders. Lead plant trials for packaging materials, coordinating with cross-functional teams. Provide technical support and troubleshooting during plant trials and ensure proper documentation. Essential Skills Experience in package development and plant trial execution in a fast-paced environment. Technical skills and ability to learn and execute independently. 3-5 years of experience, preferably in the food industry, with a proven track record in plant trials for R D. Strong team player with problem-solving capabilities during packaging qualification. Effective communication skills with key stakeholders, including Procurement, Marketing, and Quality. Additional Skills & Qualifications Proven ability to find technical solutions for packaging challenges. Experience with packaging materials, design, and thermoforming. Work Environment The work environment consists of approximately 400 employees at the East Hanover site, where most employees follow a hybrid schedule of 2-3 days per week onsite, with remote options on Mondays and Fridays. There is a preference for candidates to come onsite one day per week, but there is openness to fully remote candidates if they are the right fit. The company offers free lunch for all employees and consultants from Monday to Friday. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of East Hanover, NJ. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $43.26 - $69.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in East Hanover,NJ.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 17, 2026. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.