The Opportunity

Adept is seeking an experienced 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.

What You’ll Do

Support packaging projects focused on cost optimization, quality improvement, innovation, and sustainability
Collaborate with internal stakeholders, external suppliers, and manufacturing partners
Coordinate and lead packaging trials, including production-line testing
Conduct laboratory testing, evaluate results, and document findings
Develop, review, and maintain packaging material specifications
Manage multiple projects and priorities while meeting established deadlines
Communicate project updates, technical findings, risks, and recommendations across cross-functional teams
Support packaging solutions involving flexible films, folding cartons, and corrugated materials

What You’ll Bring

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

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

Adept Group

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