Advanced Packaging Engineer – Consumer Products
Advanced Packaging Engineer – Consumer ProductsLocation: On-site in Somerset, NJOur client is a fast-growing consumer products organization investing heavily in the next generation of device-enabled home and personal experience products. This is a high-impact opportunity for an engineer who wants to shape innovative hardware from early concept through commercialization, while working across packaging, mechanical design, validation, and supplier collaboration. The right person will thrive in a hands-on environment where creative problem solving, product ownership, and cross-functional influence are highly valued.The Advanced Packaging Engineer Consumer Products will play a central role in developing device-oriented consumer products and the packaging systems that support them. This individual will work across concept creation, design refinement, prototyping, testing, manufacturability, and supplier coordination. Success in this role requires a strong mechanical engineering foundation, experience with regulated or technically complex consumer products, and the ability to move programs forward in a fast-paced onsite setting.This Role OffersCompetitive base salary with bonus opportunityOffered relocation supportExposure to a growing pipeline of consumer device innovationHigh-visibility role with meaningful ownership across development and launchCollaborative, onsite environment with close partnership across engineering, operations, and suppliersFocusLead mechanical development for consumer products from concept through launch readinessCreate innovative packaging and product concepts for heated, rechargeable, and electric-powered devices, emphasizing reliability, consumer safety, and overall functionality.Assist with product and packaging development activities, including concept refinement, testing, and design evaluation.Partner with suppliers and manufacturing teams to improve tooling, assembly methods, and production readinessDefine verification plans covering shipping durability, thermal behavior, liquid compatibility, and compliance needsTranslate product goals, industrial design direction, and technical requirements into manufacturable solutionsAssess materials, components, and external partner capabilities to improve quality, reduce risk, and manage costSupport pilot builds, line trials, and root-cause investigations tied to product or packaging performanceDocument specifications, tolerances, and validation results to support scale-up and executionRecommend process and design enhancements that support operational effectiveness, product quality, and overall cost optimization.Skill SetBachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, packaging engineering, or a related technical disciplineAt least 5 years of experience supporting consumer product design, engineering, packaging, or product innovation initiatives.Hands-on experience with CAD tools, ideally SolidWorks, along with prototyping and design iterationBackground with battery-powered, heated, plug-in, liquid-handling, or otherwise regulated product categoriesWorking knowledge of test methods, design validation, and applicable quality or compliance standardsSkilled at coordinating concurrent initiatives while collaborating with cross-functional groups, external partners, and operational stakeholders.Strong judgment in root-cause analysis, risk reduction, and design-for-manufacture decisionsClear written and verbal communication skills, along with a collaborative and organized work stylePreferred BackgroundExperience supporting consumer devices or adjacent electromechanical productsExposure to supplier qualification, pilot production, and scale-up environmentsFamiliarity with products involving liquids, heat, hazardous components, or transportation challengesExperience operating successfully in a highly cross-functional, onsite development settingAbout Blue Signal: Blue Signal is an award-winning, executive search firm specializing in various specialties. Our recruiters have a proven track record of placing top-tier talent across industry verticals, with deep expertise in numerous professional services. Learn more at bit.ly/46Gs4yS