Senior Packaging Engineer (USCH)

Senior Packaging Engineer Project Duration: 8 months with possiblity of extension. Location: Princeton, NJ The individual will conduct packaging development projects from initiation through manufacture (launch). Projects will consist of modifications of packaging for existing products as well as the design of packaging for new products. The individual will have accountability to their packaging projects to assure they meet quality and consumer expectations while maintaining project schedule. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Packaging development with various materials: fiberboard, corrugated, plastics, filmsManage multiple projectsThe individual will also work closely with quality, finance, procurement, regulatory, graphics, operations, consultants and outside vendors.Execute projects with complete scope from primary through tertiary packaging developmentCreation of specifications and BOMsGeneration and execution of test plans and reportsCreation and maintaining of time linesAbility to resolve conflicts between partiesCompletion of qualification programs for new package designs and materialsProduct commercialization experience.Travel to vendor and manufacturing locations for support of packaging project activitiesHands-on evaluation of packaging for conformance to project requirements. These activities can occur in warehouses and in packaging laboratory studiesSolid knowledge of packaging specification and SAP CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS: The candidate should have a BS degree in Package Engineering with substantial work history in package engineering / development.Ideal experience would include knowledge of some or all of the following areas:Primary through tertiary packaging development for new product launchesMinimum 5 years of relevant experience in packaging development and commercialization of consumer goodsCoordination and completion of qualification for new package designs and materialsDevelopment of specificationsBasic Knowledge across different packaging materials / converting methods: Corrugated containersFolding cartons (solid fiberboard)Plastic bottlesFlexible PackagingThermoformed PackagingInjection MoldingSAP / PLM Systems proficiencyEquity Packaging, Inc. is a global package development and engineering company that specializes in the management and improvement of packaging functions. The Company is headquartered in the United States of America, and has an Asian and LATAM regional branch offices. We support the package development and engineering function(s) of global food, pharmaceutical/medical device, consumer products, and industrial companies, which operate throughout the world. Equity Packaging offers a highly competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to: Medical, Dental, VisionPaid VacationsPaid Holidays401K Matching PlanTuition ReimbursementLife Insurance