Packaging Engineer – Industrial Sector

Location: Massachusetts North Reading
Duration: 12 Months

We are seeking an experienced Packaging Engineer with a background in the industrial sector to join our Process Engineering Pkg team. This role will focus on the development, optimization, and commercialization of new, improved, and cost-efficient packaging solutions while supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) projects and maintaining existing General Availability (GA) packaging systems. The ideal candidate will have expertise in packaging materials, SolidWorks design, and logistics principles to drive innovation and efficiency.

This position reports directly to the Lead Packaging Engineer and requires cross-functional collaboration with suppliers, logistics, and process engineering teams.

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Key Responsibilities

Packaging Development & Optimization

• Manage the development of packaging concepts in collaboration with preferred packaging vendors and component suppliers.

• Design and develop packaging solutions based on engineering drawings, product specifications, and handling requirements.

• Create sketches, specifications, and prototypes for approval from cross-functional teams.

• Conduct root cause analysis and implement countermeasures for packaging-related field quality defects.

Testing & Compliance

• Coordinate packaging performance testing, qualifications, and validations per ISTA and ASTM standards.

• Ensure compliance with safety and transportation regulations.

Logistics & Sustainability

• Optimize trailer loading configurations to maximize cubing efficiency for logistics partners.

• Maintain knowledge of palletizing and trailer loading software (e.g., TOPS, CAPE, EasyCargo).

• Utilize Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) calculation methods and sustainability impact tools such as Compass (Trayak).

Data Management & Documentation

• Maintain packaging-specific part numbers in the PLM system.

• Collect and manage Packaging Data Sheets (PDS) from part suppliers.

• Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions (WIs) for packaging processes.

• Create and manage a Supplier Packaging Database.

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Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering or a related field

• 3-5+ years of relevant work experience

• Knowledge of packaging base materials and systems

• Strong SolidWorks and AutoCAD design experience

• Ability to review, write, and implement packaging SOPs and WIs

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

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Preferred Skills

• Understanding of transportation and logistics principles

• Experience with palletizing and trailer loading software (e.g., TOPS, CAPE, EasyCargo)

• Familiarity with Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) methods and sustainability impact tools such as Compass (Trayak)

• Knowledge of industry test standards (ISTA and ASTM)

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Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Completion of Packaging Data Sheets (PDS)

• Successful execution of co-design projects

• Adherence to NPI program milestones and schedules

 

About Us: SPECTRAFORCE is one of the fastest-growing workforce solutions firms in the United States. As a diversity-owned business, we place human connection at the heart of everything we do, building strong relationships with both clients and candidates to fill roles successfully. Our teams in North and Central America and India serve more than 150 Fortune clients globally, leveraging custom AI technology to provide direct hire, executive search, nearshoring, offshoring, and project staffing solutions.
 
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
 
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LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRAFORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer. 


At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $42.00/hr.