Packaging Engineer

Kelly Engineering has an excellent direct hire opportunity for a Packaging Engineer with an industry leader in the Columbus, Ohio area. This position offers growth potential and a supportive team environment.

What you’ll do

• Evaluate new and existing packaging components through appropriate testing, including drop, vibration, and moisture-barrier trials, using applicable ASTM and ISTA protocols.
• Develop and revise 2D and 3D technical drawings and specifications for rigid and flexible packaging using CAD software.
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors on samples, prototypes, dielines, and material options; assess quality, performance, and cost.
• Recommend, evaluate, qualify, and approve packaging components, including materials that protect products from light, oxygen, and moisture.
• Provide technical support for packaging equipment and production processes; troubleshoot issues, investigate root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Partner with manufacturing teams to improve packaging-line performance, inspection systems, and kitting operations.
• Support process trials, stability and compatibility testing, and packaging documentation.
• Help ensure packaging materials and specifications meet applicable regulatory requirements, including FDA 21 CFR Part 111 where relevant.

What you’ll bring

• Previous packaging experience in a manufacturing environment; regulated industries highly preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Science or a related technical field
• Collaborative, professional communication skills and the ability to work effectively with Operations, Quality, R&D, suppliers, and contract manufacturers.
• Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma experience is an asset.
• Willingness and ability to travel to suppliers and contract manufacturers as needed.

What happens next:

Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry – even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in the Kelly Engineering network. That means our team of expert engineering recruiters will have access to your profile, making your opportunities limitless

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