Package Development Engineer

Date Posted: 10/10/2025

Hiring Organization: Rose International

Position Number: 489899

Industry: Manufacturing

Job Title: Package Development Engineer

Job Location: Newark, DE, USA, 19702

Work Model: Onsite

Shift: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Employment Type: Temp to Hire

FT/PT: Full-Time

Estimated Duration (In months): 13

Min Hourly Rate($): 85.00

Max Hourly Rate($): 100.00

Must Have Skills/Attributes: CAD, Logistics, Packaging, Supply Chain

Experience Desired: Experience in packaging design and development, preferably with secondary and tertiary (5+ yrs)

Required Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree

**C2C is not available**

Job Description
Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.

Required Experience, Knowledge & Skills

• 5+ years of experience in packaging design and development, preferably with secondary and tertiary packaging in regulated industries.
• Strong technical knowledge of packaging materials, testing protocols, and design principles for secondary and tertiary applications.
• Experience with CAD software and packaging-related documentation systems.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; detail-oriented with strong organizational abilities.
• Knowledge of relevant packaging regulations, standards, and global distribution requirements.
• Ability to analyze problems, propose effective solutions, and drive implementation to completion.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge & Skills

• Experience with ISTA, ASTM, and other packaging test standards.
• Familiarity with supply chain and logistics for large-scale distribution.
• Project management skills and experience with packaging change control processes.
• Experience working with external packaging suppliers and contract manufacturers.

Position Summary

• The Package Development Engineer II is responsible for the design, development, testing, and implementation of secondary and tertiary packaging solutions supporting the business needs across product lines
• This position plays a pivotal role in ensuring packaging meets performance requirements, regulatory standards, and logistical efficiency, while collaborating with cross-functional teams and external partners
• The role is suited for a proactive packaging engineering professional eager to contribute technical expertise and innovative thinking in a dynamic, global organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and qualify secondary and tertiary packaging components for products, ensuring protection, compliance, and optimal distribution.
• Work closely with product teams, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and external suppliers to create robust packaging solutions that meet internal and external requirements.
• Conduct testing and validation of packaging to ensure performance under transportation, handling, and storage conditions, utilizing industry standards and protocols.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation for packaging specifications, drawings, testing results, and change records.
• Support packaging-related troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and implement improvements to resolve issues and enhance performance.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of packaging guidelines and best practices, supporting consistency and standardization across sites and product lines.
• Stay current with regulatory and industry requirements related to packaging, including labeling, safety, and compliance for global distribution.
• Collaborate with purchasing and suppliers to evaluate and select appropriate materials, designs, and technologies for secondary and tertiary packaging.
• Support cost analysis, optimization, and value engineering initiatives to improve packaging efficiency and reduce total landed cost.
• Participate in cross-functional teams for product launches, packaging changes, and quality improvement projects.
• **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**
• **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client's business needs and requirements.**

Benefits
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Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.
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