Actalent

Hiring: Packaging Engineer

Job Description

As a Packaging Engineer, you will lead the rigid plastic tray productivity and sustainability agenda. You will spearhead programs to optimize the Biscuit tray portfolio, delivering savings, reducing material usage, and working closely with suppliers to implement these changes. Additionally, you will focus on optimizing other packaging components such as paperboard cartons, corrugated cases, and flexible films. Your role will involve understanding and improving the interaction between trays and equipment through the distribution system up to the consumer.

Responsibilities

• Lead the agenda for projects in productivity commercialization, pipeline building, scoping, and sustainability.
• Implement network-wide programs for packaging components, focusing initially on rigid plastic trays.
• Identify and commercialize productivity and sustainability initiatives for packaging components.
• Execute productivity programs across the manufacturing network in Mexico, US, and Canada.
• Assess and improve packaging specifications for robust, performance-based standards.
• Follow the I2M commercialization process for assigned projects and maintain communication with key stakeholders.
• Lead plant trials for packaging materials, coordinating with cross-functional teams.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting during plant trials and ensure proper documentation.

Essential Skills

• Experience in package development and plant trial execution in a fast-paced environment.
• Technical skills and ability to learn and execute independently.
• 3-5 years of experience, preferably in the food industry, with a proven track record in plant trials for R&D.
• Strong team player with problem-solving capabilities during packaging qualification.
• Effective communication skills with key stakeholders, including Procurement, Marketing, and Quality.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Proven ability to find technical solutions for packaging challenges.
• Experience with packaging materials, design, and thermoforming.

Work Environment

The work environment consists of approximately 400 employees at the East Hanover site, where most employees follow a hybrid schedule of 2-3 days per week onsite, with remote options on Mondays and Fridays. There is a preference for candidates to come onsite one day per week, but there is openness to fully remote candidates if they are the right fit. The company offers free lunch for all employees and consultants from Monday to Friday.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of East Hanover, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $43.26 - $69.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in East Hanover,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 6, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.