Job Description
Job Title: Packaging Engineer
Location: Knoxville, TN
Industry: Food & Beverage Manufacturing
Target Pay Range: $90K-$130K
Employment Type: Full-Time
Benefits : Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401K
We are seeking a Packaging Engineer to lead the development, qualification, and optimization of primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging systems across our operations. This role is a key technical authority and hands-on contributor supporting packaging design, supplier qualification, plant implementation, and packaging-related food safety and quality issues.
The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with experience in packaging for food, beverage, or consumer goods. You’ll work cross-functionally with operations, quality, R&D, and supply chain to ensure packaging materials and processes meet performance, safety, and regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities
Packaging Specifications & Technical Ownership (50%)
Own and manage packaging material and equipment specifications
Lead packaging qualification and validation activities
Provide technical oversight for supplier assessments and integrate packaging controls into manufacturing
Develop and maintain pallet configuration, truck loading, stretch film, and MOD pallet requirements
Act as a technical liaison between suppliers and plant operations
Lead supplier-focused technical teams and plant trials
Projects & Continuous Improvement (30%)
Support new packaging development and cost-savings initiatives
Conduct pilot trials, verification tests, and performance analysis
Assist with the qualification of new suppliers and materials
Drive packaging-related process improvements in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
Stay current with industry innovations and implement best practices
Manufacturing & Problem Solving (20%)
Own the seaming program across different can sizes and lines
Troubleshoot packaging performance issues internally and at co-manufacturer sites
Support packaging line studies and capacity enhancements
Assist with equipment design, installation, and commissioning for packaging applications
Evaluate new technologies and process enhancements for packaging
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Material Science, or related field (with packaging emphasis)
Experience:
3+ years in food, beverage, or CPG industry
Background in manufacturing, product development, or technical services
Preferred Certifications:
Six Sigma or other continuous improvement training
Better Process Control School (BPCS)
Food Safety or Preventative Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI)
Key Skills & Competencies
Strong systems/process mindset and technical writing ability
Proficiency in packaging validation and statistical process control (SPC)
Effective communicator across technical and non-technical groups
Hands-on and collaborative approach to plant operations
Experience in hermetic sealing and metal can packaging is a plus
Strong time management, problem solving, and cross-functional leadership
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
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