Packaging Engineer

Irvine, CA 92604

Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Mechanical Engineering Job Number: MC385423117 Compensation: $50-80 / hour

Job Description

Title:  Packaging Engineer
Location:  Irvine, CA
Hire Type:  Long-term Contract, Onsite
Target Pay Range:  $60.00 - $70.00/hour (W2, with full employee benefits)

Overview:
As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.

Job Summary: 
The Packaging Engineer will create innovative, effective packaging solutions for pharmaceutical-grade cosmetic products. You'll lead packaging design, development, and documentation to ensure product integrity, cost-effectiveness, and compatibility with manufacturing processes.

Job Duties:
  • Develop and update packaging documentation (BOMs, specs, assembly instructions).
  • Create and execute testing protocols for packaging performance and shipping.
  • Assess materials and implement improved testing methods.
  • Research new tech to enhance packaging efficiency and quality.
  • Coordinate plant trials and summarize outcomes for packaging decisions.
  • Support artwork approval and align labeling with regulations.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s in Packaging Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 2-5 years of packaging design experience; cosmetics/consumer goods a plus.
  • Knowledge of packaging tests, materials, and manufacturing methods.
  • Proficiency with 2D drawings, problem-solving, and equipment troubleshooting.
  • Experience in cosmetics packaging design is highly preferred.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

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Meet Your Recruiter

Mike Schmitz
Technical Recruiter

Mike Schmitz is an esteemed Recruiting Team Leader specializing in the Life Sciences Division. With an impressive tenure of over 12 years at Sterling and a remarkable 16-year career in the recruiting arena, Mike has cemented his reputation as a trailblazer in talent acquisition.

As a Recruiting Team Leader, Mike's understanding of the intricacies within the Life Sciences Division is unparalleled. His expertise positions him as a strategic partner in bridging the gap between talented professionals and opportunities that align with their aspirations.

With a career spanning 16 years, Mike's journey in the recruitment landscape has been defined by his dedication to facilitating more fulfilling careers for skilled professionals. His ability to understand everyone’s unique strengths and match them with roles that foster growth and satisfaction marks him as a true advocate for professional development.

Mike's advice to candidates reflects his commitment to helping them excel: approach every job interview with positivity and authenticity. He firmly believes that a positive attitude and an engaging personality are pivotal in creating lasting impressions. Mike emphasizes that while technical qualifications are crucial, the ability to connect with interviewers and present oneself effectively is equally valuable to prospective employers.

As one of the most respected names in engineering staffing, Sterling has hundreds of opportunities with top employers. If you’ve got a friend or colleague seeking their next move in engineering, we could have their next opportunity. We offer a referral bonus for every referral that we place. Submit referral now. 

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