Our client, a leader in packaging innovation within the consumer goods industry, is seeking a Senior Packaging Engineer to join their team. As a Senior Packaging Engineer, you will be part of the R&D and manufacturing support teams. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise, innovative thinking, and excellent collaboration skills, which will align successfully in the organization. **Job Title:** Sr Packaging Engineer **Location: Bridgewater, NJ** **What's the Job?** + Lead the design, development, and implementation of innovative packaging solutions across multiple product categories. + Evaluate and incorporate new packaging technologies, materials, and equipment to improve product performance, sustainability, and cost-efficiency. + Collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, marketing, and suppliers to ensure packaging solutions meet functional, regulatory, and brand standards. + Conduct feasibility studies, pilot trials, and validation testing for new packaging systems. + Provide technical expertise in rigid plastic development, including material selection, molding processes, and performance optimization. **What's Needed?** + Bachelor's or Master's degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field. + Minimum of 3+ years of experience in packaging development, preferably in the food, beverage, or consumer goods industry. + Proven experience with rigid plastic packaging technologies and processes. + Strong understanding of packaging equipment, filling technologies, and automation systems. + Excellent project management, problem-solving, and communication skills. **What's in it for me?** + Opportunity to work on innovative packaging projects that impact sustainability and product quality. + Collaborative work environment supporting professional growth. + Competitive pay aligned with industry standards. + Engagement with industry-leading technologies and practices. + Supportive team dedicated to continuous improvement and innovation. **Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:** + Medical and Prescription Drug Plans + Dental Plan + Vision Plan + Health Savings Account + Health Flexible Spending Account + Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account + Supplemental Life Insurance + Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance + Business Travel Insurance + 401(k), Plus Match + Weekly Pay If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you! **About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells** _ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands –_ **_Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells_** _–_ creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent. ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.