Job Description

Packaging Engineer

Department: Product Engineering

Location: Bridgeton, MO (Also available in Raymond, MS)

Great opportunity with a leading employer! If you are passionate about packaging and are looking for a role where you can make an impact, apply now. This position offers competitive pay, relocation assistance and excellent benefits.

About the Role

Are you passionate about packaging design and implementation? We're seeking a Packaging Engineer for our headquarters in Bridgeton, MO, with an option to work at our Raymond, MS facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Design & Development: Oversee packaging development from initial design to prototype creation and performance testing.

• Problem-Solving: Address design, material, and process issues with inventive, timely, and cost-effective solutions.

• Analyze Specifications: Review engineering drawings to determine packaging requirements, including physical characteristics and environmental concerns.

• Supplier Management: Set standards for evaluating and selecting packaging suppliers, and periodically review vendor performance.

• Project Management: Handle multiple projects simultaneously, with a focus on delivering new products.

• Cost Saving: Implement initiatives to reduce costs related to materials, labor, efficiency, transportation, and storage.

• Collaboration: Work closely with engineering and manufacturing teams to optimize packaging designs and supply base for cost, lead time, quality, and compliance.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Packaging Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Industrial Design.

• Experience: 4+ years in industrial engineering or design.

• Skills:

• Proficient in 3D CAD software

• Knowledge of ISO, ASTM, and other packaging design standards

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills

• Good communication skills, both oral and written

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

• Understanding of process and quality improvement concepts

• Rapid prototyping experience is a bonus

What We Offer

• Culture: Focus on innovation, continuous improvement, and recognition.

• Growth: Opportunities for advancement and performance-based pay.

• Benefits:

• Leading healthcare coverage

• Profit-sharing plan

• Generous paid time off

• Tuition reimbursement

• Parental leave

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here ( for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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