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.