Packaging Engineer

Skillman, NJ

Kelly Services is currently seeking a Packaging Engineer for one of our top clients in Skillman, NJ.

• Bachelor s degree in Packaging, Engineering or a related Science field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in new package development/technology transfer in CPG, food, or pharmaceutical companies.
• Experience in Package design, manufacturing, and project management experience strongly preferred.
• Provides direction in a range of projects covering new package development, materials selection, manufacturing process/site changes, and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Knowledge of supplier qualification processes.
• Knowledge of plastic bottles, flexible packaging, closure systems, corrugate components, cartons and labeling for consumer products.
• Ability to work cross-functionally to influence multi-functional teams in a fast-paced environment while meeting timelines.
• The ability to prioritize multiple constantly evolving priorities with minimal direction is required.
• Knowledge of ISTA packaging and other packaging and shipping standards.
• GMP experience strongly preferred.

Job Functions:

• This role will require creating and approving specifications, documentation, package line trials and package testing to support product release
• Apply packaging engineering principles to execute the proper design, qualification and implementation of Primary/Secondary/Tertiary Packaging components and the associated systems such as documentation, equipment and processes.
• Maintain a database of packaging guidelines and specifications along with item drawings for all approved packaging.
• Support line trials and packaging validation activities prior to the introduction of any new or change in components/processes
• Technical Leadership skills are required

Important information: This position is recruited by a remote Kelly office, not your local Kelly branch. Applicants must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

Why Kelly®?

The Managed Solutions practice within Kelly Outsourcing and Consulting Group (KellyOCG®) is one focus within the full array of Kelly Services® workforce solutions.

Kelly Services has transformed from the staffing industry pioneer to a leading workforce solutions provider. KellyOCG is the distinguished outsourcing and consulting segment of Kelly Services, known for applying a forward-looking approach that enables companies to make strategic workforce planning decisions that impact their business and competitive advantage.

The Managed Solutions practice area of KellyOCG is dedicated to partnering with clients to architect and implement solutions that put them in a position to meet their operational obligation to their organization and freedom to focus on their more strategic business needs.

As a Kelly Services employee, you will have access to numerous perks, including:

• Vacation and sick pay
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) plan
• Group medical, vision, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance options
• Kelly Discounts on goods and services, auto and home insurance, and tuition at Kelly partner schools
• Kelly Learning Center offers free courses and trainings
• Weekly pay

About Kelly Services®

As a workforce advocate for over 70 years, we are proud to have a role in managing employment opportunities for more than one million workers around the globe. We employ 550,000 of these individuals directly with the remaining workers engaged through our talent supply chain network of supplier partners. Revenue in 2015 was $5.5 billion. Visit kellyservices.com and connect with us on Facebook , LinkedIn and Twitter .

Kelly Services is an equal opportunity employer including, but not limited to, Minorities, Females, Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law.