About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Manufacturing.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Role overview

Confidential Client is hiring an R&D Packaging Scientist/Engineer to lead packaging design, qualification, and commercialization for new and existing consumer products. You will own package development strategies from concept through launch, apply packaging science and engineering to solve technical challenges, and partner with cross-functional teams and suppliers to deliver manufacturable, sustainable, and consumer-preferred packaging solutions.

This role sits within a fast-growing innovation team in Manufacturing and covers rigid containers, cartons, aerosols, devices, and integrated packaging systems. The position is full-time and based in Mason, OH.

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What You’ll Do

• Lead end-to-end package development programs from concept through commercialization.
• Establish package development strategies, technical roadmaps, and qualification plans aligned with business objectives.
• Design and develop packaging solutions that balance consumer experience, manufacturability, quality, cost, and sustainability.
• Apply packaging science and engineering fundamentals to resolve technical issues and optimize designs.
• Develop and execute package qualification and risk-mitigation plans; lead data-driven decision making through testing and analysis.
• Identify and evaluate emerging packaging technologies, materials, and suppliers.
• Lead and influence cross-functional teams (Product Supply, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Purchasing, Design, Consumer Research) to enable successful launches.
• Coach and build packaging capability across the organization; contribute to standards and best practices.

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What We’re Looking For

Required qualifications (minimum):

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging, Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, Product Development, or related technical discipline.
• Demonstrated experience developing, qualifying, and commercializing packaging solutions.
• Strong knowledge of packaging materials, systems, performance testing, and manufacturing requirements.
• Experience working with suppliers and manufacturing sites; strong cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Good analytical problem solving and root-cause identification skills.
• Clear communicator with the ability to lead technical workstreams and influence stakeholders.

Preferred qualifications:

• Knowledge of injection molding and blow molding processes for consumer-packaged goods.
• Experience with aerosols, rigid containers, cartons, e-commerce packaging, or device-based systems.
• Familiarity with packaging sustainability considerations, regulatory requirements, and supply chain impacts.
• Experience with packaging design or PLM tools (e.g., ArtiosCAD, ENOVIA, Nexus, TOPS).
• Experience executing packaging test methods for primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging.

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Compensation & Location

• Location: Mason, OH (on-site expectations per project needs).
• Employment type: Full time.
• Starting pay / salary range (provided by the source): $92,000 - $116,500 per year.
• Immigration sponsorship is not available for this role. Candidates should be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Relocation: Candidates should be prepared to consider relocation over the course of their career if required by business needs.

Compensation is based on non-discriminatory factors including role, location, experience, and credentials. Total rewards may include salary + bonus (if applicable) + benefits.

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Notes on hiring process and compliance

• This posting is managed by Careertakes (third-party recruiting platform) on behalf of our client in the Manufacturing industry. Confidential Client will make final hiring decisions.
• Confidential Client and Careertakes are committed to fair hiring practices and compliance with applicable U.S. laws and regulations, including non-discrimination laws.
• If you require an accommodation to participate in the application process, request one through the recruiter or Careertakes during your application.

Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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