Package Development Engineer

Advantice Health is a dynamic consumer health company that's passionate about improving skin health through science-backed, expert-loved solutions. As a Packaging Development Engineer, you will own the technical side of primary and secondary packaging from concept to commercial launch, ensuring product quality and compliance with sustainability requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed packaging specifications for new and existing products, including primary and secondary packaging, tamper‑evident features, inner packs, ship cases, and pallet patterns
• Partner with Quality to support expiration dating and stability programs, including setting up, tracking, and interpreting packaging‑related studies
• Participate in change control processes for packaging components, suppliers, and packaging operations, ensuring technical accuracy and risk assessment
• Scout and share relevant packaging innovations and supplier capabilities with Product Innovation and Marketing to fuel new ideas and consumer‑centric designs
• Support technology transfer for acquired products and site‑to‑site moves, contributing to structured project plans and timelines
• Troubleshoot manufacturing and packaging line issues (materials, components, or equipment) and support implementation of solutions that protect supply and improve cost
• Support sourcing and implementation of new materials or designs for value engineering, sustainability, and business continuity
• Stay current on evolving packaging and end‑of‑life regulations; help frame how Advantice Health responds on sustainability, recyclability, and waste reduction
• Draft and update engineering specifications, bills of materials (BOMs), packaging instructions, and related technical documentation in our systems
• Review and provide input on packaging validation protocols, test reports, technical drawings, and color standards
• Design and optimize pallet patterns and case labeling templates; review proofs and ensure regulatory and customer alignment
• Review labeling layouts for fit, barcode placement, lot coding, equipment compatibility, and compliance with regulatory, customer, and GS1 requirements
• You will be supported by an experienced engineer and cross‑functional partners, with the opportunity to grow responsibility quickly as you demonstrate capability

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical discipline (completed or expected by spring/summer 2026)
• At least one co‑op, internship, or significant academic project related to packaging development (beauty, consumer healthcare, pharmaceuticals, food, or similar highly regulated/consumer products is a plus)
• Strong foundational knowledge of packaging materials (plastics, paperboard, corrugate, films, closures, etc.) and common converting/forming processes
• Hands‑on experience with CAD tools and the ability to read and interpret technical drawings
• Solid Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel for analyzing data and building simple models; familiarity with ERP systems. Use of AI to enhance data analysis and problem solving
• Demonstrated problem‑solving skills, with the ability to break down complex issues and collaborate under time pressure when needed
• Exposure to change control, project work, supplier interaction, or manufacturing troubleshooting through internships, co‑ops, labs, or capstone projects
• Familiarity with packaging testing, validation concepts, and stability programs (coursework or project exposure counts)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively on cross‑functional teams

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits and 401k company match

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