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Packaging Engineer roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in packaging science, mechanical engineering, or a related field. Employers in food, pharma, consumer goods, and industrial manufacturing file LCAs through DOL before sponsoring, and the annual H-1B cap applies to most private-sector roles.
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We are seeking a dynamic and innovative Packaging Engineer to join our manufacturing team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing packaging solutions that enhance product protection, streamline production processes, and ensure compliance with industry standards. Your expertise will drive continuous improvement initiatives across the packaging lifecycle, from concept through implementation, contributing to the efficiency and quality of our manufacturing operations. This position offers an exciting opportunity to apply your mechanical engineering skills and manufacturing knowledge in a fast-paced, collaborative environment dedicated to excellence.
Responsibilities
- Design and specify protective packaging for new and existing products (boxes, trays, inserts, cushioning, pallets, films, labels).
- Develop packaging concepts that meet protection, cost, sustainability and manufacturability targets.
- Create packaging drawings and specifications using CAD and produce bill-of-materials and artwork guidance.
- Support development of product and shipping package labeling.
- Perform and/or coordinate packaging tests: drop, vibration, compression, atmospheric, and transport simulation (ISTA, ASTM, ISTA 1A/3A/6, ASTM D4169 etc.).
- Lead packaging validation and qualification activities for new product introductions and for design changes.
- Manage internal packaging trials and work with external test labs and packaging suppliers to validate designs.
- Implement packaging cost-reduction and material-reduction initiatives, including returnable/reusable packaging and pallet optimization.
- Ensure packaging complies with applicable regulations and customer requirements (packaging waste regulations, hazardous material labeling, country-specific marking).
- Support supplier selection, audits and supplier packaging specifications; review supplier-initiated packaging changes.
- Monitor packaging KPIs (damage rates, cost per unit, cube utilization, on-time delivery of packaging components) and provide actionable reporting.
- Maintain packaging data in PLM/ERP and ensure packaging documents are controlled.
- Troubleshoot packaging-related field failures and implement CAPA in partnership with Quality.
- Support sustainability initiatives: material recyclability, reduced packaging weight/volume, and packaging take-back where applicable.
- Provide training and guidance to production and warehouse teams on proper pack out and palletization methods.
Experience
Proven experience in manufacturing environments with a focus on packaging engineering or related fields.
Strong background in mechanical engineering principles, CAD design (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Creo), schematics creation, and industrial equipment operation.
Hands-on experience with plastics injection molding, robotics integration, CNC programming, vision inspection systems, and fabrication techniques.
Familiarity with lean manufacturing methodologies and continuous improvement practices within a manufacturing facility.
Knowledge of ISO 9001 standards and factory safety protocols is highly desirable.
Demonstrated ability to perform root cause analysis and implement effective corrective actions in complex production settings.
Excellent project scheduling skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail. Join us as a Packaging Engineer if you’re passionate about innovating packaging solutions that elevate product quality while driving operational excellence! Your mechanical expertise combined with your enthusiasm for manufacturing will make a tangible impact on our production capabilities—empowering us to deliver outstanding products worldwide.
Pay
$70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location
In person
Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and innovative Packaging Engineer to join our manufacturing team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing packaging solutions that enhance product protection, streamline production processes, and ensure compliance with industry standards. Your expertise will drive continuous improvement initiatives across the packaging lifecycle, from concept through implementation, contributing to the efficiency and quality of our manufacturing operations. This position offers an exciting opportunity to apply your mechanical engineering skills and manufacturing knowledge in a fast-paced, collaborative environment dedicated to excellence.
Responsibilities
- Design and specify protective packaging for new and existing products (boxes, trays, inserts, cushioning, pallets, films, labels).
- Develop packaging concepts that meet protection, cost, sustainability and manufacturability targets.
- Create packaging drawings and specifications using CAD and produce bill-of-materials and artwork guidance.
- Support development of product and shipping package labeling.
- Perform and/or coordinate packaging tests: drop, vibration, compression, atmospheric, and transport simulation (ISTA, ASTM, ISTA 1A/3A/6, ASTM D4169 etc.).
- Lead packaging validation and qualification activities for new product introductions and for design changes.
- Manage internal packaging trials and work with external test labs and packaging suppliers to validate designs.
- Implement packaging cost-reduction and material-reduction initiatives, including returnable/reusable packaging and pallet optimization.
- Ensure packaging complies with applicable regulations and customer requirements (packaging waste regulations, hazardous material labeling, country-specific marking).
- Support supplier selection, audits and supplier packaging specifications; review supplier-initiated packaging changes.
- Monitor packaging KPIs (damage rates, cost per unit, cube utilization, on-time delivery of packaging components) and provide actionable reporting.
- Maintain packaging data in PLM/ERP and ensure packaging documents are controlled.
- Troubleshoot packaging-related field failures and implement CAPA in partnership with Quality.
- Support sustainability initiatives: material recyclability, reduced packaging weight/volume, and packaging take-back where applicable.
- Provide training and guidance to production and warehouse teams on proper pack out and palletization methods.
Experience
Proven experience in manufacturing environments with a focus on packaging engineering or related fields.
Strong background in mechanical engineering principles, CAD design (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Creo), schematics creation, and industrial equipment operation.
Hands-on experience with plastics injection molding, robotics integration, CNC programming, vision inspection systems, and fabrication techniques.
Familiarity with lean manufacturing methodologies and continuous improvement practices within a manufacturing facility.
Knowledge of ISO 9001 standards and factory safety protocols is highly desirable.
Demonstrated ability to perform root cause analysis and implement effective corrective actions in complex production settings.
Excellent project scheduling skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail. Join us as a Packaging Engineer if you’re passionate about innovating packaging solutions that elevate product quality while driving operational excellence! Your mechanical expertise combined with your enthusiasm for manufacturing will make a tangible impact on our production capabilities—empowering us to deliver outstanding products worldwide.
Pay
$70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location
In person
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Packaging Engineer
Match your degree to the role
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to packaging engineering. A mechanical or materials engineering degree typically qualifies, but a general business degree won't. Pull the O*NET occupation profile to confirm which fields officers consider directly related.
Filter employers by LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to identify companies with verified DOL Labor Condition Application filings for Packaging Engineer roles. This narrows your list to employers who have already navigated the sponsorship process, not just those open to it in principle.
Target industries with recurring H-1B demand
Pharmaceutical, medical device, and consumer packaged goods companies file H-1B petitions for packaging engineers far more consistently than small contract manufacturers. Prioritize employers whose production compliance and FDA regulatory work create ongoing specialist demand.
Request prevailing wage documentation early
Before your offer letter is finalized, ask HR which DOL wage level they intend to file at. Use the OFLC Wage Search to verify the prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location so there are no surprises when the LCA is posted.
Prepare a specialty occupation evidence packet
Packaging engineering RFEs often challenge whether the role truly requires a specialized degree. Gather job postings from comparable employers, professional society standards, and any product-specific regulatory requirements that demonstrate why a generalist couldn't perform the work.
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Find Packaging Engineer JobsPackaging Engineer H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Packaging Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as packaging science, mechanical engineering, materials science, or chemical engineering. USCIS scrutinizes roles where employers have historically accepted unrelated degrees, so the job description should specify the required field precisely, not just list a degree as preferred.
Which employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas for Packaging Engineers?
Pharmaceutical manufacturers, medical device companies, food and beverage corporations, and consumer goods producers file H-1B petitions for packaging engineers with the greatest regularity because regulatory compliance and product integrity create sustained specialist demand. You can browse employers with verified H-1B filing history for this role on Migrate Mate.
How does the H-1B lottery affect a Packaging Engineer's job search timeline?
USCIS opens H-1B registration each March for the following October 1 start date. If you're on OPT, you need to secure an offer and have your employer submit a registration before the March window closes. A cap-gap rule extends your OPT authorization through September 30 if your I-765 is timely filed, but you can't start a new H-1B-dependent role until October 1.
What documents should a Packaging Engineer prepare before an employer files an H-1B petition?
You'll need official transcripts confirming your degree and field, credential evaluations if your degree is from outside the U.S., a current resume showing relevant work history, and any professional licenses or certifications specific to your industry. If your degree field isn't an exact match for the role, a credential evaluation that maps your coursework to packaging engineering requirements strengthens the petition.
Can a Packaging Engineer change employers while on H-1B?
Yes. Under H-1B portability, you can start with a new employer as soon as the new I-129 petition is filed, without waiting for approval, as long as your prior H-1B was approved and you haven't been out of status. The new employer must file an LCA through DOL and submit a new I-129 before your first day in the new role.
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