Packaging Development Manager Jobs

Packaging Development Manager jobs are open from entry-level to director across consumer goods, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics, with specializations in sustainable materials, structural design, and regulatory compliance. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles49
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerIntel Corporation
Top citySanta Clara, CA
Work type69% Hybrid
Top industryElectronics

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Global Business Development Manager (Packaging Sales)
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Global Business Development Manager (Packaging Sales)
OK International
Cypress, California
Corporate Training
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Learning & Development
Sales
$10k - $115k/yr
Remote (US)
201-500

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Senior Packaging Development Engineer
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Senior Packaging Development Engineer
NVIDIA
Santa Clara, California
Factory & Production Work
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
$152k - $288k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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• Senior Packaging Module Development Engineer
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• Senior Packaging Module Development Engineer
Intel Corporation
Phoenix, Arizona
Software Engineering
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
$134k - $255k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
10,000+

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Packaging Development Engineer
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Packaging Development Engineer
Altria
Richmond, Virginia
Engineering (Non-Software)
Industrial Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
$81k - $119k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in engineering
5,001-10,000

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Advanced Packaging Development Engineer
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Advanced Packaging Development Engineer
Apple
Santa Clara, California
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
$150k - $225k/yr
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
10,000+

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Packaging Development Manager Job Market

Who's Hiring

Intel Corporation6 open roles
Henkel3 open roles
Wolfspeed2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Electronics & Hardware
  • Food & Beverage
  • Medical Devices
  • Telecommunications
  • Consulting & Professional Services

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in packaging development manager jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree in packaging science, materials science, or engineering
  • 3-7 years of hands-on packaging development or engineering experience
  • Proficiency with packaging design and CAD software such as ArtiosCAD or SolidWorks
  • Experience managing supplier qualification and packaging material testing protocols
  • Knowledge of FDA, ASTM, ISTA, or other relevant packaging regulatory standards
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams through new product development stages

Tips for Your Packaging Development Manager Job Search

Tailor your resume to packaging methods

Generic project management bullets won't stand out. Call out the specific packaging formats you've developed, such as flexible films, rigid containers, or blister packs, and name the materials and substrates you've qualified through production trials.

Highlight cross-functional launch experience

Hiring managers want proof you've shepherded a packaging concept through R&D, procurement, regulatory, and manufacturing simultaneously. Describe a full product launch you owned from concept to shelf, not just your slice of it.

Get your sustainability credentials in front

Recyclability targets and PCR content requirements appear in almost every current job description. If you've led a source-reduction project or redesigned packaging to meet an EPR regulation, put that in your first bullet, not buried on page two.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists packaging development manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Prep a portfolio of packaging specs

Bring physical samples or a PDF portfolio of technical specs, dielines, and test reports to interviews. Interviewers for packaging roles respond far better to tangible evidence of your work than to slide decks alone.

Negotiate by citing time-to-market impact

When discussing compensation, anchor your ask to the business value you delivered, specifically how your packaging decisions accelerated launch timelines or reduced unit costs. That framing resonates with operations-focused hiring managers more than title comparisons.

Packaging Development Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most packaging development managers?

The companies hiring the most packaging development managers right now include Intel Corporation, Henkel, and Wolfspeed, with the largest share of openings in California, Arizona, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Consumer goods manufacturers and contract packaging organizations consistently represent the highest volume of open roles.

How many packaging development manager jobs are remote?

About 81% of packaging development manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most packaging work. Roles focused on project coordination, supplier management, and regulatory documentation tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while positions requiring lab testing or plant-floor involvement are predominantly on-site.

How do you become a packaging development manager?

Most packaging development managers start with a degree in packaging science, materials engineering, or a related field, then build experience as a packaging engineer or coordinator. From there, taking ownership of full product launches, leading supplier qualifications, and demonstrating cross-functional project management skills positions you for a manager title. Earning credentials through the Institute of Packaging Professionals can also accelerate advancement.

Can you get a packaging development manager job with little experience?

Breaking in with limited experience is realistic if you can show hands-on packaging work, even from internships, co-ops, or adjacent roles in quality or manufacturing. Employers hiring at the junior end of the manager level often prioritize candidates who understand packaging material testing, can read dielines, and have participated in at least one new product development cycle from concept through production.

What does the packaging development manager interview process look like?

The process typically begins with a recruiter screen, followed by a technical interview where you walk through past packaging projects in detail. A panel interview with cross-functional stakeholders from R&D, operations, and marketing is common at mid-to-large companies. Some employers ask candidates to complete a packaging brief or case study exercise before a final conversation with the hiring director.

Where can I find and apply to packaging development manager jobs?

You can find and apply to packaging development manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your background and preferences, and apply directly to each listing that fits.

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