Packaging Engineer Jobs in New Jersey
Packaging Engineer jobs in New Jersey are in steady demand across the state's dense concentration of consumer goods, pharmaceuticals, and food and beverage manufacturers, with openings at every level from entry-level packaging technician through senior and principal engineer. The heaviest hiring activity centers on the Parsippany-Troy Hills, Princeton, and Newark metro corridors, where major employers like Johnson and Johnson, Colgate-Palmolive, and Campbell Soup Company maintain long-standing operations. The most sought-after specializations in New Jersey include pharmaceutical compliance packaging, sustainable materials engineering, and structural design for consumer products. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Number #175922 - Piscataway, New Jersey, United States
Who We Are
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!
Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.
Role Summary:
As the Packaging Validation Engineer within our Global Packaging team, you will drive the global strategy, creation, and deployment of predictive packaging test methods and quality standards across Colgate's product portfolio. In this high-impact position, you will directly manage the Piscataway Packaging Lab while providing guidance to our worldwide network of package testing facilities. You will lead key packaging initiatives, ensuring our packaging validation frameworks directly support global product innovation, quality, and regulatory compliance.
Responsibilities:
Global Standards & Test Methods: Drive the global strategy, creation, and continuous evolution of test plans and methods to establish centralized rigor, efficiency, and predictive quality across all categories.
Laboratory Operations & Network Leadership: Direct daily operations, capital expenditure budgets, data integrity compliance, and long-term strategic roadmaps for the Piscataway Packaging Lab, while providing technical governance to Colgate's global package testing network.
Quality & Product Safety: Partner closely with Quality and Safety teams to manage Packaging Materials of Concern, Tech Transfer Program, and environmental compliance for chemical/packaging waste.
Validation & Equipment Management: Oversee installation, operation, and performance qualifications (IQ/OQ/PQ) for new laboratory equipment, while complying with digital laboratory management systems and change controls.
Capability Building & Audits: Lead internal laboratory audits, verification procedures, and global training programs to ensure standard operating procedure compliance and seamless technology transfer across international teams.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Packaging, Industrial Design, Engineering, or a related technical field.
6+ years of experience in Packaging Engineering or related experience.
Hands-on experience in packaging development, validation protocols, and laboratory test method execution.
Demonstrated experience with laboratory equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ), data integrity compliance, and standard operating procedures in a regulated environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
5+ years of packaging engineering experience within a CPG, cosmetics, or pharmaceutical environment.
Technical expertise across diverse materials and technologies, including films, laminates, rigid containers, dispensing systems, printing, cartons, and corrugate systems.
Demonstrated functional competencies in cross-functional collaboration, lab management, project management, capital budgeting, and continuous improvement.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $109,600.00 - $155,000.00 USD
Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.
Benefits: Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.
Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.
For additional Colgate terms and conditions, please click here.
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No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #175922 - Piscataway, New Jersey, United States
Who We Are
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!
Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.
Role Summary:
As the Packaging Validation Engineer within our Global Packaging team, you will drive the global strategy, creation, and deployment of predictive packaging test methods and quality standards across Colgate's product portfolio. In this high-impact position, you will directly manage the Piscataway Packaging Lab while providing guidance to our worldwide network of package testing facilities. You will lead key packaging initiatives, ensuring our packaging validation frameworks directly support global product innovation, quality, and regulatory compliance.
Responsibilities:
Global Standards & Test Methods: Drive the global strategy, creation, and continuous evolution of test plans and methods to establish centralized rigor, efficiency, and predictive quality across all categories.
Laboratory Operations & Network Leadership: Direct daily operations, capital expenditure budgets, data integrity compliance, and long-term strategic roadmaps for the Piscataway Packaging Lab, while providing technical governance to Colgate's global package testing network.
Quality & Product Safety: Partner closely with Quality and Safety teams to manage Packaging Materials of Concern, Tech Transfer Program, and environmental compliance for chemical/packaging waste.
Validation & Equipment Management: Oversee installation, operation, and performance qualifications (IQ/OQ/PQ) for new laboratory equipment, while complying with digital laboratory management systems and change controls.
Capability Building & Audits: Lead internal laboratory audits, verification procedures, and global training programs to ensure standard operating procedure compliance and seamless technology transfer across international teams.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Packaging, Industrial Design, Engineering, or a related technical field.
6+ years of experience in Packaging Engineering or related experience.
Hands-on experience in packaging development, validation protocols, and laboratory test method execution.
Demonstrated experience with laboratory equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ), data integrity compliance, and standard operating procedures in a regulated environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
5+ years of packaging engineering experience within a CPG, cosmetics, or pharmaceutical environment.
Technical expertise across diverse materials and technologies, including films, laminates, rigid containers, dispensing systems, printing, cartons, and corrugate systems.
Demonstrated functional competencies in cross-functional collaboration, lab management, project management, capital budgeting, and continuous improvement.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $109,600.00 - $155,000.00 USD
Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.
Benefits: Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.
Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.
For additional Colgate terms and conditions, please click here.
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What New Jersey Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in packaging engineer jobs across New Jersey.
- Bachelor's degree in packaging science, materials engineering, or mechanical engineering
- Experience with packaging design software such as ArtiosCAD or Esko Studio
- Knowledge of FDA packaging regulations and pharmaceutical compliance standards
- Proficiency in structural design, prototyping, and materials testing for consumer goods
- Familiarity with sustainability and recyclability requirements for packaging materials
- Strong project management skills and ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams
Packaging Engineer Jobs in New Jersey: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a packaging engineer in New Jersey?
The standard path into packaging engineering in New Jersey begins with a bachelor's degree in packaging science, mechanical engineering, materials science, or a closely related field. New Jersey does not require a state-issued license specifically for packaging engineers, but many employers in the state's pharmaceutical and consumer goods sectors expect candidates to hold or pursue a Certified Packaging Professional credential through the Institute of Packaging Professionals, which is widely recognized among New Jersey hiring managers.
Which companies hire packaging engineers in New Jersey?
Employers hiring packaging engineers in New Jersey right now include Colgate-Palmolive, Marotta Controls, and UST, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. New Jersey's deep concentration of pharmaceutical headquarters and consumer goods manufacturers means the hiring pipeline here is broader and more consistent than in most other states.
Which New Jersey cities have the most packaging engineer jobs?
Piscataway, Parsippany-Troy Hills, and Clark have the most packaging engineer openings in New Jersey. That distribution reflects the corridor of pharmaceutical and consumer goods headquarters concentrated in central and northern New Jersey, with the Newark area adding logistics and retail-facing packaging roles tied to its proximity to major distribution infrastructure.
Are there remote packaging engineer jobs in New Jersey?
Yes, but they're rare. Packaging engineering is a hands-on role that typically requires physical access to prototypes, production lines, and testing equipment, so full remote work is uncommon. About 100% of packaging engineer openings tied to New Jersey are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with the remote share concentrated mostly in project management, specification writing, and supplier coordination functions rather than design or validation work.
How can I get hired as a packaging engineer in New Jersey with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is a co-op or internship with one of New Jersey's pharmaceutical or consumer goods manufacturers, several of which run structured new-grad programs that convert to full-time roles. Companies like Johnson and Johnson and Colgate-Palmolive hire packaging associates and junior engineers through campus recruiting. Candidates who have completed coursework in materials testing or who hold a Fundamentals of Packaging Technology certificate from the Institute of Packaging Professionals stand out in entry-level screening.
Where can I find and apply to packaging engineer jobs in New Jersey?
You can find and apply to packaging engineer jobs in New Jersey on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the available roles, find the ones that fit your background and location, and apply directly through the listings.
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