Packaging Engineer Jobs in Washington
Packaging Engineer jobs in Washington are in active demand, concentrated in the food and beverage, consumer goods, aerospace, and e-commerce fulfillment sectors, with openings at every level from entry-level associate to senior principal. The heaviest hiring is in Seattle, Redmond, and Tacoma, where companies like Amazon, Boeing, and Starbucks maintain large operations and ongoing packaging development needs. Structural packaging design, sustainable materials engineering, and regulatory compliance for food-contact and medical packaging are among the most sought-after specialties across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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About Lamb Weston
You’ve probably enjoyed our fries without even knowing it! As a leading manufacturer in our industry, we inspire and bring people together with foods they love and trust. Our customer base includes international food service providers, restaurants, and households in over 100 countries around the world.
A highly innovative global corporation with a start-up mindset, we empower every individual to make a genuine difference. You’ll gain access to hands-on training to fuel your growth and success, explore opportunities for new solutions, and you’ll join a winning team of 10,000+ people all dedicated to raising the bar – together.
If you have a strong drive for results, a desire to help us bring the world together through our fries, and are ready for a fresh challenge, we want to hear from you.
Job Description Summary
Job Description
Position Responsibilities:
Support the innovation stage-gate process on assigned packaging projects from ideation through commercialization.
Simultaneous support and lead high complex technical projects.
Develop ideas for savings, innovation, plant efficiency and quality improvements that are relevant to the business.
Independently plan, execute, and analyze plant/pilot plant/lab trials.
Develop and manage technical packaging specifications.
Establish strong working relationship with key suppliers.
Utilize Dynamics Lab to qualify material and perform prototyping.
Key Functional Competencies:
Value Chain, Financial & Business Acumen Ability to strategically seek out, analyze, and take action on business opportunities across the entire value chain (product, packaging, and process), to optimize Lamb Weston’s growth. Foundation - Understands basic company financial concepts and applies knowledge of adjacent functional areas to produce positive outcomes
Innovative and Strategic Thinking - Proactively generates & evaluates ideas, concepts and opportunities in creative ways (even with imperfect information) to deliver enterprise level thinking, vision & direction Foundation - Builds on the ideas of others.
Product & Manufacturing Knowledge - Leverages knowledge of product, packaging, supply chain, market and customer to influence decisions and drive a competitive advantage. Foundation - Understands the basics of products and associated production processes
Concept Creation & Development - Translates diverse insights to build and scale innovative packages and products to meet the needs of consumers and customers. Foundation - Builds ideas.
Project Management - Develops, implements, facilitates and manages comprehensive project plans that deliver objectives. Foundation - Organize work and develop plans within functional area to meet business needs.
Work Process Discipline and Execution - Develops, documents, implements and maintains standardized processes, procedures and programs. Foundation - Knows and follows basic work processes
Food Science - Knowledge of food science principles (including chemistry, engineering, microbiology & sensory) to design, develop and enhance products from ideation to commercialization. Foundation - Understands and applies food science.
Packaging Engineering - Understands and uses knowledge of material sciences, manufacturing and equipment capabilities to design, develop and enhance packaging from ideation to commercialization of LW products. Advanced - Applies packaging principles, uses and technology to develop innovative solutions
Basic & Preferred Qualifications
Position Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree Required, Packaging or Engineering preferred.
Minimum of 1 co-op or internship, CPG preferred.
OR- 1+ years’ work experience in packaging industry, CPG preferred.
Strong understanding of packaging materials, capabilities, and equipment.
Thorough understanding of physical and structural package testing procedures.
Exposure to 2-D/3-D design programs (AutoCAD, ArtiosCad, and/or SolidWorks) preferred.
Ensures technical and performance needs are met for all projects
Collaborates with cross-functional teams to implement deliverables
Ability to identify packaging needs and drive continuous improvement.
Understands packaging processes and technology.
Applies knowledge of polymer science and engineering.
Understands basic packaging equipment and performance principals .
Understands the functionality of packaging and its intention for the marketplace.
Ability to travel up to 25% of time
Valid US Driver’s license and ability to meet Company driving standards.
Position Physical Requirements:
Candidate must have the ability to effectively perform all the following physical demands:
- Ability to lift 25 to 50 lbs.
- Ability to stand for 75% of a day
- Ability to sit for 4 hours at a time
Industry-Competitive Benefits
Coupled with our compensation and bonus incentive programs, our benefits deliver rewards that are market competitive. Some of the most attractive elements of our benefit programs include:
Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts
Well-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program
Paid Time Off
Financial Wellness – Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insurance
Family-Friendly Employee events
Employee Assistance Program services – mental health and other concierge type services
Benefits may vary based on location, job role/level, job status, and/or the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Anticipated Close Date
The anticipated close date is a good faith estimate for when this job will be closed. Some jobs may be unposted or filled earlier or later than the Anticipated Close Date depending on interview processes and business needs.
Pay Transparency
In compliance with applicable state and local laws, Lamb Weston has opted to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation is specific to this position and takes into account a number of variables. Actual compensation may be higher or lower in the range posted based on various factors, including, but not limited to, job duties, experience and expertise. A candidate's work location could also impact the actual compensation being outside of the range to reflect local cost of labor. A reasonable annual estimate of the range for this role is listed below.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Lamb Weston is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law
About Lamb Weston
You’ve probably enjoyed our fries without even knowing it! As a leading manufacturer in our industry, we inspire and bring people together with foods they love and trust. Our customer base includes international food service providers, restaurants, and households in over 100 countries around the world.
A highly innovative global corporation with a start-up mindset, we empower every individual to make a genuine difference. You’ll gain access to hands-on training to fuel your growth and success, explore opportunities for new solutions, and you’ll join a winning team of 10,000+ people all dedicated to raising the bar – together.
If you have a strong drive for results, a desire to help us bring the world together through our fries, and are ready for a fresh challenge, we want to hear from you.
Job Description Summary
Job Description
Position Responsibilities:
Support the innovation stage-gate process on assigned packaging projects from ideation through commercialization.
Simultaneous support and lead high complex technical projects.
Develop ideas for savings, innovation, plant efficiency and quality improvements that are relevant to the business.
Independently plan, execute, and analyze plant/pilot plant/lab trials.
Develop and manage technical packaging specifications.
Establish strong working relationship with key suppliers.
Utilize Dynamics Lab to qualify material and perform prototyping.
Key Functional Competencies:
Value Chain, Financial & Business Acumen Ability to strategically seek out, analyze, and take action on business opportunities across the entire value chain (product, packaging, and process), to optimize Lamb Weston’s growth. Foundation - Understands basic company financial concepts and applies knowledge of adjacent functional areas to produce positive outcomes
Innovative and Strategic Thinking - Proactively generates & evaluates ideas, concepts and opportunities in creative ways (even with imperfect information) to deliver enterprise level thinking, vision & direction Foundation - Builds on the ideas of others.
Product & Manufacturing Knowledge - Leverages knowledge of product, packaging, supply chain, market and customer to influence decisions and drive a competitive advantage. Foundation - Understands the basics of products and associated production processes
Concept Creation & Development - Translates diverse insights to build and scale innovative packages and products to meet the needs of consumers and customers. Foundation - Builds ideas.
Project Management - Develops, implements, facilitates and manages comprehensive project plans that deliver objectives. Foundation - Organize work and develop plans within functional area to meet business needs.
Work Process Discipline and Execution - Develops, documents, implements and maintains standardized processes, procedures and programs. Foundation - Knows and follows basic work processes
Food Science - Knowledge of food science principles (including chemistry, engineering, microbiology & sensory) to design, develop and enhance products from ideation to commercialization. Foundation - Understands and applies food science.
Packaging Engineering - Understands and uses knowledge of material sciences, manufacturing and equipment capabilities to design, develop and enhance packaging from ideation to commercialization of LW products. Advanced - Applies packaging principles, uses and technology to develop innovative solutions
Basic & Preferred Qualifications
Position Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree Required, Packaging or Engineering preferred.
Minimum of 1 co-op or internship, CPG preferred.
OR- 1+ years’ work experience in packaging industry, CPG preferred.
Strong understanding of packaging materials, capabilities, and equipment.
Thorough understanding of physical and structural package testing procedures.
Exposure to 2-D/3-D design programs (AutoCAD, ArtiosCad, and/or SolidWorks) preferred.
Ensures technical and performance needs are met for all projects
Collaborates with cross-functional teams to implement deliverables
Ability to identify packaging needs and drive continuous improvement.
Understands packaging processes and technology.
Applies knowledge of polymer science and engineering.
Understands basic packaging equipment and performance principals .
Understands the functionality of packaging and its intention for the marketplace.
Ability to travel up to 25% of time
Valid US Driver’s license and ability to meet Company driving standards.
Position Physical Requirements:
Candidate must have the ability to effectively perform all the following physical demands:
- Ability to lift 25 to 50 lbs.
- Ability to stand for 75% of a day
- Ability to sit for 4 hours at a time
Industry-Competitive Benefits
Coupled with our compensation and bonus incentive programs, our benefits deliver rewards that are market competitive. Some of the most attractive elements of our benefit programs include:
Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts
Well-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program
Paid Time Off
Financial Wellness – Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insurance
Family-Friendly Employee events
Employee Assistance Program services – mental health and other concierge type services
Benefits may vary based on location, job role/level, job status, and/or the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Anticipated Close Date
The anticipated close date is a good faith estimate for when this job will be closed. Some jobs may be unposted or filled earlier or later than the Anticipated Close Date depending on interview processes and business needs.
Pay Transparency
In compliance with applicable state and local laws, Lamb Weston has opted to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation is specific to this position and takes into account a number of variables. Actual compensation may be higher or lower in the range posted based on various factors, including, but not limited to, job duties, experience and expertise. A candidate's work location could also impact the actual compensation being outside of the range to reflect local cost of labor. A reasonable annual estimate of the range for this role is listed below.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Lamb Weston is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law
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Packaging Engineer Job Market in Washington
A snapshot from current Washington openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Food & Beverage
- Manufacturing
- Distribution & Wholesale
What Washington Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in packaging engineer jobs across Washington.
- Bachelor's degree in packaging science, materials engineering, mechanical engineering, or a closely related field
- Proficiency in CAD software and packaging design tools such as ArtiosCAD or SolidWorks
- Familiarity with ISTA, ASTM, or TAPPI testing standards for packaging validation
- Experience with sustainable packaging materials and reducing environmental impact of packaging systems
- Knowledge of FDA food-contact or medical device packaging regulations applicable to Washington operations
- Strong project management skills with ability to coordinate across supply chain, marketing, and manufacturing teams
Packaging Engineer Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a packaging engineer in Washington?
Becoming a packaging engineer in Washington typically starts with a bachelor's degree in packaging science, mechanical engineering, materials science, or industrial engineering. Washington does not require a state-issued license specifically for packaging engineers, but candidates who pursue Certified Packaging Professional credentials through the Institute of Packaging Professionals gain a meaningful competitive edge. Most Washington employers expect demonstrated experience with packaging testing standards and, for food or medical roles, working knowledge of applicable federal regulatory requirements.
Which companies hire packaging engineers in Washington?
Employers hiring packaging engineers in Washington right now include Amazon, Blue Origin, and Lamb Weston, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Washington's strong concentration of food and beverage brands, e-commerce operations, and aerospace manufacturers means packaging engineering roles appear across a wider variety of industries here than in most states.
Which Washington cities have the most packaging engineer jobs?
Seattle, Redmond, and Richland have the most packaging engineer openings in Washington. Seattle anchors the market through its dense cluster of consumer brands, tech-driven fulfillment operations, and corporate headquarters, while Tacoma's port logistics activity and food processing industry sustain consistent demand, and Redmond draws openings tied to large technology and consumer product companies headquartered on the Eastside.
Are there remote packaging engineer jobs in Washington?
Yes, but they're rare. Packaging engineering is inherently a hands-on discipline requiring physical prototyping, lab testing, and on-site coordination with production lines, which limits fully remote arrangements. About 33% of packaging engineer openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions tend to concentrate in the specification review, regulatory documentation, and vendor qualification phases of the role rather than physical development work.
How can I get hired as a packaging engineer in Washington with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to packaging associate or packaging technician roles at Washington's large food and consumer goods companies, where hands-on exposure to materials and testing builds foundational skills quickly. Companies such as Amazon and Starbucks run structured new-grad rotational or internship programs in Seattle that serve as a direct pipeline into full engineering roles. Candidates who hold a Fundamentals of Engineering credential, have completed coursework in ISTA testing methods, or can show a portfolio of packaging design projects from school competitions stand out in Washington applicant pools.
Where can I find and apply to packaging engineer jobs in Washington?
You can find and apply to packaging engineer jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current Washington openings across industries and experience levels. Search for roles that match your background and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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