Packaging Engineering Manager Jobs
Packaging Engineering Manager jobs are open across consumer packaged goods, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, and industrial manufacturing, at levels from senior engineer to director, with specializations in sustainable packaging, structural design, and regulatory compliance. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Job Description
Provide lead support, as training and work experience dictate, to repair, maintain and continually improve process, facility, and utility and/or qualification systems to maximize efficiency, prevent any interruption of production, facilitate new processes and/or enhance operation. Develop areas of expertise on certain systems, equipment and procedures as training and work experience dictate. Examples of supporting assignments include: system maintenance, equipment or process design and development, validation of equipment, materials and processes, preparation of specifications, execution of small projects.
Responsibilities
- Works independently under direction of supervisor as a lead on assignments.
- Provide technical service for systems as assigned: repair, troubleshooting, and daily monitoring for potential issues and/or improvements.
- Identify and evaluate problematic issues and implement and communicate solutions.
- Lead operations in the process of troubleshooting to determine potential impacts on production and facility systems.
- Lead in gathering system information and specifications for production, engineering groups and outside consultants, contractors, and various departments within the company.
- Participate and/or assist engineers in the design of process equipment or systems for optimal performance. Assist in the start-up of new and troubleshoot existing facilities/equipment to ensure optimal operation and performance.
- Makes recommendations to improve processes, equipment or work processes and works with vendors and engineering to identify new equipment or technologies which may be beneficial or increase efficiency.
- Oversee and coordinate maintenance, internal and external resources, and project related activities with the daily production schedule to ensure on-time completion.
- Makes required field inspections for job site conditions including operability, maintainability, safety, environmental and quality issues.
- Manages small projects through all stages of development and execution including: scope definition, cost estimating, design, cost control, construction, start-up, quality and schedule.
Qualifications
- High School/GED is required AND at least 7 years prior technical experience in area(s) of specialty
- Technical training completion/certification or associates degree may substitute for up to 2 years of required experience.
- Knowledge of basic regulatory requirements.
- Communication Skills – Ability to concisely communicate key issues to stakeholders.
- Analytical Skills – Ability to assess issues that arise, seek multiple perspectives, gather more information as needed, and identify key issues that need to be addressed.
- Computer Literacy – Basic competence of spreadsheets, word processing, and email, and knowledge of computerized maintenance management systems and purchasing systems.
- Planning – Ability to design, plan, organize and implement tasks within an allotted timeframe.
- Leadership Skills – Ability to maintain a productive culture, coaches others to meet high performance standards.
Additional Information
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html
US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:
https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html
About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Job Description
Provide lead support, as training and work experience dictate, to repair, maintain and continually improve process, facility, and utility and/or qualification systems to maximize efficiency, prevent any interruption of production, facilitate new processes and/or enhance operation. Develop areas of expertise on certain systems, equipment and procedures as training and work experience dictate. Examples of supporting assignments include: system maintenance, equipment or process design and development, validation of equipment, materials and processes, preparation of specifications, execution of small projects.
Responsibilities
- Works independently under direction of supervisor as a lead on assignments.
- Provide technical service for systems as assigned: repair, troubleshooting, and daily monitoring for potential issues and/or improvements.
- Identify and evaluate problematic issues and implement and communicate solutions.
- Lead operations in the process of troubleshooting to determine potential impacts on production and facility systems.
- Lead in gathering system information and specifications for production, engineering groups and outside consultants, contractors, and various departments within the company.
- Participate and/or assist engineers in the design of process equipment or systems for optimal performance. Assist in the start-up of new and troubleshoot existing facilities/equipment to ensure optimal operation and performance.
- Makes recommendations to improve processes, equipment or work processes and works with vendors and engineering to identify new equipment or technologies which may be beneficial or increase efficiency.
- Oversee and coordinate maintenance, internal and external resources, and project related activities with the daily production schedule to ensure on-time completion.
- Makes required field inspections for job site conditions including operability, maintainability, safety, environmental and quality issues.
- Manages small projects through all stages of development and execution including: scope definition, cost estimating, design, cost control, construction, start-up, quality and schedule.
Qualifications
- High School/GED is required AND at least 7 years prior technical experience in area(s) of specialty
- Technical training completion/certification or associates degree may substitute for up to 2 years of required experience.
- Knowledge of basic regulatory requirements.
- Communication Skills – Ability to concisely communicate key issues to stakeholders.
- Analytical Skills – Ability to assess issues that arise, seek multiple perspectives, gather more information as needed, and identify key issues that need to be addressed.
- Computer Literacy – Basic competence of spreadsheets, word processing, and email, and knowledge of computerized maintenance management systems and purchasing systems.
- Planning – Ability to design, plan, organize and implement tasks within an allotted timeframe.
- Leadership Skills – Ability to maintain a productive culture, coaches others to meet high performance standards.
Additional Information
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html
US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:
https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Electronics & Hardware
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in packaging engineering manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in packaging science, mechanical engineering, or a related technical field
- Five or more years of packaging engineering experience with at least two in a leadership role
- Proficiency in CAD software and structural packaging design tools
- Experience managing projects through the full packaging development lifecycle
- Familiarity with ISTA, ASTM, or FDA packaging testing and compliance standards
- Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional teams across engineering, procurement, and operations
Tips for Your Packaging Engineering Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to material type
Hiring managers in this field scan for specific substrate experience. Call out whether you've worked with rigid plastics, flexible films, corrugated, or glass, and tie each material to a project outcome like cost reduction or shelf-life improvement.
Highlight cross-functional leadership explicitly
Packaging engineering managers are expected to align R&D, procurement, and marketing. Your resume should name the teams you've coordinated, not just the technical work you did. Vague leadership claims get skipped by screeners looking for collaboration evidence.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists packaging engineering manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter by industry before applying broadly
Packaging requirements differ sharply between pharmaceutical serialization compliance, food safety regulations, and e-commerce durability standards. Applying to roles in your industry segment first increases your fit score and reduces wasted preparation time on unfamiliar standards.
Prepare a portfolio of packaging line improvements
Bring documented case studies to interviews showing before-and-after metrics on projects you managed, such as defect rate reductions, material cost savings, or time-to-market improvements. Hiring panels at this level expect evidence, not summaries of responsibilities.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
When you receive an offer, clarify budget authority, headcount, and capital project ownership before accepting. Packaging engineering manager roles vary widely in actual decision-making power, and misaligned expectations on scope are a leading cause of early-tenure friction.
Packaging Engineering Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most packaging engineering managers?
AMD, Cisco, and Intel Corporation are hiring the most packaging engineering managers right now, with openings concentrated in California, Texas, and Arizona, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Consumer packaged goods and pharmaceutical manufacturers tend to post the highest volume of these roles year-round.
How many packaging engineering manager jobs are remote?
About 38% of packaging engineering manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that most roles require on-site access to production lines, testing labs, and equipment. Project management and supplier coordination responsibilities are more likely to allow flexible or hybrid arrangements than hands-on engineering duties.
How do you become a packaging engineering manager?
Start with a technical degree in packaging science, mechanical engineering, or industrial engineering, then build several years of hands-on packaging development experience across materials, testing, and supplier qualification. Take on team lead responsibilities early, document process improvements you've driven, and develop fluency in regulatory standards relevant to your target industry, whether food, pharma, or consumer goods.
Can you get a packaging engineering manager job with limited experience?
Moving into a packaging engineering manager role with limited experience is possible if you've led a packaging project end-to-end, even informally. Emphasize any cross-functional coordination, vendor management, or cost-reduction work you've done. Smaller manufacturers and contract packaging companies often promote from within on the strength of demonstrated initiative and technical results rather than years alone.
What does the packaging engineering manager interview process look like?
Most processes include an initial screening call, a technical interview focused on materials knowledge and design methodology, and a panel interview with stakeholders from operations, procurement, or marketing. Candidates are frequently asked to walk through a past project in detail, covering problem definition, testing approach, and outcome. Some employers include a take-home design or cost analysis exercise before a final offer discussion.
Where can I find and apply to packaging engineering manager jobs?
You can find and apply to packaging engineering manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your industry background and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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