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Senior Packaging Acquisition Engineer

Advantage Technical

Maple Grove, MNContract / Full-time / Temporary$68.5/hrSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$68.5/hr
Location
Maple Grove, MN
Schedule
Contract / Full-time / Temporary
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

The Senior Packaging Acquisition Engineer leads packaging strategy, risk assessment, and integration for acquisitions, transfers, and other strategic initiatives in a regulated manufacturing environment. The role works with engineering, quality, operations, supply chain, and suppliers to move packaging solutions from due diligence through implementation. It is a hybrid contract assignment lasting six months, with a stated hourly rate of $68.50.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Design VerificationValidationProcess ValidationTechnical DocumentationPackaging MaterialsPackaging EquipmentTesting MethodologiesProject ManagementCommunicationProblem SolvingPackaging EngineeringPackaging DevelopmentManufacturing EngineeringRegulated Industry Experience

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Engineering or Related3+ Years Packaging or Manufacturing Engineering ExperienceAbility to Travel as NeededUS Work Authorization Without Sponsorship

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Job Duties

Senior Packaging Acquisition Engineer (Contract | 6-Month Assignment)

Lead Critical Packaging Integration Projects

Are you an experienced packaging engineer looking to make an immediate impact on high-visibility acquisition and integration initiatives? We are seeking a Senior Packaging Acquisition Engineer to lead packaging strategy, risk assessment, and integration activities for complex projects in a regulated manufacturing environment.

This hybrid contract role offers the opportunity to work cross-functionally with engineering, quality, operations, and supply chain teams while driving packaging solutions from due diligence through implementation.

What You'll Do

Lead packaging integration activities for acquisitions, transfers, and strategic business initiatives

Develop packaging strategies, timelines, risk assessments, and mitigation plans

Review test data, conduct gap analyses, and support packaging design decisions

Create and maintain technical documentation, including specifications, protocols, reports, and DMRs

Manage packaging component development, sourcing, and implementation activities

Coordinate packaging verification and validation efforts while ensuring compliance with quality system requirements

Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones

Analyze packaging performance data and provide recommendations for continuous improvement

Mentor technicians, interns, and project team members as needed

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Packaging, Mechanical, Materials, Chemical, Industrial, or related Engineering field

3+ years of experience in packaging engineering, packaging development, or manufacturing engineering

Experience with design verification, validation, process validation, and technical documentation

Knowledge of packaging materials, packaging equipment, and testing methodologies

Experience in a regulated industry preferred, including medical device, pharmaceutical, or advanced manufacturing environments

Strong project management, communication, and problem-solving skills

Ability to travel as needed

Compensation & Benefits

$68.50/hour

Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Commuter/Parking Accounts

People Perks Program

Health Savings Account (HSA)

AD&D Insurance

This position requires candidates to be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.

Apply Now

If you're ready to bring your packaging engineering expertise to a fast-paced, collaborative environment and contribute to impactful acquisition and integration projects, submit your application today. We look forward to connecting with talented professionals who are ready to make a difference from day one.

The base pay range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and performance. Depending on the position, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement and savings plans; paid holidays and time off; supplemental insurance; and additional wellness or incentive programs.

About Us

Advantage Technical connects top- talent in technology, engineering, and technical fields with forward-looking companies.

Advantage Technical is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Advantage Technical offers reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities; contact your local branch for inquiries. Advantage Technical is an E-Verify employer. See our Privacy Notice for Candidates and Employees/Contractors at https://smgroupna.com/privacy-notice-for-candidates-and-employees-contractors. By applying, you consent to receive AI-generated and non-AI-generated calls, texts, or emails from Staffmark Group, its affiliates, and partners. Frequency varies and message/data rates may apply. Reply STOP to cancel or HELP for help.

Advantage Technical is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, mental and physical disability, political affiliation, union membership, status as a parent, military or veteran status or other non-merit based factors. We will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the application, interviewing and employment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, contact us. Advantage Technical is an E-Verify employer. This policy is applicable to all phases of the employment relationship, including hiring, transfers, promotions, training, terminations, working conditions, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment.

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor Degree

Minimum Experience Required

3 - 20 years

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

No

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$68.50 - $68.50 / Hourly

Postal Code

55311

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

2088874

Job Benefits

Not specified

How this job compares

Set against the 5,643 open Manufacturing Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 30, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$68.5/hr
  • Minnesota median$36–43/hr21 hourly ranges
  • US median$38–46/hr336 hourly ranges

This rate, $68.50/hr, is 71% above the Minnesota median midpoint ($40/hr) — in the top quarter of Manufacturing Engineer hourly ranges in Minnesota.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 139 open Manufacturing Engineer jobs in Minnesota and 5,643 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Minnesota
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Manufacturing Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (4,465 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 3,172 of the 5,643 open Manufacturing Engineer jobs (56%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 30, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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