Packaging Engineer - Entry Level

Packaging Project Coordinator - Entry Level

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Packaging Project Coordinator to support our Packaging Engineering team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role will be responsible for coordinating packaging-related projects, maintaining packaging specifications and technical data, tracking project progress, and supporting cross-functional teams throughout commercialization activities.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, comfortable working with data and project tracking tools, and enjoys collaborating with multiple stakeholders to ensure projects are completed accurately and on time. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career in packaging, manufacturing, project coordination, or product development.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate packaging-related projects and support commercialization initiatives from concept through implementation.
• Track project timelines, milestones, deliverables, and action items across multiple departments.
• Support Packaging Engineers with maintaining packaging specifications, documentation, and technical data.
• Enter, update, and validate packaging information within specification management systems, PLM platforms, and other business systems.
• Collaborate with suppliers, operations, quality, procurement, and engineering teams to gather required project information and documentation.
• Create and maintain project trackers, status reports, dashboards, and related documentation.
• Assist with packaging compliance, sustainability, and reporting initiatives by collecting and organizing relevant data.
• Ensure accuracy and consistency of packaging information across multiple databases and systems.
• Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities to streamline processes and improve data management workflows.
• Utilize Microsoft Excel, Teams, SharePoint, and related business tools to organize and communicate project information.

Qualifications

• Bachelor"s degree preferred in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Packaging, Food Science, or a related field.
• 0-3 years of experience in project coordination, manufacturing, operations, product development, data management, or a related environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, consumer products, food and beverage, packaging, or other regulated industries.
• Exposure to packaging specifications, product documentation, or technical data management.
• Experience with ERP, PLM, SharePoint, SAP, Oracle, or specification management systems.
• Familiarity with project tracking, reporting, or dashboard creation.
• Interest in process improvement, automation, and operational efficiency.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Brea, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $55.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 24, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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