Since a majority of the packaging development is outsourced, the Packaging Engineer is responsible for managing these outsourced development projects, maintaining specifications against packaging needs, testing and validating new packaging, managing labeling development, and serving as a primary contact (internally and externally) for all packaging matters. 5% - New packaging technologies: The Packaging Engineer builds knowledge on new packages, production technologies, sustainability and recycling trends and competitors by participating in conferences/courses and by close relationships with suppliers.