Engineer Smarter Packaging. Power Global Aerospace Logistics.
Packaging Engineering Specialist

Location: Swedesboro, NJ
Schedule: Monday–Friday | First Shift (7:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
Pay Rate: Starting at $47.17 /hour
Job Type: Full-Time, 3-Month Contract
Company: PDS Tech Commercial (partnering with a leader in the aviation industry)

Design the Systems That Keep Aviation Moving Worldwide

As a Packaging Engineering Specialist, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring aerospace materials are stored, protected, and transported safely and efficiently across global operations. From optimizing warehouse layouts to ensuring compliance with hazardous materials regulations, your expertise will directly impact cost efficiency, safety, and operational excellence.

What You’ll Do

In this multifaceted engineering role, you will:

• Evaluate equipment features and develop cost-effective recommendations with clear technical justification
• Research and support procurement of material handling and packaging equipment, including supplier evaluation
• Develop and optimize packaging solutions for storage and global distribution
• Design warehouse material flow, layouts, and storage strategies to maximize efficiency and reduce costs
• Analyze logistics operations using established policies and ensure compliance with domestic and international regulations
• Calculate storage requirements, equipment needs, and space utilization for high-performance warehouse operations
• Oversee hazardous materials (dangerous goods) packaging, labeling, documentation, and shipping compliance
• Support HM-232 Hazardous Materials Security Plan implementation, training, and compliance
• Maintain calibration and property control processes through coordination with metrology teams
• Prepare budgets, process billing, and justify capital expenditures related to packaging and handling equipment
• Provide walk-through support and training to ensure employee awareness of hazardous materials safety requirements

What You Bring

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or some college in a technical field
• 6+ years of related experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Experience with industrial packaging (aerospace or automotive preferred)
• Strong understanding of warehouse operations and material flow
• Experience using multiple systems for data analysis and process management
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with dangerous goods and transportation regulations
• Background in logistics optimization and packaging design for global distribution
• Familiarity with equipment procurement and capital budgeting processes
• Experience supporting compliance with federal and international shipping regulations

Why Join Us

At PDS Tech Commercial, you’ll work on high-impact projects that support global aerospace operations while growing your expertise in packaging engineering and logistics.

• Competitive pay with a stable, full-time schedule
• Opportunity to work in a cutting-edge aviation logistics environment
• Exposure to global distribution systems and advanced packaging technologies
• Collaborative culture focused on innovation, safety, and continuous improvement
• Build a strong career path in aerospace engineering and supply chain operations

Ready to Package the Future of Flight?

If you’re driven to optimize systems, solve complex logistics challenges, and ensure safe global transport of critical materials—this is your opportunity to make an impact.

Apply today and help deliver aerospace innovation around the world.

This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.                                               
 

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