Hiring: Packaging Principal Engineer II Company: Altria Location: Richmond, VA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 14:36:18 Employment Type: Remote Target Skills & Keywords : Systems Design About the job Experience: •12+ years of progressive experience in packaging engineering, packaging innovation, and commercialization. Required Skills: •Lead Enterprise Packaging Strategy •Develop long-term packaging technology roadmaps aligned with business and innovation objectives. •Identify emerging materials, manufacturing technologies, sustainability advancements, and consumer trends that can shape future product platforms. •Influence strategic investments, supplier partnerships, and capability development opportunities across the organization. •Anticipate future packaging challenges and create innovative solutions that support business growth. •Lead the development of breakthrough packaging solutions supporting new and next-generation products. •Guide packaging architecture, materials selection, graphics implementation, and manufacturing integration. •Ensure packaging solutions are scalable, manufacturable, consumer-focused, and commercially successful. Qualifications: •Shape the Future of Packaging Innovation •This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact by defining the future of packaging capabilities, sustainability initiatives, manufacturing technologies, and product innovation across the enterprise. •Master's degree or PhD in Packaging Science, Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field. •Professional Engineer (PE) certification or equivalent credential. •Track record of developing enterprise standards, technical frameworks, patents, publications, or industry-leading innovations. •The starting salary is based on but not limited to experience, knowledge, and qualifications in determining compensation decisions. The Salary Range for this position is: $132,500.00 - $202,100.00. •Why You’ll Love Building Your Career at Altria •With flexible and remote options that fit your world, not the other way around. Compensation: •$132,500 - $202,100 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!