Packaging Development Engineer

Base salary $75,000-$110,000

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, PTO, 401k.

Global leader in innovative and sustainable packaging solutions with a strong focus on R&D, advanced materials, and recyclable packaging technologies. Offers a collaborative technical environment, cutting-edge innovation facilities, strong customer interaction, and excellent long-term career growth opportunities within a growing international organization.

Job Duties

• Develop and improve flexible packaging products and processes for customer applications
• Support customer-focused R&D programs involving material enhancements, applications development, and cost optimization initiatives
• Collaborate with customers and internal teams to identify technical needs and deliver innovative packaging solutions
• Conduct production trials, laboratory testing, and equipment trials to evaluate packaging performance
• Apply DOE, statistical analysis, and problem-solving tools to troubleshoot technical challenges and optimize products
• Support sustainable and recyclable packaging development initiatives
• Work with suppliers to evaluate new materials and technologies
• Assist with quality issue resolution, including packaging performance and adhesive or material concerns
• Contribute to innovation pipeline and Stage Gate development programs
• Develop technical specifications, documentation, reports, and project updates
• Learn and apply risk management principles and intellectual property processes
• Build strong customer relationships through onsite visits, presentations, and technical support
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and commercial teams to support product commercialization

Qualifications

• BS degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field
• 2-5+ years of technical experience in flexible packaging, packaging R&D, manufacturing, or process development
• Experience with blown film, lamination, pouching, flexible packaging materials, or related converting technologies
• Knowledge of polymer/material properties and packaging performance testing
• Experience applying Design of Experiments (DOE), statistical analysis, Lean methodologies, and scientific problem-solving approaches
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Customer-facing experience or ability to work directly with customers and suppliers
• Strong collaboration skills with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and cross-functional teams
• Positive attitude, curiosity, adaptability, and willingness to learn
• Ability to travel up to 25% for customer visits and production trials
• If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Tory Mack at [email protected]

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