Packaging Engineer: End-to-End Design & Optimization

the-pivot-group-careers; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 63,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Holland, MI connects manufacturers with skilled Packaging Engineers for current and upcoming opportunities. This role emphasizes designing and testing packaging for new and existing products, collaborating across teams to integrate packaging in development, and optimizing cost-effective, sustainable designs.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s in Packaging or Mechanical Engineering with 3+ years of packaging development experience and CAD proficiency (SolidWorks,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of packaging development experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD) for packaging design.
• Understanding of packaging materials, properties, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with packaging validation, testing, and quality control methods.
• Familiarity with ISTA and FDA packaging standards.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, and tests packaging for new and existing products.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to integrate packaging into product development.
• Optimizes packaging materials and designs for cost-effectiveness, sustainability, and manufacturability.
• Conducts packaging performance testing to ensure product protection and compliance with industry standards.
• Manages packaging projects from concept to production, including timelines and budgets.
• Troubleshoots and resolves packaging-related issues on the production line.
• Stays informed of new packaging technologies and trends to drive innovation.

Skills

CAD software

Packaging materials knowledge

Quality control methods

ISTA/FDA knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

The Pivot Group Network in Holland, MI connects manufacturers with skilled Packaging Engineers for current and upcoming opportunities. This role emphasizes designing and testing packaging for new and existing products, collaborating across teams to integrate packaging in development, and optimizing cost-effective, sustainable designs.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s in Packaging or Mechanical Engineering with 3+ years of packaging development experience and CAD proficiency (SolidWorks,