Packaging Development Project Manager – Direct Hire

Van Wert ED; Van Wert (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Staffmark is seeking a Packaging Engineer to lead development projects from concept through production for North American customers in Van Wert, OH. The role requires driving trials, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure compliant, high-quality packaging solutions.

You will coordinate with R&D, Quality, Production, and suppliers, while managing timelines and communicating progress to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Materials Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Additional training in product development, project management, or manufacturing processes is a plus.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Lead packaging development projects from concept through testing, validation, approval, and production.
• Serve as the primary technical contact for North American packaging customers.
• Evaluate customer specifications, product requirements, and technical feasibility.
• Coordinate product trials, sample development, testing, and qualification activities.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, product specifications, data sheets, and validation reports.
• Collaborate with Quality, Production, Planning, Purchasing, Commercial, and R&D teams to ensure successful product launches.
• Ensure packaging products meet customer requirements, quality standards, and applicable FDA regulations.
• Manage project timelines, milestones, priorities, and deliverables while communicating project status to stakeholders.
• Coordinate closely with international R&D teams and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Customer service

Problem solving

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Materials Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Polymer Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Related technical field

Tools

SAGE ERP

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Summary

Salary: $75,000 - $115,000 per year
Location: Van Wert, OH Job Duties

• Lead packaging development projects from concept through testing, validation, approval, and production.
• Serve as the primary technical contact for North American packaging customers.
• Evaluate customer specifications, product requirements, and technical feasibility.
• Coordinate product trials, sample development, testing, and qualification activities.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, product specifications, data sheets, and validation reports.
• Collaborate with Quality, Production, Planning, Purchasing, Commercial, and R&D teams to ensure successful product launches.
• Ensure packaging products meet customer requirements, quality standards, and applicable FDA regulations.
• Manage project timelines, milestones, priorities, and deliverables while communicating project status to stakeholders.
• Coordinate closely with international R&D teams and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Materials Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Additional training in product development, project management, or manufacturing processes is a plus.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint.

Experience Requirements

• Previous experience in packaging development, product engineering, or technical project management.
• Experience managing projects from concept through testing, validation, and production launch.
• Knowledge of packaging materials, manufacturing processes, and product qualification standards.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams, customers, suppliers, and manufacturing operations.
• Knowledge of FDA food-contact packaging regulations preferred.
• Experience with thermoplastics, extrusion, thermoforming, or food packaging manufacturing is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with ERP or project management systems such as SAGE is a plus.
• Strong project management, communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments as needed.
• Ability to travel occasionally for customer meetings, testing, or project support.
• Ability to review production processes, product trials, and manufacturing operations on the production floor.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

vary by client and are confirmed at the time of offer. Examples may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off (PTO)

About Us

At Staffmark, we connect hardworking people with great companies, creating opportunities that make a lasting impact.

Staffmark is an equal opportunity employer. Allapplicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Staffmark offers reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities; contact your local branch for inquiries. Staffmark is an E-Verify employer. See our Privacy Notice for Candidates and Employees/Contractors at https://smgroupna.com/privacy-notice-for-candidates-and-employees-contractors. By applying, you consent to receive AI-generated and non-AI-generated calls, texts, or emails from Staffmark Group, its affiliates, and partners. Frequency varies and message/data rates may apply. Reply STOP to cancel or HELP for help.

The base pay range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and performance. Depending on the position, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement and savings plans; paid holidays and time off; supplemental insurance; and additional wellness or incentive programs.

This is a direct hire role.