Packaging Engineer — Design, Optimization & Leadership

The Step2 Company; Streetsboro (OH); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

401k with Employer Match

Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance

Adoption Assistance

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Employee Discount

10 Paid Holidays

Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

The Step2 Company is seeking an experienced Packaging Engineer to lead packaging design and optimization across product lines. Responsibilities include developing solutions using various materials, managing projects, and ensuring performance standards.

The ideal candidate will have 3–7 years of experience in packaging engineering with strong communication and analytical skills. This position offers the potential for hybrid work arrangements.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of experience in packaging engineering, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of packaging materials including corrugated, folding carton, plastic, film, and shrink wrap.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop packaging solutions using various materials.
• Analyze engineering drawings to determine handling requirements.
• Optimize reusable packaging systems for efficiency.
• Manage packaging development projects and timelines.

Skills

Packaging engineering

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Cost analysis

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Tools

3D CAD software

Packaging design tools

Job description

The Step2 Company is seeking an experienced Packaging Engineer to lead packaging design and optimization across product lines. Responsibilities include developing solutions using various materials, managing projects, and ensuring performance standards.

The ideal candidate will have 3–7 years of experience in packaging engineering with strong communication and analytical skills. This position offers the potential for hybrid work arrangements.