Packaging Engineer - Design, Optimize & Improve Packaging

the-pivot-group-careers; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is helping Muskegon companies hire Packaging Engineers.

Packaging Engineer candidates will design and optimize packaging solutions, work with cross-functional teams, and ensure quality, cost, and regulatory compliance. The role offers a competitive salary and growth opportunities in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of packaging development or engineering in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD) for package design and analysis.
• Understanding of plastics, paperboard, glass, and metal packaging materials.
• Experience with packaging machinery and automation, including line integration.
• Knowledge of ISTA, FDA, GMP standards.

Responsibilities

• Designs and optimizes packaging solutions for new and existing products.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure packaging meets quality, cost, and regulatory requirements.
• Conducts testing and analysis of packaging materials and designs to ensure performance and durability.
• Develops and maintains packaging specifications, bills of materials, and other technical documentation.
• Identifies and implements cost reduction and continuous improvement opportunities in packaging.
• Troubleshoots packaging issues and implements corrective actions on the manufacturing line.
• Stays current with industry trends and advancements in packaging materials and technologies.

Skills

Cost reduction

Continuous improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

ArtiosCAD

Job description

The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is helping Muskegon companies hire Packaging Engineers.

Packaging Engineer candidates will design and optimize packaging solutions, work with cross-functional teams, and ensure quality, cost, and regulatory compliance. The role offers a competitive salary and growth opportunities in a manufacturing environment.