Packaging Engineer - Design, Test & Scale Packaging

The Pivot Group Careers; Norton Shores (MI); On-site; USD 71,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Norton Shores, MI is seeking a Packaging Engineer to join manufacturing-focused opportunities across Michigan. The role emphasizes designing and testing packaging, collaborating with suppliers, and supporting product launches.

Ideal candidates hold a packaging/mechanical/industrial engineering background with hands-on line trials, materials testing, and the ability to read technical drawings. Salary ranges from $71,000 to $110,000 per year, based on experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in packaging, mechanical, or industrial engineering.
• Experience with packaging materials like corrugate, film, and foam.
• Ability to read and create technical drawings and specifications.
• Hands-on production line trial experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Knowledge of shipping and distribution testing standards.

Responsibilities

• Investigate damage complaints and identify root causes.
• Coordinate with suppliers on samples, timelines and changes.
• Support line trials during product launches and scale-ups.
• Maintain packaging documentation and update specs.
• Design and test packaging for new and existing products.
• Run packaging trials on production lines and document results.
• Evaluate materials for cost, durability, and shipping performance.
• Create packaging specifications and drawings for suppliers.

Skills

3D CAD

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Supply Chain

Packaging

Project Management

Documentation

Design Engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in packaging, mechanical, or industrial engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

3D CAD

Job description

The Pivot Group Network in Norton Shores, MI is seeking a Packaging Engineer to join manufacturing-focused opportunities across Michigan. The role emphasizes designing and testing packaging, collaborating with suppliers, and supporting product launches.

Ideal candidates hold a packaging/mechanical/industrial engineering background with hands-on line trials, materials testing, and the ability to read technical drawings. Salary ranges from $71,000 to $110,000 per year, based on experience.