Packaging Engineer - Grandville Area

the-pivot-group-careers; Grandville (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Grandville, MI is seeking a Packaging Engineer to design and validate packaging solutions for both new and existing products. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure packaging meets product, manufacturing, and customer requirements while optimizing for cost, sustainability, and supply chain efficiency.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor's in packaging engineering or related field and 3+ years of packaging development experience, with CAD proficiency

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in packaging development or engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD) for package design and analysis.
• Knowledge of packaging materials and their properties (plastics, paperboard, glass, metals).
• Experience with packaging machinery and automation, including line integration and optimization.
• Understanding of packaging regulations, testing standards and quality control processes.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop packaging solutions for new and existing products.
• Conduct testing and validation of packaging materials and designs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure packaging meets requirements.
• Optimize packaging for cost-effectiveness, sustainability, and supply chain efficiency.
• Create and maintain packaging specifications and documentation.
• Troubleshoot packaging-related issues in manufacturing.
• Stay current with industry trends and advancements in packaging technology.

Skills

Packaging knowledge

Education

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

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Packaging Engineer | Grandville, MI

Salary Range: $75,000 - $114,000 depending on experience

Are you a meticulous professional with a passion for excelling in packaging engineer? The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We are collaborating with companies in Grandville seeking experienced Packaging Engineers.

We are building our network of talent in this field across West Michigan and the broader manufacturing region Pivot Group Network serves. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.

The Opportunity

We partner with manufacturers across Grandville seeking Packaging Engineers who want more than a lateral move. These companies hire intentionally, and we connect them with professionals ready for roles that fit.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop packaging solutions for new and existing products.
• Conduct testing and validation of packaging materials and designs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure packaging meets product, manufacturing, and customer requirements.
• Optimize packaging for cost-effectiveness, sustainability, and supply chain efficiency.
• Create and maintain packaging specifications and documentation.
• Troubleshoot and resolve packaging-related issues in manufacturing.
• Stay current with industry trends and advancements in packaging technology.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in packaging development or engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) for package design and analysis.
• Demonstrated knowledge of various packaging materials (e.g., plastics, paperboard, glass, metals) and their properties.
• Experience with packaging machinery and automation, including line integration and optimization.
• Strong understanding of packaging regulations, testing standards, and quality control processes.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with SolidWorks or similar CAD software
• Knowledge of sustainable packaging materials and practices
• Familiarity with Six Sigma or Lean manufacturing principles
• Project management experience

Job Titles That Should Apply

Packaging Engineer, Packaging Development Engineer, Packaging Specialist, Packaging Technologist, Packaging Scientist, Senior Packaging Engineer, Principal Packaging Engineer, R&D Packaging Engineer, Packaging Innovation Engineer, Supply Chain Packaging Engineer

Why The Pivot Group Network

The Pivot Group Network was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic—they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory. Learn more at https://www.thepivotgroup.org.