Packaging Engineer: Innovate & Optimize for Manufacturing

the-pivot-group-careers; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 73,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Traverse City, MI is expanding its network of Packaging Engineers to collaborate with leading manufacturing firms in West Michigan. This role focuses on designing and validating packaging solutions, coordinating with R&D, manufacturing, and marketing to meet requirements, and driving projects from concept to launch.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering or related field and 3+ years of experience, with proficiency in CAD tools like

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of packaging engineering in manufacturing.
• Proficiency in CAD software for packaging design (SolidWorks, AutoCAD).
• Knowledge of packaging materials, properties, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with packaging line design, optimization, and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with ISTA, ASTM standards.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, and optimizes packaging solutions for new and existing products.
• Conducts testing and validation of packaging materials and designs to ensure performance and compliance.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams, including R&D, manufacturing, and marketing, to define packaging requirements and integrate solutions.
• Manages packaging projects from concept to launch, including timeline management, budget adherence, and risk mitigation.
• Evaluates and selects packaging materials and suppliers, considering cost, sustainability, and performance criteria.
• Troubleshoots packaging-related issues on the production line and implements corrective actions to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Develops and maintains packaging specifications, standards, and documentation.
• Stays abreast of industry trends, new technologies, and regulatory requirements related to packaging.

Skills

Packaging engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

The Pivot Group Network in Traverse City, MI is expanding its network of Packaging Engineers to collaborate with leading manufacturing firms in West Michigan. This role focuses on designing and validating packaging solutions, coordinating with R&D, manufacturing, and marketing to meet requirements, and driving projects from concept to launch.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering or related field and 3+ years of experience, with proficiency in CAD tools like