Packaging Engineer — Launch, Test & Optimize Products

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

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network is building its network of Packaging Engineers in the Wayland, MI area. We work with manufacturers seeking experienced packaging engineers and offer access to roles worth considering.

Positions cover packaging design, line trials, documentation, and supplier coordination. The posted range is $71,000 to $110,000 depending on experience, with opportunities across Allegan County communities such as Dorr and Hopkins.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support line trials during product launches and scale-ups.
• Maintain packaging documentation and update specs as needed.
• 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.
• Investigate damage complaints and identify root causes.
• Coordinate with suppliers on samples, timelines, and changes.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Production line trials

Read and create drawings

Packaging materials experience

Education

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

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

The Pivot Group Network is building its network of Packaging Engineers in the Wayland, MI area. We work with manufacturers seeking experienced packaging engineers and offer access to roles worth considering.

Positions cover packaging design, line trials, documentation, and supplier coordination. The posted range is $71,000 to $110,000 depending on experience, with opportunities across Allegan County communities such as Dorr and Hopkins.