Packaging Engineer — NPI & Innovation Leader

Silgan Closures; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Silgan Closures in Downers Grove, IL, is looking for a Packaging Engineer to support new product development and packaging innovation. In this role, you will collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Sales teams to deliver cutting-edge packaging solutions.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 2 years of relevant experience. You will evaluate new technologies, conduct laboratory testing, and support product launches across various packaging projects. Join us for an opportunity to work in a growing Fortune 500 company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Packaging Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 2+ years of experience in food and beverage packaging or manufacturing environments.
• Understanding of packaging equipment and closure application processes.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to commercialize closures and packaging technologies.
• Support new product development from concept through commercialization.
• Provide technical support for packaging equipment and processes.

Skills

Strong troubleshooting skills

Knowledge of packaging materials

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Excellent communication skills

Experience with data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering or related field

Tools

Minitab

Job description

Silgan Closures in Downers Grove, IL, is looking for a Packaging Engineer to support new product development and packaging innovation. In this role, you will collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Sales teams to deliver cutting-edge packaging solutions.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 2 years of relevant experience. You will evaluate new technologies, conduct laboratory testing, and support product launches across various packaging projects. Join us for an opportunity to work in a growing Fortune 500 company.