Packaging & Equipment Engineer: Concept to Commercialization

State Industrial Products; Hebron (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

State Industrial Products is seeking a Packaging and Equipment Engineer to lead the development, qualification, optimization, and commercialization of packaging systems for chemical products.

This role partners with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Procurement, Marketing, and Operations to ensure packaging is safe, functional, cost-effective, manufacturable, compliant, and aligned with customer and market needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging, Equipment or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in packaging design or package engineering.
• Cosmetics, food or chemical manufacturing background preferred.
• Experience with packaging suppliers on design, sampling, testing, and specification development.
• Knowledge of relevant packaging testing procedures.
• Ability to work both independently and on interdepartmental teams.
• Familiarity with departmental procedures and work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Source new packaging and equipment solutions for new and existing products.
• Improve packaging and equipment to enhance functionality, cost efficiency, and compliance.
• Conduct package and equipment testing for stability and shipping regulations.
• Create and update specifications for all packaging used in manufacture, and equipment.
• Develop finished goods purchase specifications for all equipment with vendor approvals.
• Ensure all product packaging meets aesthetic, functionality, shipping, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with vendors to maintain approved specifications.

Skills

Packaging design experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Packaging, Equipment or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

State Industrial Products is seeking a Packaging and Equipment Engineer to lead the development, qualification, optimization, and commercialization of packaging systems for chemical products.

This role partners with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Procurement, Marketing, and Operations to ensure packaging is safe, functional, cost-effective, manufacturable, compliant, and aligned with customer and market needs.