Packaging & Equipment Engineer: Innovate Safe Packaging

State Industrial Products; Hebron (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

State Industrial Products is seeking a Packaging and Equipment Engineer in Ohio to lead packaging system development from concept to commercialization. The role collaborates with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Procurement, Marketing, and Operations to ensure safe, functional, cost-effective, and compliant packaging solutions.

The position emphasizes chemical compatibility, package integrity, product protection, and sustainability, with responsibilities for testing, specifications, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging, Equipment or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in packaging design or package engineering.
• Background in cosmetics, food or chemical manufacturing preferred.
• Proven experience working with packaging suppliers on design, sampling, testing, and specification development.
• Knowledge of relevant packaging testing procedures.
• Ability to work individually and as part of an interdepartmental team.

Responsibilities

• Source new packaging and equipment solutions for both new and existing products.
• Improve existing packaging and equipment to enhance functionality, cost efficiency, and compliance.
• Conduct package and equipment testing to verify stability and adherence to shipping regulations.
• Create, maintain, and update specifications for all packaging used in manufacture, and equipment sold corporately.
• Develop and revise finished goods purchase specifications for all equipment; coordinate with vendors to ensure approved and signed specifications are in place.
• Ensure all product packaging meets applicable aesthetic, functionality, shipping and regulatory requirements; coordinate with vendors to ensure approved and signed specifications are in place.

Education

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

Job description

State Industrial Products is seeking a Packaging and Equipment Engineer in Ohio to lead packaging system development from concept to commercialization. The role collaborates with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Procurement, Marketing, and Operations to ensure safe, functional, cost-effective, and compliant packaging solutions.

The position emphasizes chemical compatibility, package integrity, product protection, and sustainability, with responsibilities for testing, specifications, and