Packaging Innovation Engineer: Product Development & Trials

ProAmpac; Neenah, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

ProAmpac, a global leader in flexible packaging, seeks a Product Development Engineer to shepherd new packaging solutions from concept through commercialization. You will lead trials, qualify materials, and optimize processes while coordinating with Innovation, Operations, Quality, Procurement, and customers across Wisconsin facilities.

The role blends technical expertise with strong project management in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, ensuring products meet customer expectations and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Packaging Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related technical field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in packaging manufacturing, processing, or product development.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Experience leading manufacturing trials, product development projects, or technical process improvements.
• Knowledge of packaging materials, adhesives, barrier technologies, and lamination processes.
• Ability to analyze technical data and make recommendations based on findings.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Proficiency with technical documentation and manufacturing systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage new product development projects and monitor progress against milestones and customer delivery timelines.
• Develop and execute trial plans, testing protocols, and validation activities for new business opportunities.
• Determine product structures and specifications and ensure accurate setup within company systems.
• Partner with Quality teams to design trials that identify potential quality risks and establish preventive controls.
• Lead and support production trials, troubleshoot manufacturing challenges, and make technical recommendations during trial execution.
• Analyze trial results and prepare post-trial documentation, including process observations, machine performance, and testing outcomes.
• Ensure technical documentation is complete to support customer quotations and successful product commercialization.
• Maintain and update product specifications, run sheets, bills of materials, and related records.
• Collaborate with Procurement and suppliers to qualify new and alternative raw materials.
• Develop material specifications and communicate processing requirements to suppliers.
• Support product and process validation activities across manufacturing sites.
• Stay current on emerging materials, technologies, and packaging processing advancements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, and waste reduction.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Manufacturing trials

Technical data analysis

Problem-solving

Documentation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Manufacturing systems

Job description

ProAmpac, a global leader in flexible packaging, seeks a Product Development Engineer to shepherd new packaging solutions from concept through commercialization. You will lead trials, qualify materials, and optimize processes while coordinating with Innovation, Operations, Quality, Procurement, and customers across Wisconsin facilities.

The role blends technical expertise with strong project management in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, ensuring products meet customer expectations and