Product Development Engineer – Lead Plastics & Packaging

CKS Packaging, Inc; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Discretionary bonus

401k with match

Job summary

CKS Packaging, Inc. in Atlanta, GA seeks a Project Development Manager to oversee product development projects from concept through production. You will guide design to manufacturing readiness, coordinate with design teams and customers, and manage timelines and budgets to deliver quality results.

The role requires 2–4 years in product development and plastics, with a degree in a related field preferred. On-site position with competitive pay and a discretionary bonus program.

Qualifications

• Requires minimum 2-year degree or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Packaging/Plastics preferred.
• 1–3 years product development/plastics experience encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Leads development projects from design to production, overseeing pilot tools and production molds.
• Translates customer needs into actionable project plans.
• Creates and manages Gantt charts, resolves scheduling constraints.
• Communicates priorities across stakeholders.
• Applies stage-gated project oversight to balance workload.
• Addresses customer concerns across the project lifecycle.
• Maintains records and analyzes data to inform next steps.

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Packaging/Plastics

Job description

CKS Packaging, Inc. in Atlanta, GA seeks a Project Development Manager to oversee product development projects from concept through production. You will guide design to manufacturing readiness, coordinate with design teams and customers, and manage timelines and budgets to deliver quality results.

The role requires 2–4 years in product development and plastics, with a degree in a related field preferred. On-site position with competitive pay and a discretionary bonus program.