Product Engineer

IPL Schoeller; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

IPL Schoeller is seeking an experienced Product Engineer to lead design, development and commercialization of plastic packaging solutions from concept through production. The role partners with R&D, manufacturing, quality and commercial teams and requires travel ~20% with base in the United States or Canada.

The candidate will design packaging using CAD, select materials, validate performance, and drive cost reductions while sustaining quality and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 7–10 years in plastics packaging product engineering or development.
• Experience designing, developing, and commercializing packaging products.
• Strong knowledge of polymer science and plastics processing.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop plastic packaging products using CAD tools.
• Select materials and validate performance through testing and analysis.
• Optimize designs for manufacturability across injection molding, extrusion, thermoforming, and blow molding.
• Lead prototype development, validation, and commercialization efforts.
• Drive cost reduction and process improvements while maintaining quality.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and customer specs.
• Partner cross-functionally with R&D, operations, quality, sales, and customers on projects.
• Support customer-facing activities, including technical presentations and customized solutions.
• Champion sustainability initiatives in recyclable packaging solutions.

Skills

Polymer science

Project management

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem solving

Cost analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

PLM systems

Job description

Who We Are

On July 1, 2025, IPL Plastics merged with Schoeller Allibert to form IPL Schoeller (the 'company'). The Company's operations are split across North America (11 manufacturing plants) and Europe (16 manufacturing plants). The company is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. IPL Schoeller is a leading manufacturer of sustainable rigid packaging solutions across a range of end market segments including returnable transit packaging, consumer and industrial packaging, environmental containers and agricultural packaging. The company employs c.4,100 employees across North America (1,600 employees) and Europe (2,500 employees.)

The role IPL Schoeller is seeking an experienced Product Engineer to lead the design, development, and commercialization of plastic packaging solutions from concept through production. This role partners closely with R&D, manufacturing, quality, and commercial teams to deliver high-performing, cost-effective products that meet customer and regulatory requirements. This role can be based in either the United States or Canada, but candidate must be able to travel 20% for the role.

What You'll Do

• Design and develop plastic packaging products using CAD tools (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc.).
• Select materials and validate product performance through testing and analysis.
• Optimize designs for manufacturability across injection molding, extrusion, thermoforming, and blow molding processes.
• Lead prototype development, product validation, and commercialization efforts.
• Drive cost reduction and process improvement initiatives while maintaining product quality.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for product performance issues.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications.
• Partner cross-functionally with R&D, operations, quality, sales, and customers on product development projects.
• Support customer-facing activities, including technical presentations and customized solutions.
• Champion sustainability initiatives, including recyclable and environmentally responsible packaging solutions.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Packaging Engineering, or a related field.
• 7-10 years of product engineering or product development experience within the plastics packaging industry .
• Proven success designing, developing, and commercializing plastic packaging products.
• Strong knowledge of polymer science, plastics processing, and packaging design principles.
• Hands-on experience with extrusion, injection molding, thermoforming, and/or blow molding.
• Proficiency with CAD software and familiarity with PLM systems.
• Experience with material selection, performance testing, and cost analysis.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards such as FDA, ISO, and packaging compliance requirements.
• Strong project management, problem-solving, and technical documentation skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across technical, operational, and commercial teams.