Senior Packaging & Product Development Engineer

Ring Container Technologies; Oakland (TN); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Ring Container Technologies in Oakland, TN is seeking a Product Development Engineer to evaluate and optimize the core product line, focusing on cost-effective packaging materials, labor, and pallet efficiency. You will lead new product development, test plans, and supplier collaboration to ensure manufacturability and customer specifications.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in mechanical or packaging engineering and 5+ years in packaging.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or packaging engineering.
• 5+ years in industrial or consumer packaging.
• Experience with HDPE and corrugated packaging materials.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to travel up to 75%.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate core product line manufacturing for best practices.
• Identify cost-saving initiatives in packaging materials, labor, and logistics.
• Define container specifications and materials for customers and distribution.
• Oversee new product development from design to testing.
• Develop test plans to ensure specifications are met.
• Collaborate with suppliers, operations, sales, and purchasing.

Skills

Packaging engineering

Problem solving

Communication

Project management

Manufacturing processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or packaging engineering

Tools

3D CAD software

Job description

Ring Container Technologies in Oakland, TN is seeking a Product Development Engineer to evaluate and optimize the core product line, focusing on cost-effective packaging materials, labor, and pallet efficiency. You will lead new product development, test plans, and supplier collaboration to ensure manufacturability and customer specifications.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in mechanical or packaging engineering and 5+ years in packaging.