Sustainable Fiber Packaging Innovation Engineer (E‑Commerce)

ProAmpac; MIDDLETOWN, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ProAmpac is seeking an Innovation Engineer for Sustainable Fiber E‑Commerce to turn ideas into scalable, sustainable packaging solutions. You will work hands-on in innovation and R&D across product, materials, equipment, manufacturing, and customer needs.

The role emphasizes driving customer-led innovation, leading lifecycle engineering, and turning concepts into production-ready solutions with a strong focus on sustainability and business impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline is required.
• 10+ years in product engineering, development, R&D, or innovation in consumer goods/packaging/manufacturing.
• 3+ years of experience leading technical engineering teams or projects.
• Experience moving products from development through testing, manufacturing to commercialization.
• Strong project management skills with timelines, milestones, and stakeholder management.
• Experience working with customers to understand requirements and solve technical challenges.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering activities across the product lifecycle from ideation to commercialization.
• Improve existing designs and modify machinery or processes based on data and feedback.
• Identify and evaluate emerging equipment, technologies, and manufacturing methods.
• Organize and lead production trials for new products and process improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product introductions.

Skills

Project management

Customer collaboration

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

Packaging machinery

Materials testing equipment

Job description

ProAmpac is seeking an Innovation Engineer for Sustainable Fiber E‑Commerce to turn ideas into scalable, sustainable packaging solutions. You will work hands-on in innovation and R&D across product, materials, equipment, manufacturing, and customer needs.

The role emphasizes driving customer-led innovation, leading lifecycle engineering, and turning concepts into production-ready solutions with a strong focus on sustainability and business impact.