Packaging Engineer - Fremont Area
Packaging Engineer | Fremont, MI
Salary Range: $75,000 - $114,000 depending on experience
Are you a meticulous professional with a passion for excelling in packaging engineer? The Pivot Group is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We are collaborating with companies in Fremont seeking experienced Packaging Engineers.
The Opportunity
We partner with manufacturers across Fremont seeking Packaging Engineers who want more than a lateral move. These companies hire intentionally, and we connect them with professionals ready for roles that fit.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and test new packaging concepts and materials for manufacturing products.
- Optimize existing packaging solutions for cost reduction, efficiency, and sustainability.
- Collaborate with suppliers to source and qualify packaging components, materials, and machinery.
- Conduct rigorous packaging performance testing (e.g., transit, shelf-life, material strength).
- Ensure all packaging designs comply with regulatory standards, quality requirements, and customer specifications.
- Provide technical support and troubleshooting for packaging issues on production lines.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive packaging specifications and documentation.
Recommended Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 3-5+ years of experience in packaging development, design, and validation within a manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, ArtiosCAD) for packaging design and specification.
- Strong knowledge of various packaging materials, their properties, manufacturing processes, and testing standards (ISTA, ASTM).
- Demonstrated ability to manage packaging projects from concept to launch, including supplier collaboration and cost optimization.
Bonus Qualifications
- Experience with sustainable packaging materials and design principles.
- Proficiency in packaging simulation software (e.g., CAPE, TOPS, ArtiosCAD).
- Certified Packaging Professional (CPP) designation from the IoPP.
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
- Experience with automated packaging lines and robotics integration.
Job Titles That Should Apply
Packaging Engineer, Package Engineer, Packaging Development Engineer, Packaging Design Engineer, Senior Packaging Engineer, Packaging Specialist, Sustainable Packaging Engineer, Packaging R&D Engineer, Industrial Packaging Engineer
Why Pivot Group
The Pivot Group was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic—they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory.
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out. The Pivot Group offers resources to support your search—market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.
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