Packaging Engineer | Coopersville, 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 Coopersville seeking experienced Packaging Engineers.

The Opportunity

We are working with companies in Coopersville that are adding Packaging Engineers to their teams. These organizations value quality over speed in hiring. By connecting with us, you position yourself for opportunities that align with what you're looking for.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop innovative, cost-effective, and sustainable packaging solutions for new and existing products.
• Conduct comprehensive testing and validation of packaging materials, components, and finished packages to ensure product integrity and protection.
• Optimize packaging processes and specifications to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and minimize costs while maintaining quality standards.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, manufacturing, marketing, and supply chain teams to integrate packaging requirements into product development cycles.
• Ensure all packaging designs and materials comply with relevant industry standards, regulatory requirements, and company specifications.
• Source, evaluate, and qualify new packaging materials, suppliers, and equipment to enhance capabilities and achieve business objectives.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting expertise for packaging-related issues on the production floor and throughout the supply chain.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in packaging development, design, or engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and packaging material science (plastics, paperboard, glass, metals).
• Strong understanding of packaging machinery, automation, and manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of packaging testing standards (ISTA, ASTM) and relevant regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, GMP).
• Proven ability to optimize packaging for cost, sustainability, performance, and manufacturability.

Bonus Qualifications

• Lean / Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
• Experience leading sustainable packaging development initiatives.
• Proficiency with advanced packaging simulation software (e.g., CAPE, TOPS).
• Direct experience supporting packaging line automation and integration projects.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Packaging Engineer, Senior Packaging Engineer, Packaging Development Engineer, Packaging Design Engineer, Package Engineer, Packaging R&D Engineer, Sustainable Packaging Engineer, Packaging Innovation Engineer, Packaging Specialist, Packaging Materials 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.