Packaging Engineer | Manistee, MI

Salary Range: $72,000 - $111,000 depending on experience

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for excelling in packaging engineer? The Pivot Group is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career advancement. We are collaborating with leading companies in Manistee seeking experienced Packaging Engineers.

The Opportunity

We partner with manufacturers across Manistee 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 optimize packaging solutions for new and existing products.
• Select and validate appropriate packaging materials and components based on product requirements, cost, and sustainability.
• Conduct comprehensive packaging performance testing and ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, manufacturing, marketing, and supply chain teams.
• Identify and implement cost reduction and efficiency improvement opportunities in packaging.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for packaging equipment and issues on the production line.
• Manage packaging projects from initial concept through to successful commercialization.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 3-5+ years of experience in packaging design, development, or engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks) for packaging design and specification.
• Strong understanding of packaging materials, manufacturing processes, and ISTA testing standards.
• Proven ability to optimize packaging for cost, performance, and sustainability.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with sustainable packaging materials, design, and lifecycle assessment.
• Familiarity with packaging automation equipment, robotics, or end-of-line machinery.
• Certifications in Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Proficiency in advanced CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks PDM) or packaging simulation tools.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Packaging Engineer, Package Engineer, Packaging Development Engineer, Packaging Design Engineer, Packaging Specialist, Senior Packaging Engineer, R&D Packaging Engineer, Packaging Technologist, Product Packaging Engineer, Packaging Innovation 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.