Packaging Engineer | Lansing, MI
Salary Range: $70,000 - $109,000 depending on experience
Are you a dedicated professional with a passion for excelling as a packaging engineer? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We partner with leading manufacturing companies in the Lansing area seeking experienced Packaging Engineers to strengthen their teams.
We are building our network of talent in this field across Michigan's manufacturing regions. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.
This posting covers Packaging Engineer opportunities with manufacturers based in and around Lansing in Clinton County, within about 30 minutes of the city.
The Opportunity
We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Lansing region seeking Packaging Engineers. These employers partner with us because they want real insight into candidates - not just resumes. By joining our network, you gain access to roles worth considering.
Usual Responsibilities
- Coordinate with suppliers on samples, timelines, and changes.
- Support line trials during product launches and scale-ups.
- Maintain packaging documentation and update specs as needed.
- Design and test packaging for new and existing products.
- Run packaging trials on production lines and document results.
- Evaluate materials for cost, durability, and shipping performance.
- Create packaging specifications and drawings for suppliers.
- Investigate damage complaints and identify root causes.
Recommended Qualifications
- Hands-on experience with production line trials.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Working knowledge of shipping and distribution testing standards.
- Bachelor's degree in packaging, mechanical, or industrial engineering.
- Experience with packaging materials such as corrugate, film, and foam.
- Ability to read and create technical drawings and specifications.
Bonus Qualifications
- Familiarity with sustainable or recyclable material options.
- Knowledge of pallet design and load optimization.
- Experience in food, beverage, or consumer goods manufacturing.
- Certification or training in packaging or logistics.
- Experience with automated packaging equipment.
Job Titles That Should Apply
Materials and Packaging Engineer, Packaging Project Engineer, Packaging Systems Engineer, Packaging Development Engineer, Packaging Design Engineer, Packaging Specialist, Packaging Technologist, Product Packaging Engineer
Why The Pivot Group Network
The Pivot Group Network 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. Learn more at https://www.thepivotgroup.org.
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 at https://www.thepivotgroup.org. The Pivot Group Network 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.