Product Engineer

IPL Macro

Packaging Logistics

Phoenix, AZ - USA

Senior Specialist / Project Manager

Hybrid

Experteer Overview

As a Product Engineer at IPL Schoeller, you will own the design, development, and commercialization of plastic packaging solutions from concept to production. You will collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, quality, and commercial teams to deliver high-performance, cost-effective products that meet customer and regulatory requirements. You will work across diverse processes (injection molding, extrusion, thermoforming, blow molding) to drive innovation and sustainable packaging. This role offers cross-border opportunity between the US and Canada and impact across multiple manufacturing plants.

Responsibilities

Design and develop plastic packaging products using CAD tools (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc.)
Select materials and validate performance through testing and analysis
Optimize designs for manufacturability across injection molding, extrusion, thermoforming, and blow molding
Lead prototype development, product validation, and commercialization efforts
Drive cost reduction and process improvement while maintaining product quality
Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for product issues
Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications
Partner cross-functionally with R&D, operations, quality, sales, and customers on product development projects
Support customer-facing activities, including technical presentations and customized solutions
Champion sustainability initiatives, including recyclable and environmentally responsible packaging solutions

Key requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Packaging Engineering, or related field
7-10 years of product engineering or product development experience in plastics packaging
Proven success designing, developing, and commercializing plastic packaging products
Strong knowledge of polymer science, plastics processing, and packaging design principles
Hands-on experience with extrusion, injection molding, thermoforming, and/or blow molding
Proficiency with CAD software and familiarity with PLM systems
Experience with material selection, performance testing, and cost analysis
Knowledge of regulatory standards such as FDA, ISO, and packaging compliance requirements
Strong project management, problem-solving, and technical documentation skills
Ability to collaborate across technical, operational, and commercial teams

Collaboration across functions Problem-solving Clear technical communication CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD)PLM systems Polymer science and plastics processing

Description

As a Product Engineer at IPL Schoeller, you will own the design, development, and commercialization of plastic packaging solutions from conc…

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