Job Description

Packaging Engineer / Product Development Engineer

• Salary: $125,000 - $155,000 DOE
• Industry: Plastics Manufacturing / Packaging Tooling
• Role: Direct hire permanent role
• Location: Milton, VT

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Packaging / Product Development Engineer to join a leading manufacturer serving the plastics and packaging industry. This position will focus on the development of innovative tooling and engineered products, leading projects from concept through design, validation, and production launch.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly technical engineer with a background in injection molding, tooling design, and product development who enjoys working within a collaborative engineering environment and driving innovation in manufacturing

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of new products from concept through commercialization.
• Create system-level designs and product architectures for new tooling solutions.
• Develop and review engineering documentation, validation plans, and technical specifications.
• Participate in product design reviews, brainstorming sessions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Apply engineering principles to component selection, material selection, and product design.
• Perform design risk assessments and support FMEA activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Manufacturing, Quality, Testing, Software, Electrical Engineering, and Business Development.
• Support product compliance requirements and ensure adherence to engineering standards.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineering team members.
• Interface with customers, suppliers, and technical partners on engineering projects.
• Drive projects through established product development and product release processes

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 10+ years of engineering design experience within plastics, tooling, injection molding, or a related manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of product development processes and engineering project leadership.
• Experience with injection molding tooling, plastics processing, or packaging technologies.
• Advanced CAD design experience (NX/Unigraphics preferred).
• Strong knowledge of component selection including bearings, motors, sensors, gearboxes, pneumatics, hydraulics, seals, and mechanical systems.
• Experience conducting design reviews, risk assessments, and FMEA activities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and within cross-functional engineering teams.
• Strong problem-solving, innovation, and organizational skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) / Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Career progression opportunities
• Exposure to innovative product development projects

How to Apply

• Contact: Sam Wild
• Office: 945-256-5118
• Job Reference Number: 2739

If you would like to find out more, simply click apply.

This position is commutable from: Burlington, South Burlington, Colchester, Essex, Essex Junction, Williston, Winooski, Saint Albans, Shelburne, Jericho, Richmond, Hinesburg, Waterbury, Morrisville, Middlebury, Plattsburgh NY, Georgia, Fairfax, Swanton, Stowe, Montpelier, Barre, Berlin, South Hero, North Hero, Grand Isle, Cambridge, Underhill, Milton VT, Vergennes, Bristol.

Relevant Job Titles: Senior Product Development Engineer, Lead Design Engineer, Tooling Design Engineer, Hot Runner Engineer, Mold Design Manager, Packaging Tooling Engineer, R&D Engineer, Chief Engineer, Product Architect

All applicants must live in the USA and be eligible to work and live in the USA. Please note, our client is unable to offer Sponsorship or Visa support for this role.

Due to the sheer volume of applications, we will only contact successful applicants. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 10 working days, please deem your application as unsuccessful.

Axion Recruitment is working as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy

You should be proficient in:

• Injection Molding Experience
• Blow Molding Experience

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Injection Molding Machine
• Blow Molding Machine