What are the responsibilities and job description for the Packaging Engineer (Flexible) position at Tech5?
We are looking for a Packaging & Production Development Engineer who can lead the development, testing, commercialization, and continuous improvement of flexible packaging products, materials, and manufacturing processes. Provide technical support to manufacturing, customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams.
Job Location: Bristol, TN (Onsite)
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: DOE
Key Responsibilities
- Lead development and commercialization of new packaging products, materials, and processes.
- Design packaging solutions that meet customer, manufacturing, quality, performance, and cost requirements.
- Plan, coordinate, execute, and document manufacturing trials, customer qualifications, and validation activities.
- Develop and maintain product specifications, manufacturing standards, engineering documents, and technical work instructions.
- Troubleshoot packaging and process issues involving printing, lamination, slitting, and converting operations.
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for product and process issues.
- Improve manufacturing efficiency, reduce waste, optimize material usage, and lower costs.
- Evaluate and qualify new materials, equipment, suppliers, and technologies.
- Serve as the technical contact for packaging development projects with customers and suppliers.
- Work with Quality to ensure products meet customer requirements, regulatory standards, and food packaging best practices.
- Support Operations, Sales, Customer Service, and Procurement with technical expertise throughout the product lifecycle.
- Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies and recommend improvements.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or related engineering field.
- 5 years of engineering experience in flexible packaging, converting, printing, laminating, or related manufacturing.
- Strong knowledge of flexible packaging materials, flexographic printing, lamination, slitting, converting processes, and package performance.
- Experience leading product development, manufacturing trials, and cross-functional technical projects.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and engineering documentation systems.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with food packaging, barrier films, adhesives, coatings, and flexible packaging structures.
- Knowledge of GMP, SQF, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and quality management systems.
- Customer-facing technical support experience.
- Supplier development experience.
- CAD experience.
Success Measures
- Successful commercialization of new packaging products and solutions.
- Timely completion of product development, trials, and validation activities.
- Improved manufacturing performance, product quality, and material utilization.
- Reduced packaging-related quality issues and manufacturing downtime.
- Accurate specifications and technical documentation.
- Strong collaboration with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to safely perform essential job functions and meet productivity standards.
- Ability to communicate clearly by telephone.
- Regular and punctual attendance is required.
Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Parental leave
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
Application Question(s):
- How many years of experience do you have with flexible packaging — films, pouches, laminates, or bag-in-box systems? If so, with which client/employer?
- How many years of hands-on experience do you have with converting operations — printing, lamination, or slitting? Please specify the company.
- How many years of experience do you have leading material or supplier qualification specifically for flexible packaging (not corrugated/protective)?
- What is your expected salary for this role?
- Are you open to working on-site in Bristol, TN?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $80,000 - $100,000