Packaging Development Engineer

We are seeking a Packaging Development Engineer in Cincinnati to help qualify a new packaging system, including a durable tub, a refill pack, and a specialty molded component. You will handle testing, data analysis, troubleshooting, and documentation to ensure everything is production-ready.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Qualification: Manage material sourcing, tool construction, and molded samples with internal teams and external suppliers.

• Testing & Analysis: Run performance tests on injection-molded parts, thermoformed containers, and flexible films (testing for structural integrity, barrier properties, and compatibility).

• Documentation: Use R&D systems (Nexus, Enovia, Teams) to accurately track, analyze, and log test results and compliance data.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Design, QA, Safety, and Regulatory teams to keep projects on track.

Key Skills

• Injection Molding: Good understanding of part design, materials (like TPEs/TPUs), and assembly qualification.

• Thermoforming & Flexibles: Knowledge of film structures, heat sealing, and finished pack testing.

• Teamwork: Ability to communicate and collaborate across different technical and non-technical teams.

Work Hours & Location

• Hours: Up to 40 hours/week. Core hours are 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (flexible).

• Location: Cincinnati, OH (requires occasional travel to local sites).

GPA prides itself on providing quality, personalized services to its clients and candidates. We are a family owned and operated staffing firm built on a strong foundation of company culture founded and sustained since 1979. GPA o ffers full time contract employees benefits that include: health insurance, 401K, paid vacation and holidays, employee appreciation events and tenure awards.
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