R&D Engineer - Thermoforming
Job in
Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, 28245, USA
Listed on 2026-07-26
Listing for:
Saigepartners
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-26
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Packaging Engineer, Product Engineer, Materials Engineering, Manufacturing Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
** Charlotte,NC
** Posted: 01/23/2026
Employment Type:
Permanent Industry: Engineering Job Number: 6720
Pay Rate: 90000##
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** Packaging (R&D) Engineer – Flexible Packaging
***
* Location:
** Charlotte, NC or Elk Grove Village, IL (Onsite)
** Position Overview
** We are seeking an experienced
** Packaging (R&D) Engineer
** to lead the development of innovative flexible packaging solutions for customers across the food, beverage, healthcare, and consumer products industries. This is a progression-based position, with level determined by experience and business needs.
** Key Responsibilities
*** Lead technical development of new flexible packaging products, structures, and technologies.
* Translate customer and market requirements into product specifications and engineered solutions.
* Plan and execute pilot, production, and packaging validation trials.
* Collaborate with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders throughout the product development lifecycle.
* Coordinate project activities across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and commercial teams.
* Develop subject matter expertise in key material and packaging technologies.
* Monitor industry trends, emerging materials, and competitive technologies to drive innovation.
* Prepare technical reports, project plans, presentations, and development updates.
* Support commercialization efforts through customer visits, supplier meetings, industry conferences, and training.
* Partner with sustainability, engineering, marketing, and sales teams to identify future product opportunities.
** Qualifications
* *** Required
* ** Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Packaging, Materials Science, Polymer Science, Plastics Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
* 5–10 years of experience in product development, packaging engineering, manufacturing, or R&D.
* Experience with new product development and commercialization.
* Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
* Excellent technical writing, presentation, and communication skills.
** Preferred
* ** Experience with flexible packaging manufacturing processes including:
* Blown film extrusion
* Extrusion coating and laminating
* Rotogravure or flexographic printing
* Pouch converting
* Form/Fill/Seal equipment
* Knowledge of packaging materials including:
* Experience with retort or hot-fill packaging applications.
* Industry experience supporting food, pet food, dairy, coffee, frozen foods, healthcare, or personal care packaging.
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