Technical Product Engineer

Company Overview

United Bags, Inc. is a 5th-generation, family‑owned leader in industrial bag and bulk packaging solutions, proudly operating since 1890. Over more than a century, United Bags has expanded its product offerings and grown into one of North America’s largest bulk packaging distributors, supplying FIBCs (bulk bags), woven polypropylene bags, paper bags, and a wide range of custom packaging solutions across multiple industries.

With global operations and four U.S. distribution centers, the company is driven by a commitment to quality, innovation, sustainability, community involvement, and strong customer relationships.

United Bags, Inc. is seeking a detail‑oriented and forward‑thinking Technical Product Engineer to support the development, optimization, and technical performance of our industrial packaging products. This role will collaborate closely with sales, operations, supply chain, and manufacturing partners—both domestic and international—to ensure our products meet the highest standards of quality, durability, and customer satisfaction. The Product Engineer will play a key role in product design, testing, quality assurance, and continuous improvement across our broad portfolio of packaging solutions.

• Lead the design, engineering, and specification of FIBCs, woven polypropylene bags, paper bags, and custom packaging products.
• Develop technical drawings, specifications, and documentation for new and existing products.
• Evaluate customer requirements and translate them into engineered product solutions.

• Conduct product testing, performance validation, and failure analysis to ensure products meet safety and quality standards.
• Partner with suppliers to review materials, construction methods, and product compliance.
• Monitor product quality concerns and recommend corrective actions.

• Work closely with domestic and international manufacturing partners to communicate specifications and ensure production accuracy.
• Support procurement and operations teams in evaluating supplier capabilities and materials.
• Assist in addressing technical issues related to manufacturing, logistics, or product performance.
• Maintain and update manufacturing partner certifications.

• Identify opportunities to enhance product durability, manufacturability, and cost‑effectiveness.
• Optimize existing products based on customer feedback, industry trends, and internal performance data.
• Support sustainability initiatives through material selection, design efficiency, and waste reduction.

• Serve as a technical point of contact for the sales team, providing product expertise and customer‑specific engineering guidance.
• Participate in customer meetings to discuss technical requirements, performance expectations, and custom solutions.
• Create and maintain product documentation, technical sheets, and training materials.
• Manage customer claims process with salespeople and manufacturers.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Packaging Engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years of engineering experience in packaging, textiles, manufacturing, or related industries.
• Strong understanding of materials, structural integrity, load testing, and product design fundamentals.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and project management skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work cross‑functionally.
• Ability to travel as needed to customer facilities for claims and product design.

• Experience with FIBCs, woven polypropylene, industrial packaging, or sewn‑goods manufacturing.
• Knowledge of global manufacturing processes and supplier management.
• Familiarity with quality systems, product certification standards, and compliance requirements.

• Competitive salary
• Discretionary bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) plan and profit‑sharing
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• A supportive, family‑oriented culture with long‑term growth opportunities in a stable and established company

Send your resume to . We look forward to welcoming a talented Product Engineer to our team!

United Bags, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local laws.

Salary: $80,000 - $100,000 per year

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Engineering and Information Technology

• Packaging & Containers