Product Development Engineer - Packaging

Build packaging that actually wins in the market.At SOLUT!, we're not looking for someone to just "design packaging."We're looking for someone who can take a customer problem, turn it into a real product, and get it into production -fast.This role sits at the center of product, customer, and manufacturing. If you want to see your work go from concept to shelf quickly - and actually drive business - this is that seat.Why this role mattersYou'll work directly with customers to develop new packaging solutionsYou'll own projects from concept ? prototype ? productionYou'll help shape the next phase of growth for an employee-owned companyWhat makes this differentEmployee-owned (ESOP): You're building equity, not just earning a paycheckSpeed: Your ideas don't sit in a queue - they get built and testedVisibility: You'll work directly with leadership, customers, and suppliersImpact: The products you develop directly drive revenueWhat you'll doDesign and develop thermoformed paper trays and plastic lids (PET/PP)Own new product development from concept through validation and launchTranslate customer requirements into manufacturable packaging solutionsWork directly with customers, suppliers, and tooling partnersLead prototyping, testing, and validation (fit/form/function, compliance, performance)Develop specifications and ensure compliance with food safety and regulatory standardsPartner with manufacturing to improve processes, reduce cost, and scale productionWhat we're looking for3-5 years of experience in packaging or product development (paper or plastic preferred)Strong CAD skills (SolidWorks preferred)Experience working with manufacturing processes and toolingAbility to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environmentComfortable working directly with customers and cross-functional teamsStrong problem-solving and ownership mindsetNice to have (not required)Experience with thermoforming (paper or plastic)Familiarity with TOPS/CAPE for pallet optimizationExperience with food safety standards (SQF, GMP, HACCP)Adobe Illustrator for packaging artworkWho will thrive hereSomeone who likes building, not just designingSomeone who takes ownership and drives outcomesSomeone who moves fast and adapts quicklyWho won'tSomeone who needs highly structured, slow-moving environmentsSomeone who prefers working in isolationSomeone who wants to hand work off instead of owning itAbout SOLUT!SOLUT! is a manufacturer of sustainable foodservice packaging, serving food processors, grocery, QSR, and retail customers.We develop paper-based trays and packaging systems designed for real-world performance - from cooking to merchandising.We're also an employee-owned company (ESOP) - which means every employee benefits from the value we create together.

Created: 2026-05-08