Product Development Engineer

Join ProAmpac one of the fastestâgrowing flexible packaging manufacturers in North America where innovation collaboration and continuous improvement shape everything we do. We are seeking a handsâon Product Development Engineer to support new product development materials qualification and production trials at our Elgin IL facility. This role is ideal for engineers who thrive at the intersection of manufacturing packaging technology and R&D/innovation.

As a Product Development Engineer you will ensure the smooth flow of new products materials and customer trials through our Elgin plant. Youll work closely with Product Development Quality Procurement Operations and Innovation teams to design test validate and commercialize new structures and materials. This is a fullâtime onsite role with businessâhour scheduling that may flex based on project needs.

You will be a key technical contributorleading trial plans troubleshooting on the production floor analyzing data and ensuring new materials and product designs meet customer CTQs regulatory requirements and ProAmpacs quality standards.

• Manage development projects to ensure milestones trial dates and deliverables remain on track; communicate updates to leadership.

• Determine structures for new business opportunities and enter specifications into required systems.

• Develop trial plans and testing protocols aligned with customer CTQ parameters.

• Partner with Quality Assurance to design trial runs identify potential quality risks and build preventive quality plans.

• Attend production trials troubleshoot issues and make realâtime technical decisions.

• Prepare postâtrial documentation including machine processability test data analysis and recommendations for next steps.

• Ensure documentation is complete and accurate for Customer Service to generate timely quotations.

• Maintain ProAmpac systems with new raw materials processing technologies and updated specifications.

• Collaborate with Procurement to qualify new and alternate materials.

• Work directly with suppliers to communicate requirements and develop raw material specifications.

• Maintain and update run sheets Bills of Materials and siteâspecific structure documentation.

• Support product and process validations as needed.

• Uphold ProAmpacs Safety Quality and Operational standards; stop work when unsafe conditions are observed.

• Identify and record quality issues recommend corrective actions and prevent nonâconformance.

• Halt manufacturing processes and notify management when safety material equipment or technical issues arise.

• Perform additional assignments as required by ProAmpac Management.

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Quality Materials Science or related technical field preferred.

• Minimum 3 years of experience in packaging processing (flexible packaging strongly preferred).

• Knowledge of adhesives barrier materials lamination processes and converting technologies.

• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple technical initiatives.

• Excellent communication problemâsolving and organizational skills; able to work independently and collaboratively.

• Ability to work accurately under interruptions and meet deadlines with sound judgment and initiative.

• Regular standing walking reaching and manual handling; occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.

• Ability to distinguish colors and maintain close distance and depth perception.

• Occasional exposure to nonâtoxic smells airborne dust mechanical parts high noise and hot/humid conditions in summer months.

Occasional travel may be required to support customer trials visit suppliers attend industry events or collaborate with other ProAmpac sites.

• Salary Range: $85000 $95000 annually

• Status: Exempt

• Bonus: Eligible for discretionary bonus per ProAmpacs bonus plan

This range reflects the expected compensation for qualified candidates in Illinois and supports compliance with state pay transparency requirements.

ProAmpac offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health wellâbeing and longâterm success. Highlights include:

• Multiple medical plan options plus dental and vision coverage

• Companyâpaid life insurance and disability benefits

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid time off holidays and wellness programs

• Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities

• Employee assistance programs and additional voluntary benefits