Packaging Engineer Job Listing at Kelly Services in Allegan, MI (Job ID US3568479_BH9849856)

Description

Kelly Engineering is hiring a Packaging Engineer for a well-established global company in the pharmaceutical and consumer self-care industry. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity based on performance and business needs.

In this hybrid role (3 days/week onsite), you'll support packaging development for personal care and Women's Health products—working cross-functionally with marketing, R&D, project managers, and external suppliers. You'll lead packaging initiatives from concept through execution, developing smart, sustainable packaging solutions that meet both consumer and manufacturing demands.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Develop and test new packaging formats, with a heavy focus on line trials and documentation
• Manage relationships with vendors and contract manufacturers to ensure timely delivery and component quality
• Create and update packaging specifications, drawings, and die lines using tools like AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and ArtiosCAD
• Collaborate closely with marketing, R&D, and project managers to align packaging with product and brand goals
• Support packaging tooling development and execution (e.g., thermoform, heat seal)
• Ensure packaging meets regulatory, quality, and sustainability requirements

Why This Role Is Unique:

• Direct involvement in line trials, mock-ups, distribution testing, and IQ/OQ/PQ validation
• Opportunity to join a growing team where cross-functional collaboration and innovation are key to success

Who We're Looking For:

• BS or MS in Packaging or Manufacturing Engineering
• 2+ years of packaging experience (or less with a Master's degree)
• Strong knowledge of packaging materials, tooling, and production processes
• Skilled in packaging software (TOPS, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, etc.)
• Familiar with ASTM/ISTA testing, FMEA, DOE, and process validation
• Experience in cosmetics or medical device packaging is a plus

Contract to Hire Details:

This role starts as a contract and may convert to a full-time position based on performance and business needs.

Ready to design what's next in packaging innovation? Apply today!

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Engineering?

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we're here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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