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Job Title: Research and Development EngineerJob Description

As a Research and Development Engineer, you will focus on designing new industrial packaging equipment. Your role will involve using SolidWorks to design and develop parts and assemblies, creating models, assembly drawings, and manufacturing/fabrication drawings. You will conduct market research to identify emerging trends, technologies, and materials, and collaborate with teams to translate customer needs into product concepts. Additionally, you will evaluate and experiment with materials to enhance performance, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness, oversee prototyping and testing phases, and implement testing protocols to validate new packaging concepts.

Responsibilities

+ Design and develop parts and assemblies using SolidWorks.

+ Create models, assembly drawings, and manufacturing/fabrication drawings.

+ Conduct market research to identify emerging trends, technologies, and materials.

+ Collaborate with teams to translate voice of customer and market needs into product concepts.

+ Evaluate and experiment with materials to enhance performance, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness.

+ Oversee the prototyping and testing phases of new product development.

+ Implement testing protocols to validate the performance and durability of new packaging concepts.

+ Work closely with internal teams to ensure integration of new products into the sales and production pipeline.

+ Communicate with external partners, suppliers, and industry experts.

+ Prepare reports and presentations to update stakeholders on the progress of ongoing projects.

+ Support existing products including root cause analysis, engineering changes requests, and manufacturing support.

Essential Skills

+ Bachelor’s degree in engineering.

+ 3 plus years of experience in the packaging industry with a focus on food and/or beverage.

+ Proficiency in SolidWorks or Autodesk Inventor.

+ Strong understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, and quality standards.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience in research and development of new products.

+ Mathcad, FEA, or CFD experience.

+ Product manufacturing information (PMI) knowledge.

+ Familiarity with machine tools.

+ Experience in conveyance and new product development.

Work Environment

This position is based in a large manufacturing facility equipped with automated equipment. The environment is very clean and attached to an updated office space. Enjoy a hybrid schedule with four days onsite and one remote day.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $48.00 - $53.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Eastlake,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.