The Company’s operations are split across North America (11 manufacturing plants) and Europe (16 manufacturing plants). The company is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. IPL Schoeller is a leading manufacturer of sustainable rigid packaging solutions across a range of end market segments including returnable transit packaging, consumer and industrial packaging, environmental containers and agricultural packaging.

IPL Schoeller is seeking an experienced Product Engineer to lead the design, development, and commercialization of plastic packaging solutions from concept through production. This role partners closely with R&D;, manufacturing, quality, and commercial teams to deliver high-performing, cost-effective products that meet customer and regulatory requirements. This role can be based in either the United States or Canada, but candidate must be able to travel 20% for the role.

Design and develop plastic packaging products using CAD tools (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc.). Select materials and validate product performance through testing and analysis. Optimize designs for manufacturability across injection molding, extrusion, thermoforming, and blow molding processes.

Drive cost reduction and process improvement initiatives while maintaining product quality.



Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for product performance issues. Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications.

Partner cross-functionally with R&D;, operations, quality, sales, and customers on product development projects. Support customer-facing activities, including technical presentations and customized solutions. Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Packaging Engineering, or a related field. ~7-10 years of product engineering or product development experience within the plastics packaging industry . ~ Hands-on experience with extrusion, injection molding, thermoforming, and/or blow molding. ~ Proficiency with CAD software and familiarity with PLM systems. ~ Experience with material selection, performance testing, and cost analysis. ~ Knowledge of regulatory standards such as FDA, ISO, and packaging compliance requirements. ~ Solid project management, problem-solving, and technical documentation skills. ~ Ability to collaborate effectively across technical, operational, and commercial teams. #

📌 Product Engineer - Automotive (Ottawa)
🏢 IPL Schoeller
📍 Ottawa