Job Description:
Project Engineer – ETO
About Packsize
Packsize is redefining the way businesses and their customers use and experience packaging around the world. We build the technology, design the right solutions, and automate the processes that propel the industry forward. To us, packaging is much more than a box—it’s delivering what’s right for our customers, their customers, our people, and the planet.
About the Role
Packsize is seeking a Project Engineer – ETO & Custom Solutions to join our ETO Team in Louisville, KY. This role serves as the technical and organizational bridge between the Solutions Engineering, R&D, and Operations teams to ensure successful delivery of engineered-to-order (ETO) and custom packaging automation systems.
You’ll manage the intake of project requirements from Solutions Engineering, translate those requirements into actionable engineering scopes, coordinate cross-functional execution, and ensure that all supporting documentation is created for long-term customer support. The Project Engineer will also be responsible for pricing and scoping ETO projects, managing implementation activities, and generating service contracts for sustained customer success.
This position requires strong technical knowledge, project management skills, and the ability to communicate effectively across engineering, manufacturing, and customer-facing teams.
What You'll Bring
BS in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (or related field)
5+ years of experience in engineering project management, systems integration, or automation environments
Experience managing custom equipment design projects
Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems and industrial automation principles
Familiarity with CAD (SolidWorks, Creo) and PLM tools (Windchill, PDM) is a plus
Proficient in generating technical documentation, scopes of work, and service agreements
Demonstrated ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary engineering efforts
Strong communication and organizational skills
Experience with project management tools such as DevOps, Confluence, or similar platforms
Understanding of lean product development and continuous improvement principles
Comfortable working with customers and internal stakeholders to define technical and commercial requirements
What You’ll Do
Serve as the primary technical liaison between Solutions Engineering and R&D for ETO and custom projects
Manage the intake, review, and clarification of customer requirements and ensure proper documentation of project scope
Develop and maintain project schedules, deliverables, and resource plans
Oversee the execution of signed projects from design through installation and support
Coordinate with Mechanical, Electrical, and Controls Engineers to ensure timely and accurate implementation
Ensure all supporting documentation—drawings, BOMs, configuration files, and manuals—is generated and archived for long-term support
Generate scope of work and pricing estimates for ETO proposals and custom modifications
Write and maintain service contracts for long-term support of custom solutions
Support handoff to manufacturing, service, and technical support teams post-installation
Track and report project status using established Packsize tools and processes
Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project delivery and documentation standards
Working Environment
Up to 50% travel as needed for customer site visits, installations, and support
Ability to perform hands-on prototype or system verification when required
Comfortable working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment across engineering and operations teams
What We Offer
The salary range for this role is $85,640-104,909; however, Packsize considers several factors when determining compensation when extending a job offer, including but not limited to, the role being offered, the associated responsibilities, the candidate's prior work experience, education/training, and any special skills.
If this role excites you but you don’t meet each requirement listed, we encourage you to apply anyway. At Packsize, we welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences and understand that the best candidates may come from the most unlikely of places.
Packsize is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in its workforce. In compliance with applicable federal and state laws, Packsize policy of equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, veteran’s status, status as a qualified person with a disability, or genetic information. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities.
Top Skills
What We Do
Packsize International is the award-winning supply chain and sustainable packaging industry leader in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. Packsize introduced On Demand Packaging® in 2002. Today, as a multinational manufacturer of advanced packaging systems and automated packaging machine technology, Packsize B2B customers receive a tailored pre-configured packaging system and optimized workflow designed to deliver the scalable performance and reliability needed for highly efficient packaging environments. Our corrugated machine systems, proprietary software, workflow design solutions, and services deliver Right-sized Packaging on Demand®. Packsize customers increase B2C engagement, satisfaction, and loyalty while improving their supply chain and sustainability requirements.
Packsize Right-sized Packaging on Demand® solves both the rising price of paper and demand dilemmas that prompt unsustainable shipping practices. The right-sized box has become the preferred choice by reducing the consumption of corrugated and waste through the ability to size the shipping container to the product order.
