Product Engineer at GRAVIS

Description

Job Description

Job Title: Product Engineer Department: Supply Chain

Reports to: Engineering Manager Location: Rolling Meadows IL / Gastonia NC

About Gravis:

Gravis is one of North America’s largest providers of bulk transportation packaging solution. A platform investment of New Water Capital a middle market private equity firm, the business has been built through the acquisition of five leading players within the bulk transportation packaging category and is a North American leader in consultative and custom packaging solutions for blue chip industrial players in food & beverage, chemicals, and materials. Gravis is differentiated in its approach by behaving like a partner, not a broker, and the addition of experts in different product categories creates significant opportunity to cross-sell to a large set of blue-chip customers, benefit from additional scale in sourcing, and bring a professional approach to the space.

Position Overview

The Product Engineer plays a vital role in the detailed design, development, and continuous improvement of bulk packaging products across the diverse industries served by Gravis. This position is an integral part of both the Engineering and Supply Chain teams, collaborating closely with sourcing, pricing, and purchasing functions. The Product Engineer is responsible for managing technical specifications, quality assurance, and product testing for current product lines while also supporting the development of innovative new solutions.

Working alongside other engineers, the Product Engineer ensures that all product designs are effectively maintained, optimized for efficiency, and aligned with evolving customer needs and industry standards.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to design and develop customized packaging solutions.
• Coordinate and conduct product testing using in-house and third-party laboratories, interpreting results and communicating findings to relevant stakeholders.
• Stay informed of evolving industry standards, technologies, and regulatory requirements.
• Plan, organize, and perform on-site prototype testing and validation of new products.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring alignment with established timelines and deliverables.
• Maintain and update product specifications and documentation to reflect design changes or new developments.
• Identify market and industry trends and collaborate with the engineering team to conceptualize and develop innovative product solutions.

Required Skills & Abilities

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills with a structured, analytical approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong data analysis and systems skills, including proficiency in integrated software applications (NetSuite preferred).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office tools.
• Highly self-motivated, organized, and able to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision. 

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering discipline (e.g., Packaging, Industrial, Textile Engineering, or related field).
• Experience of 3-5 years in the Packaging industry required

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods while performing computer-based tasks.
• Ability to lift and package product samples for shipment weighing up to 40 lbs.

Need to Add Travel:

• 30% travel (Domestic)

**Position can be located in Rolling Meadows IL or Gastonia NC - Hybrid Schedule**