Packaging Engineer
On-siteBerkeley, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Design and engineer structural packaging solutions using corrugate and folding carton substrates, translating customer requirements into buildable, cost-effective designs. Create dielines, structural drawings, and physical prototypes while partnering with sales, estimating, prepress, and production teams to ensure designs meet performance and production specifications. Conduct package testing for compression, drop, and vibration to validate structural integrity and functionality. Identify opportunities to optimize material usage, reduce cost, and improve sustainability. Maintain a library of standard dielines and specifications for reuse across projects. Troubleshoot structural or production issues on existing designs and recommend corrective actions. Collaborate with die suppliers and vendors on tooling specifications and lead times. Stays current on packaging trends, materials, and manufacturing capabilities. Train junior packaging designers, drafters, or interns on structural design standards and processes.
Required Qualifications
- College degree or equivalent job experience
- 3+ years of packaging engineering or structural design experience, preferably with corrugated and/or folding carton packaging
- Proficiency with structural packaging design software (e.g., ArtiosCAD, Kasemake, or similar CAD applications)
- Knowledge of corrugated and carton board materials, construction styles, and manufacturing processes, including die-cutting, printing, and finishing
- Ability to read and interpret customer specifications, artwork, and technical drawings
- Familiarity with packaging testing standards (ISTA, ASTM) and quality requirements
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to balance structural performance, manufacturability, and cost
- Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate across departments
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation
- Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at times
- Requires fine motor hand and arm movement, manual dexterity and coordination
- Must be able to access the sample room and production floor to build and test prototypes
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