Packaging Design Engineer

Title: Packaging Design EngineerType of Hire: Direct HireLocationTrevor, WI (Kenosha Area)Must HaveBackground in Flexible Packaging, Self-Starter, 10% Travel for Trade Shows, OnsiteJob Purpose: Designs and integrate custom products and packaging to meet customer expectations. Engage with sales and customers to identify critical design inputs and develop solutions to meet customer needs. Provides design engineering support of new products and packaging, including capital, through the design and development (DISCOVERY, SPARKS, and Road Maps to Commercialization), trials, and commercialization stages.Ideal Candidate:Some experience as a flexible packaging engineerSome experience in a contract manufacturing environment for flexible packagingFamiliar with flexible printing, lamination, and converting (heat welding)Education: B.S. in Mechanical, Packaging, or Chemical Engineering (Degree preferred but not required for great candidate)Job Responsibilities: Technical team member who can design flexible packaging. Has the ability to estimate cost (by building bill of materials and manufacturing sets) and present proposals (design assumptions, risks, timeline, and cost) to customers.Experience and working knowledge in plastic welding (heat, ultrasonic, or radio-frequency welding) for various flexible materials (PE, PP, PVC, ...)Proven track record for Design of Manufacturability assessments. Has the ability to take novel concepts and recommend design changes (material and geometric design) to be manufactured effectivelyCreate hand samples using prototyping equipment to show customers' existing designs and changes to the concept to support manufacturabilityLeads a cross-functional project team through all phases of the product development process.Identify product designs and solutions to meet customer needs.Design multiple options (different geometric designs and materials)Partnering with Operations to understand manufacturing capabilities and equipment capacity and ensuring that new products are designed for manufacturing.Create design and development plans, design inputs, output, and risk management files.Support the design transfer of new products to productionProvide development and scale-up planning for complex product developments.Supports the integration of new products (completing Design Contract Reviews, Product Master Drawings, Quality Planning Checklist, Web Layouts, Lamination and Slitting Instructions)Working with the process engineering team for manufacturing and validate manufacturing processes, as well as create material specifications.Maintains product and company reputation by complying with government regulations.Maintains system and product information including quotes (CSI) and drawings.Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.Must be a team player with a positive attitude!Must be able to communicate effectively with customers, co-workers and be able work across various personnel levelsRequirementsQualifications:BS degree in Engineering or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience1-5 years in engineering fieldProficient in AutoCAD (or any type of engineering design software)Good mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skillsAbility to sit/walk/stand for 8 hours/day and lift 50 days.

Created: 2025-03-03