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Experience level: Associate

Experience required: 3 Years

Education level: Associate degree

Job function: Engineering

Industry: Packaging and Containers

Total position: 1

Relocation assistance: Limited assistance

Visa sponsorship eligibility: No

End Client Industry - Packaging and Containers Manufacturing Industry

Summary:

This position is responsible for creating, developing, and refining corrugated packaging designs that meet customer requirements, manufacturing capabilities, and industry standards. This role works closely with sales, production, and customer service to produce accurate structural layouts, samples, and specifications.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

Design & Drafting

Design corrugated packaging for all in house manufactured items.

Create 2D structural drawings using ArtiosCAD based on customer requirements and manufacturing limitations.

Modify existing designs to improve performance, cost efficiency, or manufacturability.

Develop samples for customer approval.

Collaborate with tooling vendors, customers, and graphic designer to coordinate artwork for printing plates.

Material & Specification Expertise

Apply knowledge of corrugated materials (ECT, Mullen grades, fluting, board combinations) to ensure structural integrity and cost effectiveness.

Determine correct board grade based on product protection, shipping requirements, and stacking strength.

Prepare manufacturing specs for production.

Production & Tooling Support

Work closely with the design, tooling, and production teams to ensure all designs are manufacturable on company equipment (flexos, die cutter, gluer).

Assist with troubleshooting design or fit issues during production.

Manage Tooling Inventory

Track locations of active and back up tooling

Purge dies as needed

Manage tooling repairs by communicating any issues to our tooling vendors and coordinating pick ups and returns

Inspect incoming new and repaired tooling to ensure they are undamaged and meet our production needs

Obtain all associated tooling costs

Quantify the amount of rule for each cutting die based on the design to estimate a cost during quoting phase

Customer & Sales Collaboration

Work with sales reps to understand customer needs and translate them into practical packaging solutions.

Provide design input during customer visits, presentations, or technical reviews.

Develop samples or prototypes for customer demonstrations.

Utilize TOPs program to provide requested information to customers

Documentation & Quality

Maintain organized records of all design files, revisions, print plates, and board specifications.

Ensure all designs meet customer, industry, and internal quality standards.

Follow revision control and change management procedures.

Required Skills

Experience designing corrugated packaging (RSC, FOL, die cuts, displays, inserts).

Proficiency with CAD software such as ArtiosCAD, AutoCAD, or equivalent.

Strong understanding of corrugated materials, flutes, board grades, stack strength, and packaging performance.

Ability to read and create technical drawings and manufacturing blueprints.

Strong math and spatial reasoning skills.

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects.

Customer service mindset

Preferred

Experience with digital cutting tables (Kongsberg)

Knowledge of flexographic printing processes

Familiarity with TOPS or packaging performance standards.

Graphic design knowledge (Adobe Illustrator) a plus.

Education & Experience

Associate degree in Packaging, Engineering, Industrial Design, CAD Drafting, or relevant field (or equivalent experience).

2+ years of experience in corrugated packaging or a related manufacturing environment preferred.

Working Conditions

Office/design lab environment with periodic visits to plant floor.

Use of cutting tools, plotters, sample tables, and measuring equipment.

May require occasional customer site visits.

Must Have

• Experience designing corrugated packaging (RSC, FOL, die cuts, displays, inserts).
• Proficiency with CAD software such as ArtiosCAD, AutoCAD, or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of corrugated materials, flutes, board grades, stack strength, and packaging performance.
• Associate degree in Packaging, Engineering, Industrial Design, CAD Drafting, or relevant field (or equivalent experience).
• 2+ years of experience in corrugated packaging or a related manufacturing environment

Screening Questions: (You must answer this along with the professional summary of the application):

1.) Can you walk me through a recent corrugated packaging design you worked on—from understanding the customer requirement, selecting board grade/flute, creating the CAD design (ArtiosCAD or similar), through sampling and production.

2.) Please provide the link to candidate’s LinkedIn profile:

3.) What is the candidate’s highest level of education?

4.) What is the candidate’s desired total compensation? (Please specify base salary vs. commission/bonus expectation)

5.) Where is the candidate located? If candidate is not near the job location, please explain relocation plan in detail (e.g. timeline, relocating with family, selling/buying property)

6.) Is the candidate legally authorized to work in the US for any employer?

7.) Will the candidate now or in the future, require immigration sponsorship for work authorization (for example, H-1B status)?

8.) This role requires Occasional onsite visits to customer locations. Are you comfortable ?

9.) Please confirm that candidate is fully aware of the Job Details including job location and required work model (complete onsite), and that they can meet the commute or relocation requirements without exception.

10.) Please confirm that a formal pre-screen phone call has been conducted with the candidate.

11.) Please confirm that candidate's resume is fully updated with their most recent/current employment details, including their latest role, responsibilities, technologies used, and accurate dates of employment.

12.) Please confirm that candidate has personally reviewed and approved the version of their resume uploaded on the platform, and that all information provided is accurate and complete to the best of their knowledge.