The Structural Designer develops and implements packaging solutions for customers across consumer, industrial, retail, club store, protective packaging, and display markets. This position applies packaging design principles, technical knowledge, and problem-solving skills to develop manufacturable, cost-effective packaging systems utilizing corrugated, folding carton, foam, and related materials.
The incumbent exercises independent judgment in evaluating customer requirements, developing design concepts, selecting appropriate materials, assessing manufacturing feasibility, and recommending packaging solutions that meet customer objectives and company standards. The position collaborates with customers, sales personnel, customer service, and manufacturing teams to support successful packaging development and implementation.
Design and develop custom packaging solutions that meet customer requirements, manufacturing capabilities, performance objectives, and profitability goals.
Apply structural design principles to optimize package functionality, manufacturability, product protection, and cost effectiveness.
Evaluate packaging requirements involving material selection, product protection, converting processes, manufacturing capabilities, and supply chain considerations.
Exercise independent judgment in developing design concepts, structural configurations, and packaging recommendations.
Develop engineering drawings, specifications, prototypes, CAD models, and technical documentation required for manufacturing implementation.
Evaluate manufacturing feasibility and recommend appropriate material specifications, tooling requirements, and production methodologies.
Analyze packaging and production challenges and recommend practical solutions to improve performance, quality, and efficiency.
Coordinate packaging development projects from concept through implementation while collaborating with sales, graphics, customer service, production, and external suppliers.
Provide technical support and packaging design recommendations to customers, sales personnel, and internal departments.
Participate in customer meetings to discuss packaging requirements, product performance, manufacturability, and cost considerations.
Research packaging materials, manufacturing processes, and industry trends to support innovation and continuous improvement initiatives.
Recommend improvements to packaging designs and production processes that enhance operational efficiency, product quality, and customer satisfaction.
Ensure compliance with engineering specifications, quality standards, customer requirements, and company procedures.
Maintain accurate design records, engineering documentation, and project files.
Perform other professional-level duties consistent with the scope and responsibilities of the position.
Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Packaging Design, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, or a closely related technical discipline preferred.
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in structural packaging design, packaging engineering, or related converting environments involving corrugated, folding carton, displays, and protective packaging applications.
Demonstrated ability to apply packaging design principles, technical knowledge, and problem-solving skills to develop effective packaging solutions.
Equivalent combinations of education, technical training, and relevant experience may be considered.
