Packaging Engineer
Job Description
- Design, develop, and test expendable and returnable packaging solutions, including distribution testing.
- Create packaging designs for racks, totes, dunnage, corrugated materials, and custom containers using 3D CAD software.
- Develop innovative packaging solutions that improve product protection, ergonomics, pack density, and transportation efficiency.
- Coordinate packaging projects with engineering, manufacturing, quality, logistics, finance, purchasing, and external suppliers.
- Validate packaging designs to meet DOT and HazMat requirements where applicable.
- Lead packaging trials, sample builds, transport testing, and line-side validation activities.
- Own customer packaging documentation and support PPAP submissions through customer packaging portals.
- Standardize packaging materials and processes while maintaining packaging databases and specifications.
- Analyze packaging-related damage and implement corrective actions to improve quality and reduce costs.
- Support supplier packaging development, qualification, and ongoing performance.
- Develop packaging solutions compatible with automation and robotic handling systems.
- Maintain engineering drawings, specifications, revision control, and packaging documentation.
- Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering strongly preferred; Mechanical or Industrial Engineering degrees will also be considered.
- 3–5 years of packaging engineering experience within a manufacturing environment.
- Experience designing returnable and expendable packaging systems.
- Proficiency with CAD software such as SolidWorks, CATIA, or NX.
- Experience with packaging materials including corrugated, plastics, foams, steel racks, and custom dunnage.
- Knowledge of packaging validation and transportation testing standards including ISTA and ASTM.
- Experience collaborating with suppliers and cross-functional manufacturing teams.
- Strong project management, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Automotive manufacturing experience.
- Experience with ArtiosCAD, TOPS, or Cape Pack software.
- Knowledge of DFMEA, PFMEA, DOE, and validation methodologies.
- Experience designing packaging for robotic or automated manufacturing environments.
- Familiarity with DOT, HazMat, and regulatory packaging requirements.
- Experience managing returnable packaging programs and supplier packaging initiatives.
Meet Your Recruiter
Sabrina Herrera is a seasoned Technical Recruiter with a knack for establishing genuine connections with candidates and continuously expanding her expertise in various roles and industries. With one year of dedicated service at Sterling and an impressive 15-year journey in the recruiting arena, Sabrina has become a respected figure in talent acquisition.
As a Technical Recruiter, Sabrina's ability to build strong relationships with candidates sets her apart. She values the opportunity to understand each individual's unique strengths, aspirations, and career goals, ensuring she can guide them toward the most suitable and fulfilling opportunities.
Having spent 15 years in the recruiting domain, Sabrina's experience spans diverse industries and roles. She embraces the challenges of exploring new fields, consistently striving to expand her knowledge and expertise. Her dedication to continuous learning allows her to stay at the forefront of emerging trends and best practices in the recruitment landscape.
Sabrina advises fellow professionals to cultivate a curious mindset and actively seek new challenges and projects that push the boundaries of their abilities. Embracing the unknown and venturing into uncharted territories can lead to personal and professional growth, ultimately elevating one's effectiveness in the field of recruitment.