Packaging Engineer

Job summary

The Packaging Engineer will develop packaging designs, manage project documentation, and coordinate with customers and production teams to ensure successful product launches. They are responsible for maintaining CAD drawings, preparing quotations, and supporting process improvement initiatives within the manufacturing facility.

Job details

Aquacut Foam (div Jacobs & Thompson Inc.) is seeking a motivated Packaging Engineer to join our growing Engineering team. This role is ideal for a recent engineering graduate looking to gain hands-on experience in design, manufacturing, customer support, quoting, and project management within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities Work with customers and sales representatives to develop packaging designs, quotations, and samples. Finalize product designs and support prototype fabrication and production launch activities. Create and maintain CAD drawings, assembly instructions, and engineering documentation. Develop designs using SolidWorks and other CAD software. Validate product costing and prepare customer quotations. Review customer purchase orders and verify pricing. Create material requisitions and production documentation packages. Support production teams by communicating customer requirements and coordinating customer-supplied materials. Review and approve first-off samples before production. Obtain quotes from suppliers for raw materials, tooling, dies, and purchased components. Serve as the primary customer contact through assigned projects. Identify project risks and help ensure projects are completed on time and within scope. Participate in process improvement, cost reduction, and quality improvement initiatives. Assist with root cause investigations and corrective actions when required. Maintain BOMs, revision control, and project records. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Packaging, or related Engineering preferred, not required. SolidWorks Certification (CSWA or CSWP) preferred, not required. Strong CAD and technical drawing skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel. Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Manufacturing, co-op, or internship experience is considered an asset. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. What We Offer Competitive compensation. Career growth opportunities. Hands-on engineering and manufacturing experience. Collaborative team environment. Opportunity to work with leading automotive and industrial customers. Aquacut Foam is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

What you’ll do

The Packaging Engineer will develop packaging designs, manage project documentation, and coordinate with customers and production teams to ensure successful product launches. They are responsible for maintaining CAD drawings, preparing quotations, and supporting process improvement initiatives within the manufacturing facility.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline is preferred, along with strong proficiency in SolidWorks and technical drawing. Candidates should possess excellent communication and organizational skills, with prior manufacturing or internship experience considered an asset.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Career growth opportunities
• Hands-on engineering and manufacturing experience
• Collaborative team environment

Listed skills

• SolidWorks · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Root Cause Analysis · Preferred
• Quality Improvement · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• SolidWorks
• CAD
• Packaging design
• Project management
• Manufacturing processes
• Technical drawing
• Microsoft Excel
• Cost estimation
• Communication
• Problem-solving
• Organizational skills
• BOM management
• Root cause analysis
• Quality improvement
• Material requisition
• Engineering Documentation
• Packaging Design
• Assembly Instructions
• Solidworks Certification
• Quality Improvement
• Computer-Aided Design
• Customer Support
• Version Control
• SolidWorks (CAD)
• Cost Reduction
• Chartered Strategic Wealth Professional
• Sales
• Packaging And Labeling
• Problem Solving
• Project Management
• Microsoft Office
• Packaging Engineering
• Project Risk Management
• Quotations
• Technical Drawing
• Tooling
• Process Improvement
• Coordinating
• Investigation

Job areas

• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Packaging Engineer
• Manufacturing Project Engineer
• Industrial and Production Engineers
• Manufacturing Engineers
• Industrial Engineers

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