Packaging Design Engineer $95k-$110k + full medical 401k co. match

Job Description

Job Description

About the Opportunity

Salary $95K-$110k

Full medical, Dental and Vision

401k Co. Match

Local Indianapolis-area candidates only.

A growing packaging solutions company is seeking an experienced Packaging Design Engineer to join its team.

We are specifically seeking candidates with experience designing packaging solutions for a packaging manufacturer, packaging distributor, protective packaging company, or related packaging organization.

This is not a general engineering position. Qualified candidates must have hands-on experience designing packaging systems used to protect products during storage, handling, and transportation.

Responsibilities

• Design corrugated, foam, wood, plastic, reusable, and protective packaging solutions

• Create packaging specifications, drawings, BOMs, and technical documentation

• Collaborate with customers, sales, manufacturing, and operations teams

• Evaluate packaging performance and implement improvements to reduce damage and cost

• Conduct testing and validation using ISTA, ASTM, and industry standards

• Support sustainability and packaging optimization initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field

• Minimum 3 years of packaging design experience

• Experience working within the packaging industry

• Proficiency with ArtiosCAD, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar CAD software

• Knowledge of corrugated, foam, wood, plastic, and protective packaging materials

• Strong project management and problem-solving skills

Preferred Backgrounds

Packaging Engineer

Packaging Design Engineer

Structural Packaging Designer

Packaging Designer

Protective Packaging Engineer

Transit Packaging Engineer

Important

Candidates without direct packaging design experience will not be considered.

 

Company Description

I have been in the recruiting business since 1989. I work in all industries across the board and place people in all levels from sales all the way up to VP level positions

As an Executive Recruiter / Headhunter (yes headhunter) for over 20yrs - I take great pride in having built my career, and still run my organization the old fashion way......on Relationships, Trust, Respect for confidentiality, Honesty, being Optimistic, Persistent not pushy, and coaching & educating candidates and corporate clients to the best of my abilities throughout the entire interview and offer process.
As we've all seen through the years of here-today/gone-tomorrow recruiters, resume board database junkies, and schlock recruiters/paper pushers....., it's even more so now that my clients truely enjoy, value and respect my traditional techniques, services and values.

Major accomplishments include identifying and resolving problems before they reach crisis stage, and sourcing and placing candidates more expeditiously than the competition while managing multiple assignments in fast paced work environments. Proven track record of bringing projects in ahead of schedule and under budget. Good presentation and interpersonal skills, along with expertise in advanced behavioral, competency-based interviewing techniques. Well versed in both state and federal employment law. Possess a strong sense of urgency and a passion for employment services. My goal is to build new and continue to build existing business relationships with large companies or divisions, as well as start-up firms.

Company Description

I have been in the recruiting business since 1989. I work in all industries across the board and place people in all levels from sales all the way up to VP level positions\r\n\r\nAs an Executive Recruiter / Headhunter (yes headhunter) for over 20yrs - I take great pride in having built my career, and still run my organization the old fashion way......on Relationships, Trust, Respect for confidentiality, Honesty, being Optimistic, Persistent not pushy, and coaching & educating candidates and corporate clients to the best of my abilities throughout the entire interview and offer process.\r\nAs we've all seen through the years of here-today/gone-tomorrow recruiters, resume board database junkies, and schlock recruiters/paper pushers....., it's even more so now that my clients truely enjoy, value and respect my traditional techniques, services and values.\r\n\r\nMajor accomplishments include identifying and resolving problems before they reach crisis stage, and sourcing and placing candidates more expeditiously than the competition while managing multiple assignments in fast paced work environments. Proven track record of bringing projects in ahead of schedule and under budget. Good presentation and interpersonal skills, along with expertise in advanced behavioral, competency-based interviewing techniques. Well versed in both state and federal employment law. Possess a strong sense of urgency and a passion for employment services. My goal is to build new and continue to build existing business relationships with large companies or divisions, as well as start-up firms.