Lead Structural Design Engineer - Packaging

Client Details

A well-established and growing manufacturing organization specializing in custom packaging, retail displays, and branded merchandising solutions for leading consumer brands. The company partners with customers across a variety of industries to develop innovative, high-quality packaging and point-of-purchase display programs that enhance brand visibility and drive retail engagement.

Structural Design & Development

• Create innovative, functional, and cost-effective designs that meet customer requirements and brand objectives.
• Create CAD drawings, dielines, prototypes, and production-ready files.
• Optimize production layouts and material utilization to maximize manufacturing efficiency.
• Ensure designs meet structural, production, and quality standards.

Team Leadership

• Provide guidance, mentorship, and technical expertise to the structural design team.
• Review and approve design work for accuracy, quality, and manufacturability.
• Manage project assignments and balance team workloads.
• Serve as the internal subject matter expert for structural design and packaging solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of structural design experience within the packaging, print, display, or related manufacturing industry.
• Proven experience designing retail displays (POP/POS), corrugated packaging, and paperboard solutions.
• Previous leadership, mentoring, or senior-level design experience preferred.
• Proficiency with CAD design software such as ArtiosCAD and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong understanding of corrugated materials, paperboard, printing, and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to create and interpret dielines and production-ready files.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Pay

Competitive annual salary ranging from $120,000 to $150,000.

Schedule

N/A

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Generous paid time off (PTO) to support work-life balance. Performance-based bonus opportunities. Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.