Packaging Design Engineer

We need to output HTML fragment with sections: About the role? Actually the posting includes mission, purpose, culture, etc. We need to use

for section headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We must include sections only when posting has real specific content. So we need to parse content: The posting includes mission/purpose, culture, description of role (The Packaging Design Engineer designs...), essential functions (list of duties), competencies (skills), supervisory responsibility, work environment, physical demands, position type and expected hours, required education and experience, preferred education and experience, commitment to you. We need to map to headings: About the role (maybe mission/purpose + culture?), Responsibilities (essential functions), Requirements (required education and experience), Qualifications (maybe preferred?), Skills (competencies), Benefits (maybe commitment? but not explicit benefits like health etc. Not present), Pay (none), Schedule (position type and expected hours). Also maybe Work Environment could be part of About the role? But we only allowed headings from list; we can create other headings? The instruction: "use

for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." It says e.g., implying those are examples but we could use others? Safer to stick to those headings only. We must include a section only when posting has real specific content for it. So we need to decide which sections have content. - About the role: we have mission, purpose, culture, description of role. That's substantive. So we can create About the role section containing mission/purpose/culture and brief role description. - Responsibilities: essential functions list (many bullet points). Use

• . - Requirements: required education and experience (Bachelor's degree..., 2+ years..., etc). Use list. - Qualifications: preferred education and experience (4+ years..., etc). Could be Qualifications. - Skills: competencies list. - Benefits: not present (no mention of health, PTO, etc). So omit. - Pay: not present. Omit. - Schedule: position type and expected hours (full-time, Mon-Fri 8-5, occasional early/late/weekend, travel up to 25%). That's schedule info. So we can include Schedule section. We must not repeat job title as heading. Not include Job ID etc. We must remove boilerplate: mission/purpose etc is okay. Remove "Reasonable accommodations may be made..." maybe keep? It's part of essential functions but it's boilerplate? It's a standard EEO statement. Might be considered boilerplate; but it's part of essential functions. The instruction: remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate. That line is about reasonable accommodations, which is EEO-related. Probably should remove it. So we can omit that sentence. Also remove duplicated lines. We need to preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. We need to output only HTML fragment, no /, no markdown fences. Let's craft. Structure:

  About the role

  Our mission is clear: to be North America’s premier packaging solutions provider, simplifying client operations with innovative, technology-driven solutions. We are fueled by the values instilled by Nick Novy, aiming to not just meet but exceed industry benchmarks. Our purpose is to empower our customers with smarter business decisions through our expertise. Korpack’s Promise: FAST and Beyond Korpack stands for more than just speed. Our F.A.S.T methodology – Fearless, Adaptable, Simplistic, and Technology-driven – is a testament to our approach toward complex challenges. We’re not afraid to dive deep and tackle the toughest packaging puzzles with agility and clarity, all while harnessing the power of technology. Culture: The Korpack Difference In the heart of Korpack, there’s a culture that thrives on agility, innovation, and relentless pursuit of excellence. We’re not your typical packaging company. Our start-up spirit combined with our industry experience makes us uniquely dynamic. We embrace challenges, turning them into opportunities to innovate and grow. Our team, akin to a close-knit family, is dedicated to achieving success for our clients. We believe in building relationships based on trust, integrity, and mutual respect. The Packaging Design Engineer designs, prototypes, and specifies custom packaging solutions for Korpack customers, including corrugated, protective, and retail-ready structures, and supports the Sales Team on packaging redesign, sustainability, and cost-reduction projects. The role owns the technical side of every custom item from concept through Acumatica setup and first production run. The goal is packaging that protects the product, runs on the customer's line, meets sustainability targets, and improves Korpack's margin and win rate on custom business.

  Then Responsibilities:

  Responsibilities

  • Design custom corrugated, foam, and protective packaging in ArtiosCAD (structural) and Adobe Illustrator (graphics/dielines); produce 3D renderings, dielines, and specification sheets for customer approval.
  • Build and test physical prototypes on the sample table or cutter; run or coordinate ISTA/ASTM transit testing (drop, vibration, compression) and document results.
  • Create all new custom items in Acumatica with complete specifications, board grade, dimensions, print, and vendor details; maintain item accuracy over the item's life.
  • Develop cost estimates and material yields for custom designs; work with Purchasing on vendor quotes and with Sales on pricing and margin.
  • Lead packaging redesign, right-sizing, material reduction, and sustainability projects; quantify savings in material, freight, labor, and damage for the customer and Korpack.
  • Join Sales on customer site visits and line audits; assess pack-out, equipment, and handling to recommend packaging and automation improvements.
  • Act as technical liaison between Sales/Customer Service, Purchasing, Warehouse, and vendors on new products, first articles, and design-related quality issues.
  • Review vendor samples and first-article production against the approved spec before release to the customer.
  • Maintain the design library, drawings, and revision history so every custom item is traceable to its current approved version.
  • Communicate with customers, vendors, and co-workers in a courteous, professional manner and respond promptly to design and specification inquiries.
  • Assist with other special projects as requested.
  Requirements:

  Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Packaging Science, Mechanical Engineering, or Industrial Design
  • 2+ years of packaging design experience in corrugated, protective, or industrial packaging
  • Working proficiency in ArtiosCAD and Adobe Illustrator
  • Advanced Excel skills for cost and yield analysis
  • Ability to read and write English, follow verbal instructions, and use math to solve problems
  • Valid driver's license and ability to travel to customer sites
  Qualifications (preferred):

  Qualifications

  • 4+ years in a packaging distributor, corrugated converter, or contract packager
  • Experience with ISTA/ASTM transit testing and lab equipment
  • Familiarity with Acumatica or another ERP for item setup
  • Experience with sustainability metrics, right-sizing, and material reduction programs
  • Knowledge of packaging automation and line integration
  • Certified Packaging Professional (CPP)
  Skills (competencies):

  Skills

  • Strong knowledge of corrugated, protective, and flexible packaging materials, board grades, and converting processes
  • Proficient in ArtiosCAD and Adobe Illustrator; comfortable with 3D rendering tools
  • Ability to analyze data (cost, yield, damage rates) and make clear recommendations
  • Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, including presenting designs to customers
  • Thoroughness and attention to detail on specs and drawings
  • Highly organized and process oriented; excels in a fast-paced, changing environment
  • Creative problem-solver with a customer-first mindset
  • Ethical conduct, teamwork, and collaboration
  • Flexibility and willingness to learn; technologically savvy
  Schedule:

  Schedule

  This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional early, late, or weekend hours may be needed to meet customer deadlines. Travel to customer sites is expected up to 25%.

  We might also include Work Environment? Not in allowed headings; but we could incorporate into About the role or Schedule? Probably not needed. Check we didn't include any boilerplate like "Reasonable accommodations may be made...". Good. Check we didn't repeat job title as heading. No. Check we didn't include Pay/Benefits sections. Good. Check we didn't include any placeholder like "commensurate with experience". Not present. All substantive info preserved: mission, purpose, culture, role description, essential functions, required education/experience, preferred, competencies, schedule. We omitted physical demands and work environment details (like professional office, design lab, warehouse, lifting 40 lbs). Those are substantive but not covered by allowed headings. Could we add a section like "Work Environment"? Not in allowed list but instruction says use

  for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). The e.g. suggests those are examples but not exhaustive; we could add other headings if needed. However instruction: "Use

  for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." It may be interpreted that we should use those headings only; but they gave examples, not an exhaustive list. Safer to stick to those headings only; but we would lose some info (physical demands, work environment). However the instruction says "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." Might be okay to drop those details? But we must preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. So we cannot drop substantive info. Therefore we need to include those details somewhere. We could incorporate them into About the role or Schedule sections. For example, add a paragraph about work environment and physical demands inside About the role or maybe a separate section like "Work Environment" but that's not in the list; but we could still use

  for it, as the instruction didn't forbid other headings, just gave examples. It says "use

  for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." That implies we should use h3 for headings, and those are examples of possible headings. So we can add other headings like Work Environment, Physical Demands. That seems acceptable. Thus we can add sections for Work Environment and Physical Demands. Let's add:

  Work Environment

  This job operates in a professional office and design lab environment, with regular time in the warehouse and at customer manufacturing and distribution facilities. The role routinely uses a CAD workstation, sample cutter/table, testing equipment, and standard office equipment.

  Physical Demands

  Mostly sedentary design work, with the ability to build and handle prototypes, lift up to 40 lbs of samples and materials, and stand or walk on production floors during customer visits.

  We should also maybe include Position Type and Expected Hours already in Schedule. Now check we haven't duplicated any content. Now produce final