Packaging Design Project Manager

About the role

Responsible for leading the design engineering, development, and execution of retail display and packaging solutions from concept through commercialization. Oversees all aspects of packaging design engineering projects, including structural design, material selection, prototyping, testing, and manufacturing readiness. Sets deadlines, assigns responsibilities, and monitors progress to ensure solutions meet customer brand, performance, sustainability, and cost objectives. Prepares and presents project status, risks, and recommendations to internal leadership and customers.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Serves as primary liaison between company and customer to design and engineer best-in-class retail merchandising and packaging solutions that drive sales growth and enhance brand presence
• Leads the structural and packaging design engineering process, from initial concept and CAD development through prototyping, testing, validation, and production launch
• Manages display and primary packaging development and execution, collaborating closely with design, engineering, operations, sourcing, and external partners
• Applies packaging engineering principles to recommend materials, structures, finishes, and manufacturing methods that optimize performance, cost, sustainability, and speed to market
• Serves as subject matter expert on Menasha’s packaging design, engineering capabilities, materials, and manufacturing processes to align with customer brand and functional requirements
• Proactively manages project timelines, technical risks, and design changes, clearly communicating progress and trade-offs to internal and customer stakeholders
• Makes data-driven recommendations to optimize quality, structural integrity, pack-out efficiency, durability, and graphic execution
• Powers continuous improvement and value engineering initiatives to deliver cost savings and performance enhancements
• Manages internal and customer complaints, leading root cause analysis and corrective actions related to design, materials, or manufacturing performance
• Captures and coordinates comprehensive cost estimates, including tooling, materials, labor, and design iterations, working with key stakeholders
• Prepares, reviews, and presents required business and technical reports, including design rationales, test results, and launch readiness updates
• Maintains and shares industry, professional, and technical knowledge by networking, attending industry events, and staying current on packaging design engineering trends, materials, and sustainability innovations

Requirements

Minimum of 2 - 5 years of relevant experience required

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to design, implement and execute Customer Relationship Management (CRM) business processes and associated applications
• Knowledge of and ability to implement effective strategies and activities that promote long-term customer loyalty
• Knowledge of project management skills to identify, coordinate, communicate, schedule and determine resources for each project and customer activity
• Familiarity with organization's policies, standards and procedures guiding customer interactions
• Knowledge of practices, tools, and techniques for communicating with a customer
• Knowledge and ability to apply the processes, activities and tools associated with managing customer requests

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Primarily works in an office environment with occasional time spent in a production and/or warehouse setting
• Occasional travel required

Pay

The expected salary range for this position is $80,000 - $95,000 annually.

Schedule

This role is also eligible for an annual incentive plan and for a full benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; basic term life, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability; EAP; 401(k) retirement savings plan; PTO and paid holidays.

Benefits

Menasha Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will be provided with equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or genetic information.