Packaging Design & Applications Engineer - Billerica, MA

SUPPLYONE INC. • Billerica, MA

51d • $65,000 - $75,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Compass Packaging Solutions, a SupplyOne company, designs and manufactures custom business-to-business protective packaging, including heavy-duty crates, corrugated packaging, and custom-engineered foam. We are seeking an on-site engineer to provide end-to-end packaging design, application support, and manufacturing support at our North Billerica, Massachusetts facility.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field; equivalent relevant industry experience will be considered.
• Demonstrated proficiency in SolidWorks for 3D part and assembly design, with the ability to create clear, accurate production drawings and documentation.
• Strong written, verbal, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to communicate technical concepts to customers and production personnel.
• Ability to work 100% on-site at the North Billerica, Massachusetts facility.

Nice To Haves

• Two to five years of engineering or design experience in a manufacturing, fabrication, or packaging environment; recent graduates with strong relevant coursework, internship experience, or a design portfolio will also be considered.
• Experience with AutoCAD, ArtiosCAD, or other 2D design platforms.
• Working knowledge of ECI JobBOSS² or a similar manufacturing ERP/MRP platform.
• Experience with industrial wood fabrication, CNC cutting, foam conversion, or corrugated packaging production.
• Knowledge of MIL-SPEC, ISPM 15, ISTA, ASTM, or other applicable packaging standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop custom protective packaging in SolidWorks, including shipping crates, corrugated and foam assemblies, reusable cases and inserts, blocking and bracing systems, and engineered cushioning solutions.
• Collaborate with customers, account managers, and internal teams to gather technical requirements, evaluate applications, develop design concepts, and recommend cost-effective packaging solutions.
• Prepare material takeoffs, evaluate labor requirements, and calculate estimated production costs for self-generated packaging designs in support of accurate quotations.
• Coordinate the development and evaluation of prototypes and samples to confirm fit, function, manufacturability, material performance, and customer requirements.
• Use ECI JobBOSS² or similar ERP/MRP software to create and maintain bills of materials, revision records, routings, and production documentation.
• Partner directly with production personnel to transition designs into production-ready packaging, resolve manufacturing constraints, and support continuous improvement on the shop floor.
• Create and maintain fabrication drawings, assembly instructions, cut lists, specifications, and other documentation required for consistent production.
• Select appropriate wood products, corrugated fiberboard, foam, hardware, and related materials based on product fragility, dimensions, shipping conditions, customer requirements, cost, and sustainability objectives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level