Packaging Engineer Intern

Hayward Holdings, Inc. • Clemmons, NC

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About The Position

As a Packaging Engineer Intern, you will join a team-oriented environment that fosters innovation, idea sharing, and leadership. The role involves assignments applying engineering principles and knowledge of packaging materials, mainly corrugated, foam, and molded pulp, to packaging development and improvement. The intern works closely with the packaging engineer and supports packaging projects across business units.

Requirements

• Be a rising sophomore, junior, or senior pursuing an undergraduate degree in Packaging Science.
• Be familiar with Artios CAD (2D and 3D), TOPS, and Adobe Illustrator.
• Have strong hands-on and mechanical skills, including familiarity with hand and power tools.
• Have excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Have proven problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Be self-motivated.
• Be able to perform at a high level in a lean manufacturing environment with a team-based organization.
• Have working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Have excellent attendance.
• Bring enthusiasm and excitement to the job.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with SolidWorks.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the packaging engineer to complete daily tasks.
• Support packaging development, including prototyping, testing, and documentation for all business units.
• Assist with equipment testing and machine tryouts related to packaging implementation.
• Assist with packaging cost estimating.
• Develop knowledge of packaging materials and assembly processes.
• Contribute to value-added and value-engineered packaging improvements.
• Create, review, update, and circulate packaging specifications.
• Gather critical requirements and research product alternatives.
• Interact cross-functionally to support projects involving various packaging materials.

What This Job Offers

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