Packaging Engineer
About The Position
Delkor Systems is seeking a creative, detail-oriented, and collaborative Packaging Engineer to join their team. This role involves working closely with Sales, Marketing, Applications, Engineering, and Materials teams to develop innovative packaging solutions that support customer needs and drive new business opportunities. The Packaging Engineer will be the primary internal resource for packaging design, responsible for creating concepts, developing physical samples and prototypes, evaluating materials, and providing technical expertise throughout the sales and product development process. The position requires a blend of creativity and engineering principles to deliver functional and market-ready packaging solutions. This role is crucial for supporting cross-functional collaboration and customer engagement, and it is a fully onsite position to foster teamwork, hands-on development, and close coordination with multiple departments. The engineer will transform ideas into practical packaging solutions, ensuring customer requirements are met with accuracy, innovation, and technical excellence.
Requirements
- Associate degree in engineering, packaging, business, marketing, communications, or a related field required.
- Minimum of one year of related experience preferred.
- Proficiency with SolidWorks, ArtiosCAD, AutoCAD, Google SketchUp, and Microsoft Office.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to read, interpret, and produce technical drawings.
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Strong problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills.
- Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to sit for extended periods and perform computer‑based work.
- Ability to bend, reach, kneel, and support hands‑on lab activities.
- Ability to lift 10–40 lbs occasionally.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Familiarity with packaging equipment or a related industry is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and assemble packaging samples—trays, cartons, cases, and more—using SolidWorks, ArtiosCAD, AutoCAD, Google SketchUp, and related tools.
- Maintain the packaging lab and all associated equipment, ensuring cleanliness, safety, and proper operation.
- Operate lab equipment including the Kongsberg cutting table, compression tester, and large-format graphic printer.
- Support Sales Engineers and Sales Managers with quotes, samples, drawings, follow‑ups, FATs, and general project needs.
- Respond to requests for samples, brochures, drawings, and other materials used in customer conversations.
- Create TOPS drawings to help sales teams illustrate packaging concepts to customers.
- Assist with ROI analyses when needed.
- Collaborate with Marketing to design packaging with integrated graphics.
- Participate in trade shows and conferences as required.
- Produce high‑quality packaging samples for sales presentations, marketing displays, and customer demonstrations.
- Support the creation of packaging samples for Delkor’s displays and trade show exhibits.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Benefits
- health, dental, and vision coverage
- a 401(k)-retirement plan
- paid time off
- life and disability insurance
- a variety of additional voluntary benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
