Senior Design Engineer – Packaging Design
About The Position
The Senior Design Engineer – Packaging Design utilizes advanced CAD tools and related engineering software to support the development of primary packaging components, including PET bottles, preforms, closures, and associated systems. This role focuses on high-quality design execution, simulation modeling, prototyping readiness, and cross-functional technical support. In addition to producing 2D drawings, 3D models, and renderings, the Senior Design Engineer applies simulation tools to validate and optimize designs. The role also provides technical support to other departments and assists plant teams on an as-needed basis, contributing strong engineering expertise while partnering closely with Prototyping, Packaging Execution, Raw Materials, and Product Development.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
- 4+ years relevant experience in packaging or mechanical design.
- Proficiency in SolidWorks and FEA (e.g., Ansys, Ls Dyna)
- Understanding of mechanical fundamentals (e.g., stress-strain) and PET material behaviors
- Exposure to molding fundamentals.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in engineering
- Experience with design of HDPE/PP injection‑molded closures.
- Simulation and line trial experience
- Exposure to simulation-driven design optimization
- Experience may include a combination of work experience and education
Responsibilities
- Create and refine 3D bottle and preform designs using SolidWorks.
- Produce 2D drawings and support manufacturability reviews.
- Establish and execute FEA simulations and molding simulation workflows.
- Collaborate with Prototyping, Raw Materials, and Packaging Execution teams.
- Support line trials, testing, and validation.
- Prepare technical documentation and maintain CAD organization.
- Manage scoped engineering tasks and mentor junior engineers.
Benefits
- Regular full-time team members are offered a comprehensive benefits package, while part-time, intern, and seasonal team members are offered a limited benefits package.
- Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time
- Paid parental and caregiver leaves
- Medical, including virtual care options
- Dental
- Vision
- 401(k) with company match
- Health Savings Account with company match
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Expanded mental wellbeing benefits including free counseling sessions for all team members and household family members
- Family Building Benefits including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation plus adoption, surrogacy, and Doula reimbursements
- Income protection including Life and AD&D, short and long-term disability, critical illness and an accident plan
- Special discount programs including pet plans, pre-paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc.
- Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunities
- And more!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
