Structural Designer / Sales Project Coordinator

Menasha Corporation•Muscatine, IA

About The Position

Responsible for leading the design, development, and execution of structural packaging from concept through production. The role partners with customers, sales, manufacturing, and cross-functional teams to develop innovative, cost-effective packaging and merchandising solutions that meet customer objectives while optimizing manufacturing efficiency, product performance, and quality. The position manages packaging and display development projects, coordinating timelines, deliverables, and communication among internal teams and customers. It creates and improves structural packaging and display designs, prototypes, samples, and production concepts, and supports testing, validation, and production qualification. The role also participates in customer meetings, presents concepts and recommendations, and provides technical guidance on packaging structure, performance, and manufacturing feasibility.

Requirements

Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in structural packaging design, display design, drafting, packaging engineering, project management, or a related field.
Experience designing corrugated packaging, retail displays, point-of-purchase (POP) displays, or other merchandising solutions.
Experience using ArtiosCAD, Adobe Illustrator, and related packaging design software.
Strong understanding of structural packaging and display design principles.
Knowledge of corrugated packaging, paperboard products, packaging materials, and display construction methods.
Proficiency with ArtiosCAD, Adobe Illustrator, and related design software.
Familiarity with packaging manufacturing processes, production capabilities, testing procedures, and quality requirements.
Ability to analyze customer requirements and develop practical, manufacturable solutions.
Strong project management, organization, and prioritization skills.
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making abilities.
High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Ability to work collaboratively with customers, sales teams, manufacturing personnel, and other cross-functional partners.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Industrial Design, Engineering, Graphic Communications, Business, or a related field preferred.
Experience working within a manufacturing environment preferred.
Experience managing customer projects and cross-functional teams preferred.
Creative mindset with the ability to develop innovative packaging and point-of-purchase display solutions.

Responsibilities

Lead packaging and display development projects from initial concept through production implementation.
Manage project timelines, deliverables, and communications with internal and external stakeholders.
Coordinate Sales, Design, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Customer Service activities to support project execution.
Monitor project status and identify and resolve issues affecting timing, cost, quality, or customer expectations.
Provide customers with project updates and ensure timely completion of milestones.
Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance customer satisfaction, operational efficiency, and project outcomes.
Create structural packaging and display designs using ArtiosCAD, Adobe Illustrator, and related design software.
Develop solutions that optimize material utilization, manufacturing efficiency, structural integrity, functionality, and cost-effectiveness.
Ensure designs meet manufacturing capabilities, quality standards, testing requirements, and customer specifications.
Design and develop prototypes, samples, mockups, and production concepts for customer presentations and internal evaluation.
Evaluate existing packaging and displays and recommend improvements to performance, manufacturability, sustainability, and value.
Modify designs based on customer feedback, testing results, and manufacturing requirements.
Support package testing, design validation, and production qualification activities as needed.
Participate in customer meetings to understand packaging requirements, identify opportunities, and develop customized solutions.
Present design concepts, prototypes, and recommendations to customers and internal stakeholders.
Serve as a technical resource on packaging structure, display design, product performance, and manufacturing feasibility.
Collaborate with customers to balance branding, merchandising objectives, functionality, sustainability, and cost.