Job Description

Job Title: Packaging Design Engineer II

Location: Hybrid - Hayward, CA United States

Salary: $100,000 - $115,000

Skills: SolidWorks, NX, ASME Y14.5, ASTM, ISO, ArtiosCAD

About the Manufacturing Industry / The Opportunity:

Our client, a dynamic, Global company in the packaging and logistics industry. We are seeking a Packaging Design Engineer II to join their innovative team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on designing and developing packaging solutions that balance protection, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness. You will leverage cutting-edge tools such as SolidWorks and NX, collaborate with customers and internal teams, and play a pivotal role in optimizing packaging designs to meet industry standards and client needs.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop standard and non-standard packaging solutions, including creating detailed 3D models and engineering drawings using SolidWorks or NX.
• Interpret technical documentation and sketches to create comprehensive 2D drawings compliant with industry standards.
• Collaborate with customers to understand their design requirements and gather feedback on prototypes.
• Evaluate and select mechanical or packaging components based on performance, cost, and manufacturing processes.
• Create and update packaging specifications and designs to optimize manufacturing efficiency and job cost.
• Develop and maintain engineering and manufacturing Bill of Materials (BOM) for production processes.
• Perform packaging testing and validation, including structural analysis and simulations to ensure performance.
• Prepare documentation for First Article Inspection and other support documents.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering their growth in the field of design engineering.

Must-Have Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, manufacturing, industrial, or packaging engineering.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in mechanical/structural design and development.
• Proficiency in CAD software, with expertise in SolidWorks and NX.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T standards (e.g., ASME Y14.5) for drafting and detailing engineering drawings.
• Understanding of packaging design, testing standards (ISO, ASTM), and transportation/material handling processes.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Experience with CNC programming and ArtiosCAD.
• General knowledge of clean room acceptable packaging materials.
• Ability to use measuring equipment like tape measures, calipers, and scales accurately.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Problem-solving mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.

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