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Senior Mechanical Engineer, Packaging

Job in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, 02298, USA
Listing for: United States Digital Space LLC
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-27
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Manufacturing Engineer, Product Engineer, Packaging Engineer, Quality Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 140000 - 195000 USD Yearly USD 140000.00 195000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

At the company, we're on a mission to unlock human performance and healthspan. the company empowers users to perform at a higher level through a deeper understanding of their bodies and daily lives.

the company is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer, Packaging to lead the design, development, validation, and manufacturing release of next-generation packaging systems for the company products and accessories. You are a proactive engineer with strong problem-solving skills, technical creativity, and attention to detail. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and independently drive packaging design solutions with sound engineering judgement, balancing the user experience, quality, cost and scalability.

You will collaborate closely with Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, Manufacturing, Quality, Operations, Program Management, Product, Brand, and Creative. You will work directly with global suppliers and contract manufacturers to develop, qualify, and ramp packaging solutions into mass production.

the company operates with urgency because our mission demands it. We build products for people who push their limits and we hold ourselves to the same standard. If you're energized by complex challenges, hands-on development, cross-functional collaboration, and the opportunity to ship packaging at scale, this role will push you and reward you.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Own packaging components and assemblies from concept through manufacturing release

  • Lead packaging design, development, qualification, and production ramp for the company products and accessories.
  • Create Solid Works CAD models and packaging structures to support design exploration, prototyping, manufacturing development, and qualification.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation, including 3D files, 2D drawings, BOMs, specifications, and Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).
  • Own component selection and BOM accuracy, balancing manufacturability, cost, quality, sustainability, and supply chain readiness.
  • Partner with Industrial Design teams to translate visual design intent into manufacturable packaging solutions across structure, material, print, graphics, color and finish.
  • Build prototypes and perform hands-on assembly for engineering evaluation, proof-of-concept development, design validation, and drive cross-functional decisions.
  • Perform root cause analyses to identify and resolve design, manufacturing, quality, and field issues.
  • Establish and improve packaging engineering best practices, documentation standards, and design review processes.
  • Travel internationally up to 20%
QUALIFICATIONS

BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design Engineering, or a related field

  • 5+ years of experience developing packaging at scale, ideally for high volume consumer products or consumer electronics
  • Strong Solid Works CAD experience in part design, assemblies, configuration management, drawing creation, and efficient integration of DFM feedback
  • Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator for packaging dielines, graphic layout review, print documentation
  • Experience creating and maintaining detailed 2D drawings, BOMs, ECOs, and component-level documentation.
  • Experience working directly with domestic and overseas suppliers through development, tooling, qualification, production ramp, and ongoing production support
  • Experience designing packaging for high volume manufacturing, including automated and manual assembly processes
  • Strong knowledge of packaging materials such as paperboard, molded pulp, corrugate, labels, films, adhesives, trays, inserts, and protective structures
  • Working knowledge of print and graphic production techniques, including color and finish control, tolerancing, inspection criteria, and methods for maintaining consistency at scale
  • Skilled at hands-on prototyping, model making, assembly, and troubleshooting of packaging concepts
  • Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across disciplines in a fast-paced environment.

This role is based in the the company office located in Boston, MA. The successful candidate must be prepared to relocate if necessary to work out of the Boston, MA office.

the company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-verify to determine employment eligibility. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

The the company compensation philosophy is designed to attract, motivate, and retain exceptional talent by offering competitive base salaries, meaningful equity, and consistent pay practices that reflect our mission and core values.

At the company, we view total compensation as the combination of base salary, equity, and benefits, with equity serving as a key differentiator that aligns our employees with the long-term success of the company and allows every member of our corporate team to own part of the company and share in…

Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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