Project Engineer- Packaging

Aquacut Foam (div Jacobs & Thompson Inc.) is seeking a motivated Project Engineer - Packaging - to join our growing Engineering team. This role is ideal for a recent engineering graduate looking to gain hands-on experience in design, manufacturing, customer support, quoting, and project management within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Work with customers and sales representatives to develop packaging designs, quotations, and samples.

Finalize product designs and support prototype fabrication and production launch activities.

Create and maintain CAD drawings, assembly instructions, and engineering documentation.

Develop designs using Solid Works and other CAD software.

Validate product costing and prepare customer quotations.

Review customer purchase orders and verify pricing.

Create material requisitions and production documentation packages.

Support production teams by communicating customer requirements and coordinating customer-supplied materials.

Review and approve first-off samples before production.

Obtain quotes from suppliers for raw materials, tooling, dies, and purchased components.

Serve as the primary customer contact through assigned projects.

Identify project risks and help ensure projects are completed on time and within scope.

Participate in process improvement, cost reduction, and quality improvement initiatives.

Assist with root cause investigations and corrective actions when required.

Maintain BOMs, revision control, and project records.

Other duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Packaging, or related Engineering preferred, not required.

Solid Works Certification (CSWA or CSWP) preferred, not required.

Strong CAD and technical drawing skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Manufacturing, co-op, or internship experience is considered an asset.

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Competitive compensation.

Hands-on engineering and manufacturing experience.

Collaborative team environment.

Opportunity to work with leading automotive and industrial customers.

Aquacut Foam is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.