Packaging Engineer

Overview

Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands. We’re looking to hire a Packaging Engineer for a top consumer goods manufacturing company.

You’ll join the Design team to design, develop, and test innovative structural packaging that meets cost, schedule, and performance goals while supporting brand and product objectives. This is a 3 month contract opportunity. The role is located in Long Island City, NY and is Hybrid (in office 3 days/week).

• Partner with graphic designers to translate marketing needs into functional, shelf-ready packaging solutions
• Evaluate packaging feasibility, cost, materials, manufacturability, and global sourcing options
• Create accurate dielines, samples, and technical documentation; review production samples for quality
• Collaborate with domestic and international manufacturing teams to drive innovation, quality, and cost reduction
• Intermediate–advanced proficiency in Artios
  
  CAD and Solid Works; working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
• Strong understanding of corrugated, paperboard, blister, and plastic packaging materials and processes
• Experience delivering retail packaging from concept through production
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Portfolio of structural packaging designs required

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k Program
• eLearning
• Education Reimbursement
• Ongoing Training & Development

To qualify for our benefits package, you must work over 30 hours per week and the length of assignment must be a minimum of 10 weeks.