Packaging and Shipping Crate Design Engineer

YUTO Tech combines award-winning packaging design and engineering solutions with manufacturing. Product offerings including folding cartons, setup boxes, brochures/manuals, labels, corrugated cartons, and molded fiber trays. YUTO Tech specializes in automation and large-scale production for precision and quality control, and multi-regional operation to support customers with manufacturing sites in over 30 locations in China, Southeast Asia, and Mexico.

YUTO USA is the packaging design and engineering organization under the YUTO umbrella located in various regions of the continental US. We specialize in packaging design, engineering, and rapid prototyping services for our customers. Our facilities have CNC sample cutting tables, 3D printing and testing equipment.

The Packaging and Shipping Crate Design Engineer will be responsible for the design, engineering, and prototyping of assigned protective packaging projects to support Yuto customers. This position will be engineering-focused to create precise 3D models and technical schematics for high-value or highly sensitive cargo. This role prioritizes structural analysis, simulation testing, and CAD optimization over physical manufacturing. This will be the primary engineering point of contact for both the customer and internal support teams as you work through the project development cycle.

• Work closely with customers to design custom crates that meet project scope, material, cost, and functional requirements.
• Collaborate with local and international teams to deliver design and engineering support throughout the project development cycle. This includes engineers, project managers, engineering project managers, production engineers and external suppliers as needed.
• Create complex, highly precise 3D models and manufacturing blueprints using CAD software like Solid Works, Inventor, or AutoCAD and design files and specifications to satisfy functional and project requirements.
• Conduct Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to simulate drops, vibrations, stack loads, and thermal stresses.
• Calculate exact weight distribution, center of gravity, and lifting point requirements for heavy or irregularly shaped cargo.
• Steer customers with respect to design and engineering aspects that integrate functional and manufacturing requirements and cost targets.
• Produce bills of materials (BOMs), center-of-gravity schematics, and rigorous data sheets for regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate, manage and maintain all project files using the company's project management tool to ensure accurate progress reporting. (i.e., revision level, changes, design costs, etc.)
• Work closely with customers on various Design of Experiment concepting. (DOE)
• Assist manufacturing teams to troubleshoot production issues.
• Attend and participate in various customer meetings.
• Assist with process development, quality, manufacturing, regulatory and marketing to ensure project success.
• Manage multiple projects and duties simultaneously.
• Work independently as well as on group tasks.
• Support sales needs and direction.
• Utilize sampling and testing equipment efficiently and properly.
• Stay current with software updates, industry standards and technology developments. (i.e., internal training, continuing education, trade shows, conferences, etc.)
• Follow all internal design rules and ensure quality deliverables.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Packaging Engineering, Structural Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering or related experience strongly preferred.
• Must possess 3 to 8 years of experience in parametric 3D modeling and specialized packaging simulation software.
• Intermediate familiarity with 2D packaging design…