{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"bb6a2c295b43e215feba953d","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/bb6a2c295b43e215feba953d","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/bb6a2c295b43e215feba953d","title":"Packaging Engineer","description":"Description:\n\nDescription\nDesigns and engineers structural packaging solutions using corrugate and folding carton substrates, translating customer requirements and product specifications into buildable, cost-effective packaging designs. Develops dielines, structural drawings, and prototypes while partnering with sales, estimating, prepress, and production teams to ensure designs meet performance and production requirements.\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities\nDesigns and engineers corrugated and carton packaging structures using structural CAD software (e.g., ArtiosCAD), partnering with sales and estimating teams to translate customer requirements into manufacturable, cost-effective packaging solutions that meet performance specifications.\nCreates dielines, structural drawings, and physical prototypes for corrugated boxes, folding cartons, point-of-purchase displays, and specialty packaging.\nDevelops, assembles, and tests physical samples to validate structural integrity, print registration, and functionality prior to production release.\nWorks closely with prepress, die-making, and production teams to ensure designs translate accurately through printing, die-cutting, and finishing.\nConducts package testing (compression, drop, vibration) to confirm designs meet industry standards (ISTA, ASTM) and customer requirements.\nIdentifies opportunities to optimize material usage, reduce cost, and improve the sustainability of packaging designs.\nMaintains a library of standard dielines, specifications, and structural templates for reuse across projects.\nTroubleshoots structural or production issues on existing packaging designs and recommends corrective actions.\nCollaborates with die suppliers and vendors on tooling specifications and lead times.\nStays current on packaging trends, materials, and manufacturing capabilities across corrugate and carton substrates.\nReads and interprets customer specifications, artwork, and technical drawings to ensure designs meet all requirements before release to production.\nTrain junior packaging designers, drafters, or interns on structural design standards and processes.\nCoordinates design workflow and priorities with the sample room and structural design team.\nPerforms other duties as requested.\nRequirements:\n\nRequired Skills and Abilities\nTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. In keeping with Mittera’s philosophy that each individual should be encouraged to reach his or her full potential, and in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations or modifications will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Hours may vary depending on departmental and project deadlines.\nCollege degree or equivalent job experience\n3+ years of packaging engineering or structural design experience, preferably with corrugated and/or folding carton packaging.\nProficiency with structural packaging design software (e.g., ArtiosCAD, Kasemake, or similar CAD applications).\nKnowledge of corrugated and carton board materials, construction styles, and manufacturing processes, including die-cutting, printing, and finishing.\nAbility to read and interpret customer specifications, artwork, and technical drawings.\nFamiliarity with packaging testing standards (ISTA, ASTM) and quality requirements.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to balance structural performance, manufacturability, and cost.\nExcellent organizational, time management, and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate across departments.\nAbility to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation\nPhysical Requirements\nProlonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.\nMust be able to lift up to 20 pounds at times.\nRequires fine motor hand and arm movement, manual dexterity and coordination.\nMust be able to access the sample room and production floor to build and test prototypes.\nWork Environment\nThis position primarily requires work in an office/design environment. The work environment has a low noise level with ambient temperatures controlled by heating and air conditioning. May occasionally be exposed to hazardous materials or near moving mechanical parts while on the production floor.","company":"Mittera Group","rawCompany":"mittera group","city":"Berkeley","state":"IL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-06T16:58:03.462Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"},{"code":"17-2141.00","title":"Mechanical Engineers","slug":"mechanical-engineers"},{"code":"17-2051.00","title":"Civil Engineers","slug":"civil-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"322212","title":"Folding Paperboard Box Manufacturing","slug":"folding-paperboard-box-manufacturing"},{"code":"322211","title":"Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing","slug":"corrugated-and-solid-fiber-box-manufacturing"},{"code":"561910","title":"Packaging and Labeling Services","slug":"packaging-and-labeling-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Packaging Engineer","description":"Description:\n\nDescription\nDesigns and engineers structural packaging solutions using corrugate and folding carton substrates, translating customer requirements and product specifications into buildable, cost-effective packaging designs. Develops dielines, structural drawings, and prototypes while partnering with sales, estimating, prepress, and production teams to ensure designs meet performance and production requirements.\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities\nDesigns and engineers corrugated and carton packaging structures using structural CAD software (e.g., ArtiosCAD), partnering with sales and estimating teams to translate customer requirements into manufacturable, cost-effective packaging solutions that meet performance specifications.\nCreates dielines, structural drawings, and physical prototypes for corrugated boxes, folding cartons, point-of-purchase displays, and specialty packaging.\nDevelops, assembles, and tests physical samples to validate structural integrity, print registration, and functionality prior to production release.\nWorks closely with prepress, die-making, and production teams to ensure designs translate accurately through printing, die-cutting, and finishing.\nConducts package testing (compression, drop, vibration) to confirm designs meet industry standards (ISTA, ASTM) and customer requirements.\nIdentifies opportunities to optimize material usage, reduce cost, and improve the sustainability of packaging designs.\nMaintains a library of standard dielines, specifications, and structural templates for reuse across projects.\nTroubleshoots structural or production issues on existing packaging designs and recommends corrective actions.\nCollaborates with die suppliers and vendors on tooling specifications and lead times.\nStays current on packaging trends, materials, and manufacturing capabilities across corrugate and carton substrates.\nReads and interprets customer specifications, artwork, and technical drawings to ensure designs meet all requirements before release to production.\nTrain junior packaging designers, drafters, or interns on structural design standards and processes.\nCoordinates design workflow and priorities with the sample room and structural design team.\nPerforms other duties as requested.\nRequirements:\n\nRequired Skills and Abilities\nTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. In keeping with Mittera’s philosophy that each individual should be encouraged to reach his or her full potential, and in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations or modifications will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Hours may vary depending on departmental and project deadlines.\nCollege degree or equivalent job experience\n3+ years of packaging engineering or structural design experience, preferably with corrugated and/or folding carton packaging.\nProficiency with structural packaging design software (e.g., ArtiosCAD, Kasemake, or similar CAD applications).\nKnowledge of corrugated and carton board materials, construction styles, and manufacturing processes, including die-cutting, printing, and finishing.\nAbility to read and interpret customer specifications, artwork, and technical drawings.\nFamiliarity with packaging testing standards (ISTA, ASTM) and quality requirements.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to balance structural performance, manufacturability, and cost.\nExcellent organizational, time management, and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate across departments.\nAbility to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation\nPhysical Requirements\nProlonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.\nMust be able to lift up to 20 pounds at times.\nRequires fine motor hand and arm movement, manual dexterity and coordination.\nMust be able to access the sample room and production floor to build and test prototypes.\nWork Environment\nThis position primarily requires work in an office/design environment. The work environment has a low noise level with ambient temperatures controlled by heating and air conditioning. May occasionally be exposed to hazardous materials or near moving mechanical parts while on the production floor.","datePosted":"2026-08-06T16:58:03.462Z","dateModified":"2026-08-06T16:58:03.462Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Mittera Group","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Berkeley","addressRegion":"IL","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"bb6a2c295b43e215feba953d"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/bb6a2c295b43e215feba953d"}}