{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"fda0ef2e1624e3a427676354","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/fda0ef2e1624e3a427676354","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/fda0ef2e1624e3a427676354","title":"Entry Level Packaging Engineer","description":"Diversified Services Network, Inc. (DSN) is seeking a full-time Packaging Engineer to join our team in Champaign, IL! We offer full benefits, PTO, 401k, and more! If you're looking to grow your technical career within an extremely reputable, stable Fortune 500 company - let's talk!\nJOB RESPONSIBILITIES:\n· Design and develop returnable and expendable packaging for individual piece parts and bulk shipping to ensure the timely and efficient receipt and delivery of material.\n· Establish packaging and processing specifications at the part number level for new product introductions, cost savings, or other supply chain improvement.\n· Develop, communicate and maintain supplier packaging requirements.\n· Lead initiatives and collaboration with suppliers and facilities changing packaging to improve efficiency within receiving, warehousing, and/or line-side delivery.\n· Create packaging concepts and container layouts using 3D modeling software (i.e. Pro-E).\n· Perform cost analysis and develop business cases for implementing packaging improvements.\n· Procure and validate new packaging and containers during the pilot phase.\n· Evaluate packaging opportunities while determining the impact on all affected groups.\n· Utilize MS tools to assist in efficiency of evaluations.\n· Communicate with all teams and document savings.\n· Develop and deploy creative / original solutions to complex problems.\nEDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:\n· Bachelor’s degree in packaging, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, supply chain or related field with 0-2 years’ experience as a Packaging Engineer or Packaging Analyst.\nREQUIRED SKILLS:\n· Data analytical skills.\n· Excel experience (VLOOKUP’s and pivot tables).\n· Experience with Manufacturing Enterprise Packaging System.\n· Experience in conducting cost analysis preparing business cases.\n· Experience in supplier collaboration implementing packaging and logistics changes.\n· Knowledge and understanding of 6 Sigma project management principles.\n· Experience within operations in a manufacturing environment.\n· Knowledge and experience with Pack Assistant and Teamcenter.\n· Familiar with company policies and procedures with a strong department background.\nDESIRED SKILLS:\n· Packaging experience.\n· Time management skills.\n· Additional packaging design experience in automotive or similar industry.\nSOFT SKILLS REQUIRED:\n· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.\n· Strong interpersonal, teamwork, organization and communication skills.\nBenefits:\n· 401(k)\n· Dental insurance\n· Vision Insurance\n· Disability insurance\n· Employee assistance program\n· Health insurance\n· Health savings account\n· Life insurance\n· Paid time off\n· Paid Holidays\nPlease follow the link to our website for a list of job openings in Engineering, IT, Project Management, and more! https://www.dsnworldwide.com\nJob Types: Full-time, Contract\nPay: $25.00 - $27.00 per hour\nBenefits:\n401(k)\nDental insurance\nHealth insurance\nPaid time off\nVision insurance\nSchedule:\n8 hour shift\nMonday to Friday\nExperience:\nPackaging: 1 year (Required)\nAbility to Commute:\nChampaign, IL 61825 (Required)\nAbility to Relocate:\nChampaign, IL 61825: Relocate before starting work (Required)\nWork Location: In person","company":"Diversifiedservicesnetwork","rawCompany":"diversifiedservicesnetwork","city":"Champaign","state":"IL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-06T12:36:06.405Z","occupations":[{"code":"51-9111.00","title":"Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders","slug":"packaging-and-filling-machine-operators-and-tenders"},{"code":"53-7064.00","title":"Packers and Packagers, Hand","slug":"packers-and-packagers-hand"},{"code":"17-2141.00","title":"Mechanical Engineers","slug":"mechanical-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"561910","title":"Packaging and Labeling Services","slug":"packaging-and-labeling-services"},{"code":"488991","title":"Packing and Crating","slug":"packing-and-crating"},{"code":"561990","title":"All Other Support Services","slug":"all-other-support-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Entry Level Packaging Engineer","description":"Diversified Services Network, Inc. (DSN) is seeking a full-time Packaging Engineer to join our team in Champaign, IL! We offer full benefits, PTO, 401k, and more! If you're looking to grow your technical career within an extremely reputable, stable Fortune 500 company - let's talk!\nJOB RESPONSIBILITIES:\n· Design and develop returnable and expendable packaging for individual piece parts and bulk shipping to ensure the timely and efficient receipt and delivery of material.\n· Establish packaging and processing specifications at the part number level for new product introductions, cost savings, or other supply chain improvement.\n· Develop, communicate and maintain supplier packaging requirements.\n· Lead initiatives and collaboration with suppliers and facilities changing packaging to improve efficiency within receiving, warehousing, and/or line-side delivery.\n· Create packaging concepts and container layouts using 3D modeling software (i.e. Pro-E).\n· Perform cost analysis and develop business cases for implementing packaging improvements.\n· Procure and validate new packaging and containers during the pilot phase.\n· Evaluate packaging opportunities while determining the impact on all affected groups.\n· Utilize MS tools to assist in efficiency of evaluations.\n· Communicate with all teams and document savings.\n· Develop and deploy creative / original solutions to complex problems.\nEDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:\n· Bachelor’s degree in packaging, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, supply chain or related field with 0-2 years’ experience as a Packaging Engineer or Packaging Analyst.\nREQUIRED SKILLS:\n· Data analytical skills.\n· Excel experience (VLOOKUP’s and pivot tables).\n· Experience with Manufacturing Enterprise Packaging System.\n· Experience in conducting cost analysis preparing business cases.\n· Experience in supplier collaboration implementing packaging and logistics changes.\n· Knowledge and understanding of 6 Sigma project management principles.\n· Experience within operations in a manufacturing environment.\n· Knowledge and experience with Pack Assistant and Teamcenter.\n· Familiar with company policies and procedures with a strong department background.\nDESIRED SKILLS:\n· Packaging experience.\n· Time management skills.\n· Additional packaging design experience in automotive or similar industry.\nSOFT SKILLS REQUIRED:\n· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.\n· Strong interpersonal, teamwork, organization and communication skills.\nBenefits:\n· 401(k)\n· Dental insurance\n· Vision Insurance\n· Disability insurance\n· Employee assistance program\n· Health insurance\n· Health savings account\n· Life insurance\n· Paid time off\n· Paid Holidays\nPlease follow the link to our website for a list of job openings in Engineering, IT, Project Management, and more! https://www.dsnworldwide.com\nJob Types: Full-time, Contract\nPay: $25.00 - $27.00 per hour\nBenefits:\n401(k)\nDental insurance\nHealth insurance\nPaid time off\nVision insurance\nSchedule:\n8 hour shift\nMonday to Friday\nExperience:\nPackaging: 1 year (Required)\nAbility to Commute:\nChampaign, IL 61825 (Required)\nAbility to Relocate:\nChampaign, IL 61825: Relocate before starting work (Required)\nWork Location: In person","datePosted":"2026-08-06T12:36:06.405Z","dateModified":"2026-08-06T12:36:06.405Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Diversifiedservicesnetwork","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Champaign","addressRegion":"IL","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"fda0ef2e1624e3a427676354"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/fda0ef2e1624e3a427676354"}}