Packaging Design Engineer

Our Mission and Purpose Our mission is clear: to be North America’s premier packaging solutions provider, simplifying client operations with innovative, technology-driven solutions. We are fueled by the values instilled by Nick Novy, aiming to not just meet but exceed industry benchmarks. Our purpose is to empower our customers with smarter business decisions through our expertise. Korpack’s Promise: FAST and Beyond Korpack stands for more than just speed. Our F.A.S.T methodology – Fearless, Adaptable, Simplistic, and Technology-driven – is a testament to our approach toward complex challenges. We’re not afraid to dive deep and tackle the toughest packaging puzzles with agility and clarity, all while harnessing the power of technology. Culture: The Korpack Difference In the heart of Korpack, there’s a culture that thrives on agility, innovation, and relentless pursuit of excellence. We’re not your typical packaging company. Our start-up spirit combined with our industry experience makes us uniquely dynamic. We embrace challenges, turning them into opportunities to innovate and grow. Our team, akin to a close-knit family, is dedicated to achieving success for our clients. We believe in building relationships based on trust, integrity, and mutual respect. The Packaging Design Engineer designs, prototypes, and specifies custom packaging solutions for Korpack customers, including corrugated, protective, and retail-ready structures, and supports the Sales Team on packaging redesign, sustainability, and cost-reduction projects. The role owns the technical side of every custom item from concept through Acumatica setup and first production run. The goal is packaging that protects the product, runs on the customer's line, meets sustainability targets, and improves Korpack's margin and win rate on custom business. Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Design custom corrugated, foam, and protective packaging in ArtiosCAD (structural) and Adobe Illustrator (graphics/dielines); produce 3D renderings, dielines, and specification sheets for customer approval. Build and test physical prototypes on the sample table or cutter; run or coordinate ISTA/ASTM transit testing (drop, vibration, compression) and document results. Create all new custom items in Acumatica with complete specifications, board grade, dimensions, print, and vendor details; maintain item accuracy over the item's life. Develop cost estimates and material yields for custom designs; work with Purchasing on vendor quotes and with Sales on pricing and margin. Lead packaging redesign, right-sizing, material reduction, and sustainability projects; quantify savings in material, freight, labor, and damage for the customer and Korpack. Join Sales on customer site visits and line audits; assess pack-out, equipment, and handling to recommend packaging and automation improvements. Act as technical liaison between Sales/Customer Service, Purchasing, Warehouse, and vendors on new products, first articles, and design-related quality issues. Review vendor samples and first-article production against the approved spec before release to the customer. Maintain the design library, drawings, and revision history so every custom item is traceable to its current approved version. Communicate with customers, vendors, and co-workers in a courteous, professional manner and respond promptly to design and specification inquiries. Assist with other special projects as requested. Competencies Strong knowledge of corrugated, protective, and flexible packaging materials, board grades, and converting processes Proficient in ArtiosCAD and Adobe Illustrator; comfortable with 3D rendering tools Ability to analyze data (cost, yield, damage rates) and make clear recommendations Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, including presenting designs to customers Thoroughness and attention to detail on specs and …

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