Packaging Design Engineer

Who We Are

Shippers Supply (SSI) is a trusted B2B partner delivering packaging solutions, expert guidance, and supply chain support to manufacturing and distribution clients across North America. We serve industries ranging from medical device and industrial manufacturing to food and beverage , with a focus on quality, reliability, and operational efficiency. We help customers optimize packaging operations through in-house design, on-site manufacturing, automation, and tailored inventory programs.

We are actively growing our custom packaging segment. This is a key strategic focus, and you’ll be joining at the center of that momentum.

The Opportunity : Packaging Design Engineer

The Packaging Design Engineer plays a critical role in leading custom packaging design efforts. You’ll be the primary design resource working across sales, vendors, manufacturing, materials, and quality to develop high-performance packaging using foam, corrugated, wood, and hybrid materials.

This is a high-impact, hands-on role with meaningful cross-functional exposure. You’ll collaborate directly with customers, vendors, and internal teams, lead the technical development of solutions, and ensure that designs align with both client expectations and internal business goals.

The ideal candidate brings technical expertise, creativity, and strong collaboration skills —with the ability to own and manage packaging projects from concept through production.

Key Responsibilities

Packaging Design & Engineering

• Lead design of custom packaging solutions using foam, corrugated, and wood materials
• Develop CAD drawings and specifications using ArtiosCAD, SolidWorks, and other tools
• Create physical prototypes for internal review and customer validation
• Optimize packaging designs for in-house manufacturing versus vendor outsourcing to optimize cost, quality and lead time.

Sales Support & Customer Interaction

Cost Estimation & Quoting

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Quality & Continuous Improvement

The Challenges & Opportunities

While you’ll have strong internal support, you will serve as the primary technical expert for packaging design within the organization. This requires initiative, time management, and confidence in your design decisions. You’ll be working alongside experienced salespeople, a responsive manufacturing team, and an engaged leadership group—all aligned to grow the custom packaging division.

Success in this role means embracing our values :

Compensation & Benefits

We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Background checks and drug tests required.

Salary Transparency

The pay range for this position is $75,000-90,000 per year depending on experience. Please note that the higher end of the pay range is reserved for candidates with extensive experience and qualifications that exceed the requirements of the role. Most new hires typically start at the beginning of the pay range, with opportunities for growth and increases based on performance and tenure.

Shippers Supply, Inc. offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, health savings account (HSA), a 401(k) with company match, profit sharing, paid time off (PTO), Volunteer Time Off (VTO), company-paid life insurance and Long-Term Disability (LTD), and other wellness programs.

Requirements

Qualifications & Requirements

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Preferred :