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Menasha

Packaging design, manufacturing, and fulfillment services

Custom Packaging Design Engineer Co-op

Fall 2027
No salary listed
Internship
Bachelor's
Piedmont, SC, USA
In PersonMust report onsite to the Greenville, South Carolina location.
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • Junior or Senior pursuing a technical or Bachelor's degree in Plastic Engineering Technology, Packaging Engineering, or another related degree.
  • Knowledge of plastic processing, mechanical engineering, and packaging engineering.
  • Ability to interpret blueprints.
  • Demonstrated ability to use a computer and design software programs, including AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Knowledge of automotive or vehicle products.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team setting in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
  • Ability to travel to manufacturing plants.
  • Accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Must be currently enrolled in post-secondary education at the time of employment.
  • Work authorization sponsorship is unavailable for this intern or co-op position.
Responsibilities
  • Lead and manage assigned projects.
  • Provide design samples that meet customer and sales team needs in a timely manner.
  • Provide cost-effective and manufacturable designs from concept through production.
  • Apply technical skill, knowledge, and judgment to ensure designs meet specific customer needs.
  • Ensure design quality before manufacturing by fabricating a prototype for customer approval.
  • Suggest ways to address issues discovered during assembly and overall manufacturing.
  • Perform job duties in accordance with company safety policies and procedures.
  • Seek assistance or guidance from design team members or the manager when necessary.

About the company

Menasha Packaging Company, LLC provides graphic consumer packaging, merchandising solutions, contract packaging and fulfillment services, corrugated packaging, food packaging, and shipping containers across North America. It runs a network of design studios, sales/service centers, manufacturing plants, and fulfillment facilities to design, produce, and deliver packaging that protects, moves, and promotes products. Its differentiated approach comes from its broad, integrated offering—covering design, manufacturing, packaging, and logistics—across a large North American footprint, allowing it to handle end-to-end packaging needs. The company aims to help customers protect, move, and promote their products better than others, offering a one-stop solution for packaging and related services.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Neenah, Wisconsin

Founded

1849

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Tina M. Seashore became CHRO on August 5, 2024, strengthening execution.
  • The 2024 $50 million preprint hub added automation, robotics, and 25-30 Fox Valley jobs.
  • Richmond expansion positions Menasha for higher-volume retail packaging demand across North America.

What critics are saying

  • ORBIS closed Menasha in March 2025, cutting 109 jobs and consolidating into Texas.
  • Menasha Packaging laid off 271 Illinois workers while outsourcing jobs and closing a plant.
  • Repeated plant shutdowns signal portfolio pruning that can trigger customer churn and labor instability.

What makes Menasha unique

  • Menasha's Neenah preprint hub investment doubled North American capacity in 2024.
  • Richmond, Indiana's $70 million modernization created premier corrugating, printing, and converting scale.
  • Menasha's nationwide network ships graphic packaging across all 50 states, Canada, and Mexico.

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Company News

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Sep 9th, 2024
Seashore Joins Menasha Corp

Menasha Corporation recently named Tina M. Seashore executive vice president and chief human resources officer.

Yahoo Finance
Sep 4th, 2024
Menasha Packaging invests $50m in North American preprint capabilities

In March this year, Menasha Packaging announced a $70m investment to expand its operations in Richmond, Indiana, US.

Lesprom Network
Sep 3rd, 2024
Menasha Packaging invests in new preprint hub in Wisconsin

Menasha Packaging invests in new preprint hub in Wisconsin.

Find a Distributor
Jun 3rd, 2024
Menasha Named Mega Manufacturer

Menasha Corporation, a sustainable corrugated and reusable plastic packaging manufacturer, has been awarded the Grand Award for Mega Manufacturer of the Year by Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) in the 35th Annual Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year (MOTY) Awards.

The Business Journals
Oct 18th, 2023
Wisconsin packaging company to outsource jobs, close a plant and lay off hundreds in Illinois

Menasha Packaging Co., a Neenah-based manufacturer of packaging, display merchandising and signage, is laying off 271 people across several of its Illinois facilities as it outsources some jobs and closes a plant.