Packaging Engineer

Aquacut Foam (div Jacobs & Thompson Inc.) is seeking a motivated Packaging Engineer to join our growing Engineering team. This role is ideal for a recent engineering graduate looking to gain hands-on experience in design, manufacturing, customer support, quoting, and project management within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Work with customers and sales representatives to develop packaging designs, quotations, and samples. 

• Finalize product designs and support prototype fabrication and production launch activities. 

• Create and maintain CAD drawings, assembly instructions, and engineering documentation. 

• Develop designs using SolidWorks and other CAD software. 

• Validate product costing and prepare customer quotations. 

• Review customer purchase orders and verify pricing. 

• Create material requisitions and production documentation packages. 

• Support production teams by communicating customer requirements and coordinating customer-supplied materials. 

• Review and approve first-off samples before production. 

• Obtain quotes from suppliers for raw materials, tooling, dies, and purchased components. 

• Serve as the primary customer contact through assigned projects. 

• Identify project risks and help ensure projects are completed on time and within scope. 

• Participate in process improvement, cost reduction, and quality improvement initiatives. 

• Assist with root cause investigations and corrective actions when required. 

• Maintain BOMs, revision control, and project records. 

• Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Packaging, or related Engineering preferred, not required. 

• SolidWorks Certification (CSWA or CSWP) preferred, not required. 

• Strong CAD and technical drawing skills. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel. 

• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. 

• Manufacturing, co-op, or internship experience is considered an asset. 

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. 

What We Offer 

• Competitive compensation. 

• Career growth opportunities. 

• Hands-on engineering and manufacturing experience. 

• Collaborative team environment. 

• Opportunity to work with leading automotive and industrial customers. 

Aquacut Foam is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.