Project Engineer- Packaging

Jacobs & Thompson Inc; Brantford; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquacut Foam is seeking a motivated Project Engineer - Packaging to join our 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.

You will work with customers and sales representatives to develop packaging designs, quotations, and samples.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, manufacturing, industrial, packaging, or related engineering preferred, not required.
• SolidWorks certification 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.

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.

Skills

CAD drafting

SolidWorks

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Project coordination

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial/Packaging Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD software

MS Office

Job description

Aquacut Foam (div Jacobs & Thompson Inc.) is seeking a motivated Project Engineer - Packaging - 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.