Structural Designer- Etobicoke- $80-$100k Annually

FuzeHR; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, extended health

Life insurance & AD&D

Long-term disability

DPSP retirement savings

Paid vacation & sick days

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Fuze HR Solutions is hiring a Structural Designer for a family-run packaging manufacturer in Etobicoke, Ontario. The role focuses on protective packaging including corrugated structures, foam inserts, partitions and internal components that secure products during handling and shipping.

You’ll lead projects from requirements through design, prototyping and production, balancing protection, material use, assembly and manufacturing costs. Graphic design experience is a plus but not required.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of structural packaging design experience.
• Hands-on experience developing functional packaging structures.
• Strong knowledge of corrugated grades, flutes, foam.
• Proficiency in ArtiosCAD and creating manufacturing drawings.
• Experience with cutting tables and Esko software.
• Detail-oriented with clear communication and willingness to follow workflows.
• Portfolio demonstrating structural design work.

Responsibilities

• Develop structural packaging concepts based on product dimensions and protection needs.
• Design corrugated packaging, foam inserts, partitions and supporting components.
• Create and revise drawings in ArtiosCAD, including BOMs and specs.
• Build and evaluate prototypes for fit, assembly, and production readiness.
• Coordinate with production teams and vendors on materials and costs.
• Prepare tooling drawings and clear assembly instructions.
• Support design reviews and production approvals in ISO environment.

Skills

ArtiosCAD

Esko

Corrugated packaging

Packaging design

MS Office

Mac OS

Portfolio

Industrial design

Job description

Structural Designer – Protective Packaging
Etobicoke, ON | Permanent, Direct Hire | Fully On-site
Salary: $80,000–$100,000 annually
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Do you enjoy solving practical packaging challenges—finding the right structure, materials and fit to keep products protected?

We’re hiring a Structural Designer for an established, family-run packaging manufacturer. This position focuses primarily on protective packaging, including corrugated structures, foam, partitions and internal components that secure products during handling and shipping.

You’ll take projects from initial requirements through structural design, prototyping and production, balancing protection, material use, assembly and manufacturing costs. Retail display work is limited, and graphic design experience is an asset rather than a requirement.

What You’ll Do

• Develop structural packaging concepts based on product dimensions, protection needs and customer requirements.
• Design corrugated packaging, foam inserts, partitions and supporting components.
• Create and revise designs in ArtiosCAD, including working drawings, component specifications and bills of materials.
• Build and evaluate prototypes, checking product fit, assembly and practicality before production.
• Select appropriate corrugated grades, flutes and foam materials for each application.
• Prepare drawings for cutting dies and other tooling, along with clear assembly work instructions.
• Operate the cutting table when required to produce samples and complete orders.
• Coordinate with production teams and vendors on materials, samples, quotations and manufacturing requirements.
• Support design reviews and initial production approvals, maintaining accurate documentation in an ISO-certified environment.

What You Bring

• At least 3 years of structural packaging design or closely related industrial experience.
• Hands-on experience developing functional packaging structures, ideally including protective packaging and internal inserts.
• Strong knowledge of corrugated grades and flutes, foam and packaging construction.
• Proficiency in ArtiosCAD and experience preparing drawings and files for manufacturing.
• Experience with cutting tables and related software, including Esko.
• Strong computer skills, including MS Office and comfort working in a Mac environment.
• A detail-oriented approach, clear communication and willingness to incorporate feedback and follow established workflows.
• A portfolio demonstrating your structural design work.

A background in industrial design, package design or design engineering is relevant. Adobe software and graphic design experience are assets.

Compensation & Benefits

• $80,000–$82,000 annually; candidates seeking higher compensation may be considered based on experience.
• Employer-paid medical, dental, extended health, life insurance, critical illness and AD&D coverage after three months.
• Long-term disability coverage, with premiums paid by the employee.
• DPSP retirement savings program.
• Paid vacation and sick days.
• Employee Assistance Program and company appreciation events.

Why Join?

Work with a second-generation, family-run business that values work-life balance, has a tenured management team and workforce, and continues to invest in equipment and facilities. This is an opportunity to apply your design skills to practical packaging solutions and see your work move from prototype into production.

Examples of protective packaging, corrugated structures, foam inserts, partitions, dielines and prototypes are particularly relevant.

Selected candidates will complete a computer-based Prevue assessment, interviews and a design assessment as part of the recruitment process.

Contract Info / Information sur le contrat

• Job ID / No. du Poste: 60432549
• Open Positions / Postes Ouverts: 1