Lead Packaging Engineer: Structural & Sustainable Solutions

Vets Hired; Cypress (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Vets Hired in the United States is seeking an experienced Packaging Engineer III to lead the development and implementation of structural packaging from concept through production. You will design, prototype, validate, and improve packaging to protect products while balancing quality, cost, manufacturability, brand, and sustainability objectives.

You will apply DFM, DFA, VE principles; conduct ISTA and BIFMA tests; create CAD models, BOMs, and specs in PLM systems; support prototypes and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Product Engineering, Packaging Engineering, Industrial Design, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive packaging engineering experience.
• Experience prototyping and implementing packaging from concept to production.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks or equivalent CAD software.
• Experience with PDM/PLM systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop structural packaging solutions for products.
• Lead prototyping, validation, testing, and production rollout.
• Apply DFM, DFA, and Value Engineering principles.
• Conduct ISTA and BIFMA tests for durability and compliance.
• Create 3D CAD models, drawings, BOMs, and specs in PDM/PLM.
• Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to transition to production.

Skills

Packaging engineering

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Product Engineering/Packaging Engineering/Industrial Design/Industrial Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

PDM/PLM

Job description

Vets Hired in the United States is seeking an experienced Packaging Engineer III to lead the development and implementation of structural packaging from concept through production. You will design, prototype, validate, and improve packaging to protect products while balancing quality, cost, manufacturability, brand, and sustainability objectives.

You will apply DFM, DFA, VE principles; conduct ISTA and BIFMA tests; create CAD models, BOMs, and specs in PLM systems; support prototypes and