Packaging Design & Applications Engineer - Billerica, MA

Socket.dev; North Billerica (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Packaging Solutions in North Billerica, MA, is seeking a Packaging Engineer to design protective packaging solutions and generate production drawings using SolidWorks. You will collaborate with customers, account managers and production teams to translate requirements into cost-effective designs for crates, corrugates and foam inserts.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Packaging or related field, strong SolidWorks skills, and knowledge of 2D/3D design tools.

Qualifications

• Education in Packaging or related technical field or equivalent industry experience.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks for 3D design and production drawings.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Packaging design and 3D CAD modeling for crates, corrugated and foam assemblies.
• Collaborate with customers and internal teams to capture requirements.
• Prepare cost estimates and quotes for packaging concepts.
• Coordinate prototypes and validate fit, function and manufacturability.
• Maintain BOMs, routings and documentation in ERP/MRP systems.
• Support production with design-to-manufacturing transitions.
• Create fabrication drawings, assembly instructions and cut lists.
• Select materials based on fragility, shipping and sustainability.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering

Equivalent industry experience

Tools

AutoCAD

ArtiosCAD

JobBOSS

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Compass Packaging Solutions - North Billerica, MA, Salary Range: $65000.00 - $75000.00Salary, Company Overview Compass Packaging Solutions, a SupplyOne company, designs and manufactures custom business-to-business protective packaging, including heavy-duty crates, corrugated packaging, and custom-engineered foam.

Core Responsibilities

• Packaging Design and 3D CAD Modeling: Develop custom protective packaging in SolidWorks, including shipping crates, corrugated and foam assemblies, reusable cases and inserts, blocking and bracing systems, and engineered cushioning solutions.
• Customer and Application Support: Collaborate with customers, account managers, and internal teams to gather technical requirements, evaluate applications, develop design concepts, and recommend cost-effective packaging solutions.
• Cost Estimation and Quoting: Prepare material takeoffs, evaluate labor requirements, and calculate estimated production costs for self-generated packaging designs in support of accurate quotations.
• Prototyping and Design Validation: Coordinate the development and evaluation of prototypes and samples to confirm fit, function, manufacturability, material performance, and customer requirements.
• ERP and Document Control: Use ECI JobBOSS² or similar ERP/MRP software to create and maintain bills of materials, revision records, routings, and production documentation.
• Manufacturing Support: Partner directly with production personnel to transition designs into production-ready packaging, resolve manufacturing constraints, and support continuous improvement on the shop floor.
• Production Documentation: Create and maintain fabrication drawings, assembly instructions, cut lists, specifications, and other documentation required for consistent production.
• Material Selection and Compliance: Select appropriate wood products, corrugated fiberboard, foam, hardware, and related materials based on product fragility, dimensions, shipping conditions, customer requirements, cost, and sustainability objectives.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field; equivalent relevant industry experience will be considered.
• Technical Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in SolidWorks for 3D part and assembly design, with the ability to create clear, accurate production drawings and documentation.
• Communication: Strong written, verbal, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to communicate technical concepts to customers and production personnel.
• Location: Ability to work 100% on-site at the North Billerica, Massachusetts facility.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred Qualifications Two to five years of engineering or design experience in a manufacturing, fabrication, or packaging environment; recent graduates with strong relevant coursework, internship experience, or a design portfolio will also be considered.
• Experience with AutoCAD, ArtiosCAD, or other 2D design platforms.
• Working knowledge of ECI JobBOSS² or a similar manufacturing ERP/MRP platform.
• Experience with industrial wood fabrication, CNC cutting, foam conversion, or corrugated packaging production.
• Knowledge of MIL-SPEC, ISPM 15, ISTA, ASTM, or other applicable packaging standards.

Additional Information

The responsibilities listed above describe the general nature and level of work performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list. Responsibilities may change based on business needs.