Packaging Engineer

Top Prospect Group; Billerica (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Prospect Group is seeking an on-site Packaging Design & Applications Engineer in North Billerica, Massachusetts. You will own end-to-end packaging design—from concept through manufacturing support—using SolidWorks to create crates, foam inserts, and custom packaging solutions for customer applications.

The role requires collaboration with customers and internal teams, cost estimation, prototype development, and documentation to ensure manufacturability and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in packaging/Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks for 3D CAD modeling.
• On-site in North Billerica, MA, USA.

Responsibilities

• Design custom protective packaging in SolidWorks for crates, foam inserts, and structural components.
• Collaborate with customers, account managers, and internal teams to gather requirements and propose cost-effective solutions.
• Prepare material takeoffs, estimate labor, and develop production cost quotes for designs.
• Coordinate prototypes and testing to verify fit, function, and manufacturability.
• Create fabrication drawings, BOMs, routings, and production documentation.
• Support transition of designs to production and address manufacturing constraints.

Skills

3D CAD modeling

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Packaging/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

ArtiosCAD

JobBOSS ERP/MRP

Job description

Job Title: Packaging Design & Applications Engineer

Type: Full Time Direct Hire

Salary: $ annually DOE + Excellent Benefits

Job Summary

Our client designs and manufactures custom business-to-business protective packaging, including heavy-duty crates, corrugated packaging, and custom-engineered foam. We are seeking an on-site Packaging Design & Applications Engineer to provide end-to-end packaging design, application support, and manufacturing support at our North Billerica, Massachusetts facility.

Essential Job Functions

• 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.
• Collaborate with customers, account managers, and internal teams to gather technical requirements, evaluate applications, develop design concepts, and recommend cost-effective packaging solutions.
• Prepare material takeoffs, evaluate labor requirements, and calculate estimated production costs for self-generated packaging designs in support of accurate quotations.
• Coordinate the development and evaluation of prototypes and samples to confirm fit, function, manufacturability, material performance, and customer requirements.
• Utilize ECI JobBOSS² or similar ERP/MRP software to create and maintain bills of materials, revision records, routings, and production documentation.
• Partner directly with production personnel to transition designs into production-ready packaging, resolve manufacturing constraints, and support continuous improvement efforts.
• Create and maintain fabrication drawings, assembly instructions, cut lists, specifications, and other production documentation.
• Select appropriate wood products, corrugated fiberboard, foam, hardware, and related materials based on product fragility, dimensions, shipping conditions, customer requirements, cost, and sustainability objectives.
• Strong proficiency in SolidWorks for 3D part and assembly design.
• Ability to create accurate production drawings and technical documentation.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to customers and production teams.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, manufacturing, sales, and customer teams.
• Knowledge of packaging design principles and manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field preferred. Equivalent relevant industry experience will be considered.
• Demonstrated proficiency in SolidWorks for 3D CAD modeling and design.
• Ability to work 100% on-site in North Billerica, Massachusetts.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2-5 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 are encouraged to apply.
• Experience with AutoCAD, ArtiosCAD, or similar 2D design software.
• Experience with ECI JobBOSS² or similar ERP/MRP systems.
• Experience with industrial wood fabrication, CNC cutting, foam conversion, or corrugated packaging production.
• Knowledge of MIL-SPEC, ISPM 15, ISTA, ASTM, or other packaging standards.
• This is a hands‑on role performed in both an office and active manufacturing environment.
• Regular access to the production floor is required.
• Must follow all applicable safety and personal protective equipment requirements.
• Occasional travel to customer locations and other manufacturing facilities may be required.