Packaging Engineer

GildedBox; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual dress

Snacks and premium coffee

Job summary

A fast-growing corporate gifting company is seeking an entry-level Packaging Engineer to support packaging development and production operations. The role involves hands-on modeling, creating prototypes, and collaborating with the Quality department to ensure compliance. Candidates should have a relevant degree and proficiency in drafting. This full-time position offers a casual work environment and various perks, encouraging a fun workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Internship or some work experience preferred.
• Understanding of packaging test methods and standards.
• High integrity, reliable, and dependable.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and engineering of packaging and insert systems.
• Create functional prototypes and conduct testing.
• Partner with the Quality department for compliance testing.

Skills

Hands-on 2D / 3D modeling software experience

Proficient drafting and sketching skills

Attention to detail

Strong conceptual and creative skills

Education

Relevant degree (Engineering, Packaging Science, Packaging Design or related fields)

Job description

Direct message the job poster from GildedBox

I run companies. Currently: The Ops of Gifting

The GildedBox Company is looking for an entry‑level Packaging Engineer that wants to get in on the ground floor of a fast‑growing company that’s disrupting the corporate gifting industry.

This individual will be key in the company’s continued growth and have the ability to directly influence the company’s production operations. In this role, you will:

• Support the development and engineering of packaging and insert systems, create dielines and templates for manufacturing
• Maintain SKU consistency across product lines and rationalize variations for simpler and more efficient production operations
• Create functional prototypes and conduct testing (assembly, drop, unboxing)
• Adjust and improve previously engineered SKUs as needed
• Create mass production jigs for various equipment (gluing, printing, engraving, stamping)
• Document assembly processes and integrate them into current practices
• Conduct time studies to determine production cost metrics
• Partner with the Quality department to define performance specifications and test procedures for compliance

Qualifications:

• Relevant degree required (Engineering, Packaging Science, Packaging Design or related fields)
• Internship or some work experience preferred
• Hands‑on 2D / 3D modeling software experience
• Proficient drafting and sketching skills with an emphasis on conformity to functional manufacturing practices
• Understanding of packaging test methods and standards
• Strong conceptual and creative skills
• High integrity, reliable and dependable
• Attention to detail and highly organized

Details:

• Full‑time position
• Casual dress. Want to wear jeans and a t‑shirt to work? Cool. Us too.
• Snacks and premium coffee.

Who We Are:

GildedBox transforms corporate gifting into brand‑building experiences that help our top‑tier clients open doors, deepen relationships, and drive results that traditional marketing outreach can’t match. We craft custom luxury packaging in‑house, curate premium products from world‑renowned brands, and add thoughtful personalization, turning every unboxing into a memorable moment for our clients and their recipients.