Packaging Engineer: CAD Design & Cost-Saving Impact

Actalent; Illinois; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Company retirement plan with employer-

Flexible paid time off

Paid holidays and floating days

Job summary

Actalent, Montgomery, IL, seeks a Packaging Engineer to design and optimize packaging for products, collaborating with cross-functional teams to reduce costs while ensuring proper protection and compliance. The role requires strong CAD skills and packaging knowledge.

The candidate will evaluate materials, perform testing, and analyze shipping data to drive improvements in packaging efficiency and supplier coordination across the supply chain.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Experience with CAD software (SolidWorks or similar).
• Knowledge of packaging materials, design, and logistics.
• Familiarity with testing methods and packaging validation.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective cross-functional communication.

Responsibilities

• Create and modify packaging designs using 3D CAD; produce drawings and documentation.
• Assess and improve packaging processes to cut waste and costs.
• Collaborate with suppliers, procurement, operations, and quality teams.
• Evaluate materials and perform tests for durability and compliance.
• Analyze shipping data to improve packaging effectiveness and reduce expenses.
• Support new products with packaging solutions meeting requirements.

Skills

CAD software

3D design

Packaging knowledge

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Actalent, Montgomery, IL, seeks a Packaging Engineer to design and optimize packaging for products, collaborating with cross-functional teams to reduce costs while ensuring proper protection and compliance. The role requires strong CAD skills and packaging knowledge.

The candidate will evaluate materials, perform testing, and analyze shipping data to drive improvements in packaging efficiency and supplier coordination across the supply chain.