Packaging Engineer – Hybrid, Protective & Sustainable

Exemplis LLC; Cypress (CA); Hybrid; USD 101,000 - 151,000; Full time

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Job summary

Exemplis in Cypress, CA is seeking a Packaging Engineer III to lead packaging development from concept through production in a hybrid role requiring onsite work three days per week. You will own packaging design execution, validation, supplier coordination and cost, quality, and sustainability targets across product categories, using SolidWorks and PDM/PLM to deliver scalable, efficient solutions.

Join a team that drives innovation in packaging design, collaboration with Product Engineering,

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Product Engineering, Packaging Engineering, Industrial Design, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in packaging preferably in furniture or consumer goods.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks (or equivalent CAD) and PDM/PLM systems.
• Good understanding of manufacturing and packaging processes.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop structural packaging solutions for new and existing products, including prototyping, validation, and production implementation.
• Apply DFM/DFA and Value Engineering to balance protection, aesthetics, manufacturability, sustainability, and cost.
• Conduct and oversee performance testing (e.g., ISTA, BIFMA) to validate transit durability and compliance.
• Create and maintain accurate 3D CAD models, drawings, BOMs, and specifications within PDM/PLM systems.
• Support prototype builds, pilot runs, and production ramp to ensure scalable execution.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for packaging-related quality, warranty, and field issues.
• Drive cost savings, material optimization, and sustainability improvements across existing packaging.
• Research and implement new materials and construction methods to improve packaging performance and efficiency.
• Partner with Product Engineering, Logistics, Manufacturing, Quality, PMO, and Supply Chain to ensure packaging feasibility, tooling readiness, and production alignment.
• Collaborate with suppliers to meet compliance, quality, cost, and timeline targets.
• Support seamless transition from development to production through structured reviews and issue resolution.
• Standardize packaging documentation, specifications, and engineering best practices.
• Support adoption of simulation, 3D validation, PDM systems, and AI-enabled packaging design tools.
• Identify opportunities to compress development timelines and improve yield.

Skills

SolidWorks

PDM/PLM

Packaging processes

Education

Bachelor7s degree in Product/Packaging Engineering

Tools

PDM/PLM systems

Job description

Exemplis in Cypress, CA is seeking a Packaging Engineer III to lead packaging development from concept through production in a hybrid role requiring onsite work three days per week. You will own packaging design execution, validation, supplier coordination and cost, quality, and sustainability targets across product categories, using SolidWorks and PDM/PLM to deliver scalable, efficient solutions.

Join a team that drives innovation in packaging design, collaboration with Product Engineering,