Packaging Engineer Intern

Hayward Industries, Inc.; Clemmons (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Hayward Holdings Inc. in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Packaging Engineer Intern to join a team focused on development and improvement of packaging systems. You will work with corrugated, foam, and mold pulp packaging materials under the guidance of a packaging engineer.

Daily tasks include prototyping, testing, documentation, and cost estimation, with collaboration across business units. The role emphasizes hands-on learning, lean manufacturing principles, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree in Packaging Science.
• Rising sophomore to senior students eligible.
• Familiarity with Artios CAD, TOPS, and Adobe Illustrator.

Responsibilities

• Assist with packaging development, prototyping, testing, and documentation.
• Support packaging cost estimating and material knowledge.
• Collaborate cross-functionally on packaging projects.
• Work closely with packaging engineers to complete daily tasks.
• Utilize Microsoft Office for reporting.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Self-motivated

Teamwork

Attendance

Education

Packaging Science

Tools

ArtiosCAD

TOPS

Adobe Illustrator

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hayward Holdings Inc. (NYSE "HAYW") is one of the leading manufacturers of residential swimming pool equipment in the world, with a significant presence in the commercial pool market that is continuously growing. Hayward designs, manufactures, and markets a full line of residential and commercial pool and spa equipment including pumps, filters, heating, cleaners, salt chlorinators, automation, lighting, safety, flow control and energy solutions at our company owned facilities. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Hayward also has facilities in Tennessee, Arizona, and Rhode Island, Georgia, as well as Canada, Spain, France, Australia, and China.

As a Packaging Engineer Intern, you’ll have the opportunity to become part of a unique team-oriented environment that fosters innovation, idea sharing, and leadership.

Position Overview Performs assignments involving engineering principles and knowledge of packaging materials (mainly corrugated, foam, and mold pulp) for packaging development / improvements.

Major Tasks and Responsibilities

• Works closely with the packaging engineer to achieve daily tasks
• Packaging development, including prototyping, testing, and documentation for all business units
• Assists with equipment testing and machine tryouts related to packaging implementation
• Assists in the packaging cost estimating process
• Develop knowledge of materials used and packaging assembly processes
• Value Added / Value Engineered packaging improvements
• Creates, reviews, updates, and circulates packaging specifications
• Gather critical requirements and researching product alternatives
• Interact cross functionally supporting various packaging materials projects

Experience/Qualifications

• Familiarity with Artios Cad (both 2D and 3D), Tops, and Adobe Illustrator.
• Possess strong hands-on and mechanical skills with familiarity of hand and power tools
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Proven problem solving and analytical skills
• Self- motivated
• Ability to perform at a high level in a lean manufacturing environment with a team based organization
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Ability to bring enthusiasm and excitement to the job!
• Excellent attendance
• Familiarity with SolidWorks a plus

Education

Rising sophomore to senior student pursuing an undergraduate degree in Packaging Science.