Structural Designer / Sales Project Coordinator

US_MPC_1000 Menasha Packaging Company; Muscatine (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Menasha Corporation is seeking a Project Management & Customer Support Lead to drive packaging and display development from concept through production. You will partner with customers, sales, manufacturing, and cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, cost-effective packaging solutions that meet objectives while optimizing efficiency and quality.

The role requires 3–5 years of structural packaging design and project management experience, with proficiency in ArtiosCAD and Adobe Illustrator.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Industrial Design, Engineering, Graphic Communications, Business, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in structural packaging design, display design, drafting, packaging engineering, project management, or related field.
• Experience designing corrugated packaging, retail displays, point-of-purchase displays, or other merchandising solutions.
• Experience using ArtiosCAD, Adobe Illustrator, and related packaging design software.
• Experience working within a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience managing customer projects and cross-functional teams preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead packaging and display development projects from concept through production implementation.
• Coordinate activities among Sales, Design, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Customer Service to ensure successful project execution.
• Monitor project status and resolve issues that may affect timing, cost, quality, or customer expectations.
• Provide customers with project updates and ensure timely completion of milestones.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Skills

Project management

Customer support

Packaging design

ArtiosCAD

Adobe Illustrator

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering / Industrial Design / Engineering

Tools

ArtiosCAD

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

ABOUT US (AND OUR EXCITING FUTURE)

Menasha Corporation is all about possibilities. Our two businesses, Menasha Packaging and ORBIS Corporation, are leaders in their industries, providing corrugated and plastic packaging products and related services to major global companies.

Our employees make the difference, proving that great ideas, collaboration and quality turn possibilities into success. Working at Menasha Corporation means that your insights provide cutting-edge solutions for our customers. If you like to make things happen and are passionate about what you do, you're going to want to be here.

Join us and become part of the power behind possible.

About The Opportunity

Responsible for leading the design, development, and execution of structural packaging from concept through production. Partners with customers, sales, manufacturing, and cross-functional teams to create innovative, cost-effective packaging and merchandising solutions that meet customer objectives while optimizing manufacturing efficiency, product performance, and quality.

Project Management & Customer Support Lead packaging and display development projects from initial concept through production implementation. Manage project timelines, deliverables, and communication across internal and external stakeholders. Coordinate activities among Sales, Design, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Customer Service teams to ensure successful project execution. Monitor project status and proactively identify and resolve issues that may impact timing, cost, quality, or customer expectations. Provide customers with project updates and ensure timely completion of project milestones.

Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance customer satisfaction, operational efficiency, and project outcomes.

Structural Design & Development

Create detailed structural packaging and display designs utilizing ArtiosCAD, Adobe Illustrator, and related design software. Develop packaging and display solutions that optimize material utilization, manufacturing efficiency, structural integrity, functionality, and cost-effectiveness.

Ensure designs comply with manufacturing capabilities, quality standards, testing requirements, and customer specifications. Design and develop prototypes, samples, mockups, and production concepts for customer presentations and internal evaluation. Evaluate existing packaging and display solutions and recommend design improvements that enhance performance, manufacturability, sustainability, and value.

Conduct design modifications based on customer feedback, testing results, and manufacturing requirements. Support package testing, design validation, and production qualification activities as needed.

Customer Engagement

Participate in customer meetings to understand packaging requirements, identify opportunities, and develop customized solutions. Present design concepts, prototypes, and recommendations to customers and internal stakeholders. Serve as a technical resource regarding packaging structure, display design, product performance, and manufacturing feasibility.

Collaborate with customers to balance branding, merchandising objectives, functionality, sustainability, and cost considerations.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Industrial Design, Engineering, Graphic Communications, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in structural packaging design, display design, drafting, packaging engineering, project management, or a related field.
• Experience designing corrugated packaging, retail displays, point-of-purchase (POP) displays, or other merchandising solutions.
• Experience using ArtiosCAD, Adobe Illustrator, and related packaging design software.
• Experience working within a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience managing customer projects and cross-functional teams preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong understanding of structural packaging and display design principles.
• Knowledge of corrugated packaging, paperboard products, packaging materials, and display construction methods.
• Proficiency with ArtiosCAD, Adobe Illustrator, and related design software.
• Familiarity with packaging manufacturing processes, production capabilities, testing procedures, and quality requirements.
• Ability to analyze customer requirements and develop practical, manufacturable solutions.
• Creative mindset with the ability to develop innovative packaging and point-of-purchase display solutions.
• Strong project management, organization, and prioritization skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making abilities.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work collaboratively with customers, sales teams, manufacturing