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Design Engineer (Corrugated Packaging)

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Design Engineer (Corrugated Packaging)

Fully Remote, USA OR Canada

$85,000 - $100,000 + Progression to Management + Full Specialist Training + Full Medical, Dental, Life Insurance + 3 Weeks' Vacation + Excellent Benefits


Excellent opportunity on offer for an experienced Corrugated / Fiber Packaging Design Engineer looking to join a globally recognized leader in packaging innovation, where you will help spearhead a new, centrally focused design team with clear progression opportunities into senior and management roles.

On offer is a fast-paced and technically challenging design position where you will gain specialist training to become a subject-matter expert in the industry, while working on high-profile projects with international customers.

Our client is a global powerhouse in the packaging industry, operating across more than 38 countries. Currently in rapid expansion mode, acquiring businesses worldwide to remain at the forefront of sustainable packaging innovation, they are now seeking a high-calibre Corrugated / Fibre Design Engineer to lead from the front and make a tangible impact within their growing specialist team.

In this fully remote role, you will take full ownership of the design process, from CAD development to prototype and sign-off, ensuring all specifications and KPIs are met. You will collaborate directly with customers, approving work and delivering tailored solutions, while playing a key role in optimizing designs for cost, protection, and sustainability. As part of your onboarding, you will receive one-to-one training with an industry expert and will travel to California to collaborate with design colleagues and leadership.

This is the ideal opportunity for an ambitious Corrugated / Fiber Design Engineer seeking the next step in their career, where you'll work on blue-chip client projects for a global organization, in a fast-paced and innovative environment.

The Role:

  • Fully Remote (occasional international travel, including California)
  • Designing corrugated packaging solutions from concept through to prototype and approval
  • Collaborating with customers to ensure performance, cost, and sustainability goals are achieved
  • $85,000 - $100,000 + Progression to Management + Specialist Training + Full Medical, Dental, Life Insurance + 3 Weeks' Vacation + Excellent Benefits

The Person:

  • Experienced Corrugated / Fiber Packaging Design Engineer
  • Background in packaging, pulp, paper, or materials engineering
  • Proficient with 3D CAD software (AutoCAD, ArtiosCAD, IronCAD, or equivalent)
  • Strong understanding of corrugated board grades, flute profiles, and prototyping
  • Ambitious professional seeking career progression into senior or leadership roles


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