Packaging Design Engineer

Job Title – Packaging Engineer
Type: Full-time
Location: Boston / Westborough, MA
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 6 Months (Extendable, with potential for full-time conversion)
Working Hours: 40 hours per week

About the Role
We are seeking a Packaging Engineer to support innovation in sustainable packaging design, paper manufacturing, and material development. The ideal candidate will have expertise in materials science, automation, and packaging engineering, with hands-on experience in rapid prototyping and testing of paper-based packaging solutions.

This role involves close collaboration with internal design and engineering teams, suppliers, and manufacturing partners to develop and validate sustainable, high-performance packaging systems used in large-scale production and e-commerce operations.

Key Responsibilities
• Design, prototype, and test paper-based and fibre-based packaging concepts (corrugated, folding cartons, displays, etc.).
• Organise and track materials for testing, supporting engineering teams in sample management, validation, and analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine packaging concepts, materials, and specifications.
• Develop and maintain testing protocols and SOPs for evaluating new materials and packaging designs.
• Operate Kongsberg cutting tables and use ARTIOS CAD for packaging design and rapid prototyping.
• Conduct ISTA/ASTM testing on packaging materials and components, ensuring compliance with performance and sustainability standards.
• Support procurement and supply chain teams in sourcing and evaluating materials for packaging development.
• Analyse and summarise test data, preparing concise reports to support data-driven decision-making.
• Collaborate with suppliers and stakeholders to identify innovative materials and sustainable packaging solutions.
• Support quality assurance and compliance processes, ensuring product consistency and regulatory alignment.
• Coordinate shipments, receipt, and handling of prototypes and testing samples.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in packaging automation, design efficiency, and sustainability.

Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging or Industrial Design
• 1-5 years of paper packaging design experience (corrugated, folding, displays, etc)
• 3–5 years of experience in Packaging Design, Paper Engineering, or Fibre-based Manufacturing.
• Proficiency in ARTIOS CAD and familiarity with Kongsberg cutting tables.
• Knowledge of ISTA/ASTM testing standards and industry-standard testing procedures.
• Strong Excel/data management and reporting skills.

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in Statistical Modelling and Material Data Analysis.
• Background in Adhesives, Coating Processes, or Materials Engineering.
• Familiarity with OEM filling equipment and packaging converting operations.
• Demonstrated ability to meet aggressive design deliverables and project deadlines.
• Passion for sustainability and innovation in packaging systems.