• Job Description

  Req#: 4664

  Packaging Structural Engineer I

  Cincinnati, OH, USA Req #4664

  Thursday, May 29, 2025

  Job Summary

  The Packaging Structural Engineer works with New Product Development and Existing Product Resources to design and manage packaging from concept to commercialization through distribution. The Packaging Engineer will collaborate with cross-functional business partners to develop packaging designs for brand & operational excellence. This position is responsible for creating and detailing packaging specifications including CAD, Data, Bills of Materials, QC and PLM.

  Packaging Engineers are responsible for all aspects of packaging structures across all Hillman segments.

  Essential Job Functions *

  1. Manage the complete packaging development process, including packaging designs, prototype development, and performance testing.
  2. Resolve new and existing packaging that includes design, materials, production, distribution, and processes. Provide creative timely cost-effective packaging solutions with cross-functional alignment.
  3. Collaborate to specify physical characteristics of packaging to include special handling, environmental and safety requirements, and types of materials required.
  4. Manage industry package testing requirements. Establish standards and guidelines for supplier evaluation. Evaluate and select packaging suppliers/vendors; periodically conduct vendor reviews.
  5. Must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  6. Work closely with global suppliers, engineering, product management, operations, and sourcing.
  7. Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives related to packaging materials, labor, efficiency, transportation, and storage.
  8. Work as part of the Development Team to optimize packaging structures for costs, lead times, regionalization, standardization, quality assurance, customer compliance, sustainability, and regulatory specifications for internal & external requirements.
  9. Manage packaging data documentation.

  * This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

  Employees are expected and encouraged to participate in safety and health program activities including immediately reporting hazards, immediately reporting unsafe work practices and incidents to supervisors, wearing required personal protective equipment, and participating in and supporting safety committee activities.

  Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Package Engineering/ Science Technology, Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent packaging experience
  • Experience in packaging development and/or ISTA ASTM testing
  • 1-4 years’ experience related to packaging design engineering & processes is recommended

  Competencies – Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Critical & Creative thinking. Strong analytical and logical problem-solving abilities
  • Must be willing to learn new skills in various packaging capacities.
  • Essential understanding of packaging materials capabilities and equipment.
  • CAD: ArtiosCAD, Packaging Software, Solidworks,
  • Microsoft Office Suite, Agile or SAP
  • Able to work independently and meet deadlines in a multi-tasking environment.
  • Ability to work with autonomy as well as collaboratively with team members.
  • Excellent written, oral, listening, organizational and presentation skills.
  • Occasionally lift up to 40lbs may be required.
  • Ownership & integrity of project requirements

  Operational Equipment

  • Packaging prototyping and testing experience is preferred.

  Other:

  • This is an IN OFFICE position with multiple location responsibilities.
  • Immigration Sponsorship is not available for this position.

  Work Environment and Physical Demands

  Work Environment This is an IN OFFICE position with multiple location responsibilities. Office: Office setting. Seldom exposed to fumes or airborne particles. Loud working environment of the shop area. Functional vision and hearing required. Physical Demands Lifting of up to 50lbs. Packaging - Hand: Light, lifting up to 50 lbs.

  The Hillman Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, protected veteran or military status, genetic information, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

  Other details

  • Job Family Marketing & Segments
  • Job Function MKT: Packaging Engineering
  • Pay Type Salary

  Apply Now

• About the company

  Welcome to Hillman, Founded in 1964 and headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, The Hillman Group is a leading North American provider of complete hardware solutions. Delivering simple solutions in a complex world to 26,000 customers including Lowe’s, Home Depot, Tractor Supply, Ace Hardware, True Value, Do-It-Best, Walmart and many more.

Notice