Agape Hospice NW · 4 months ago
Packaging Design Engineer – Advancement Opportunity & Excellent Benefits
Agape Hospice NW is an internationally recognized leader in packaging material development, and they are seeking an experienced Packaging Design Engineer to join their team in Columbia, South Carolina. The role involves designing innovative, sustainable, and cost-effective packaging solutions while collaborating with production, sales, and customers to ensure designs meet regulatory compliance and production feasibility.
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Responsibilities
Create high-quality, sustainable, and cost-effective packaging designs
Develop project proposals tailored to customer needs and industry standards
Ensure designs meet regulatory and environmental compliance
Prioritize projects based on customer value and production capabilities
Understand and design within production limitations to ensure feasibility
Use design software (AutoCAD and Inventor)
Provide technical support during customer projects
Operate cutting tables and hand printers
Participate in prototype assembly and shipping
Work closely with production teams to improve design integration
Keep CRM system updated with accurate project and customer data
Participate in cross-functional meetings to prioritize and plan upcoming work
Support new team members through onboarding and training
Contribute to recruiting efforts and foster a collaborative, high-performing, team culture
Assist in organizing and preparing for trade shows (domestic and international)
Help improve internal routines and documentation
Track performance metrics and suggest improvements
Periodic travel for project meetings
Qualification
Required
At least 21 years of age
Driver's license and reliable transportation
High school diploma or equivalent
Degree or proven experience in Technical Product Development or Engineering
Proficiency in Inventor and AutoCAD (other CAD tools are a plus)
Ability to travel periodically for project meetings
Strong mathematical and technical understanding
Excellent written and verbal communication in English
Passion for product development and cost analysis
A strong eye for detail and accuracy
The ability to solve technical challenges efficiently
Adaptability to change priorities and project scopes
A collaborative mindset and 'team-first' attitude
High functional competence in packaging design and development
Preferred
Experience with SolidWorks, Creo, Catia, etc. is a plus
Background in packaging development or automotive industry is a plus
A desire to grow with our company
Benefits
Health Insurance Options
401K
Ten Paid Holidays Annually
Flex PTO