WestRock Company · 1 day ago
Packaging Engineer
San Antonio, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expWestRock is a global packaging company committed to sustainability, safety, and inclusion. The Packaging Engineer I will be responsible for the design and development of innovative protective packaging products, working closely with customers to ensure feasibility and cost-effectiveness.
CommercialManufacturingPackaging ServicesPaper ManufacturingSustainability
Responsibilities
Develops or directs development of sketches, specifications, samples and written analyses of proposed packaging in order to present design for approval to customer, including Total Cost Analysis
Coordinates package testing and validation. Understands results, utilizes data for packaging solution and challenges suspect results
Develops and delivers exceptional quality customer service
Designs structures, products, components or assemblies using complex engineering principles
Leads stylistic direction of projects
Identifies re-design opportunities that may have potential to affect manufacturing/sourcing efficiencies
Discusses project with the TEAM to define goals and objectives. Steers project to meet all objectives
Complies with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping
Utilizes advanced test methods with ability to prove out designs
Assists with mentoring of subordinates
Contributes to INNOVATION to increase impact on the local branch or National Accounts
Collaborates actively with Sales to produce wins for the branches
Utilizes some advanced CAD features (3D, parametric, etc.)
Understands advanced compression strength concepts and formulas
Leads and drives Cost Reduction audits, especially for high profile customers
Must have the ability to travel up to 50% of the time
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in industrial package engineering or related work experience
2 - 4 years related corrugated packaging experience required
Experience in all aspects of packaging, corrugated, and packaging materials (foam, flexible packaging, etc.)
Expertise utilizing Artios CAD or similar design programs
Ability to create and edit documents in MS Office: Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to identify issues and communicate with team or management
Fluency in English required, verbal and written
Must have the ability to travel up to 50% of the time
Benefits
Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence
Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential
A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.
Company
WestRock Company
Smurfit Westrock is the global leader of paper-based packaging solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2023-09-12Acquired
2015-07-02IPO
Leadership Team
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Samuel Shoemaker
President, Consumer Packaging
Recent News
2026-01-09
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