Assistant Packaging Engineer
Core
Support the design, development, and production of packaging solutions for footwear, apparel, and accessories, balancing design intent, functionality, cost, and manufacturability.
Role type
Assistant Packaging Engineer
Builds
Production-ready packaging, dielines, and print production materials for global retail brands
Domain
Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) / Apparel & Footwear
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Dieline creation and review, material selection, print production execution, project coordination, PO tracking, vendor communication, packaging testing and validation, PLM system management
Preferred skills
Packaging engineering fundamentals, print production process exposure, color fundamentals, sustainability tracking
Technologies
PLM systems
Responsibilities
Create and review dielines and packaging specifications, support print production execution including artwork setup and color consistency, manage packaging development timelines and milestones, assist with purchase order tracking and production coordination, participate in packaging testing and validation, maintain packaging specifications and samples in PLM systems, contribute to sustainability tracking and reporting
Seniority
Entry-level / Associate