Corrugated Packaging Designer
Job in
Baltimore, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, 21276, USA
Listed on 2026-02-28
Listing for:
2A Talent Resource, LLC
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-28
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Engineer, CAD/ AutoCAD/ Mechanical Design, Product Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Description
Our Client is seeking to fill the role of Corrugated Packaging Designer located in Baltimore, Maryland
. This is a full-time, onsite position within the packaging and containers manufacturing industry. This role is responsible for creating, developing, and refining structural corrugated packaging designs that meet customer specifications, manufacturing capabilities, and industry standards. The Designer partners closely with sales, production, tooling vendors, and customer service to deliver accurate layouts, samples, and manufacturing specifications.
Compensation: $61,000-$75,000/year
Relocation: Limited Assistance Available
Key Responsibilities Design & Drafting- Design corrugated packaging including RSC, FOL, die cuts, displays, and inserts
- Create 2D structural drawings using Artios
CAD, AutoCAD, or equivalent CAD software - Modify existing designs to improve performance, manufacturability, and cost efficiency
- Develop samples and prototypes for customer approval
- Coordinate artwork and printing plate requirements with tooling vendors and graphic designers
- Apply knowledge of corrugated materials (ECT, Mullen grades, fluting, board combinations)
- Determine appropriate board grade based on stacking strength, shipping, and product protection requirements
- Prepare detailed manufacturing specifications for production
- Ensure designs are compatible with in-house equipment (flexo folder gluers, die cutters, gluers)
- Assist with troubleshooting fit or production issues
- Manage tooling inventory including tracking, purging, repair coordination, and inspection
- Estimate tooling costs by quantifying rule per cutting die during quoting phase
- Translate customer requirements into practical, cost-effective packaging solutions
- Support sales during customer visits, presentations, and technical reviews
- Utilize TOPS program to provide requested customer performance data
- Maintain organized design records, revisions, and specifications
- Ensure compliance with internal, customer, and industry quality standards
- Follow revision control and change management procedures
- Associate degree in Packaging, Engineering, Industrial Design, CAD Drafting, or related field
- Equivalent hands‑on industry experience may be considered
- Minimum 2+ years of experience in corrugated packaging or related manufacturing environment
- Direct experience designing corrugated packaging (RSC, FOL, die cuts, displays, inserts)
- Experience developing structural layouts and production‑ready specifications
- Proficiency with Artios
CAD, AutoCAD, or equivalent CAD software - Strong knowledge of corrugated materials, flute profiles, board grades, stacking strength, and packaging performance
- Ability to read and create technical drawings and manufacturing blueprints
- Strong math aptitude and spatial reasoning skills
- Experience with digital cutting tables (e.g., Kongsberg)
- Knowledge of flexographic printing processes
- Familiarity with TOPS or packaging performance standards
- Graphic design experience (Adobe Illustrator)
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