Packaging Design Engineer - West Chester, Ohio

Sealed Air
United States, Ohio, West Chester
7410 Union Centre Blvd (Show on map)
Apr 30, 2026
Job Description Packaging Design Engineer - West Chester, Ohio Ohio Requisition ID: 54812 If you are a current employee click here to apply. Job Description The Packaging Design Engineer supports Sealed Air's sales organization by designing, prototyping, and testing protective packaging solutions, with a strong focus on Instapak foam cushioning. This is a hands-on engineering role that blends CAD design, CNC machining, woodworking, physical testing, and customer-facing communication. You will own the full end-to-end process: from initial customer opportunity through design, mold fabrication, sample creation, ISTA testing, and final customer presentation. This role is ideal for early-career engineers who want variety, technical depth, and direct customer impact. This role is onsite in West Chester, Ohio. What You'll Do: Create engineered packaging designs using RhinoCAD or similar CAD tools Develop custom cushion and mold designs for Instapak foam solutions Program and operate CNC router equipment to machine mold components Build molds and wooden frames using woodworking tools (table saw, band saw, nail guns, screw guns) Pour Instapak foam into molds to create prototype cushions Conduct ISTA drop and vibration testing in the PAC lab Analyze test results and prepare technical reports and recommendations Present design concepts and testing outcomes to customers and sales teams Partner closely with sales, service, and customers to diagnose packaging challenges and propose solutions Manage multiple design projects using internal database systems Required Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Packaging (Engineering or Industrial Design with packaging focus considered) 0-4+ years of experience in packaging engineering or related field CAD proficiency (RhinoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar) Knowledge of ISTA testing standards (drop and vibration) Ability to lift and handle 50-pound items for testing Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Willingness to work onsite full-time in West Chester, Ohio Willingness to travel regionally (~1x/month within a 4 hour driving radius) Preferred Qualifications: Experience with foam or corrugated protective packaging Woodworking experience or comfort with woodworking tools CNC programming experience Exposure to Instapak or other cushioning materials Why Join this Team: Balanced work: CAD design + hands-on manufacturing + testing + customer interaction Direct customer impact: See your designs come to life and solve real business problems Skill-building: CAD, CNC machining, woodworking, testing methodologies, technical communication Career growth: Clear pathways into service, sales, engineering leadership, or advanced PAC roles Small-team environment: Collaborative, supportive, and backed by a global company End-to-end ownership: Engineers manage the full lifecycle from concept to customer presentation Information at a Glance WHY WORK AT SEALED AIR? It is our responsibility to leverage what we have to affect positive and meaningful change for our communities and planet using Sealed Air's global resources and expertise. Corporate sustainability - it's about improving the lives of people around the world by addressing pressing needs in the communities where we and our customers operate. Customer Success - meeting our customers' needs. At Sealed Air it's more than a goal, it's an integral part of our business practices, our innovative solutions, and our values. Leaving our communities better than we found them through dedication of time, talent and resources.