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Packaging Designer

Nefab
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 2/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/1/2026
Main Responsibilities

  • Perform R&D continuously and on demand as requested
  • Visit customers with sales personnel to review technical aspects of customer

Requirements

  • Ensures a solution is delivered within the given parameters, on time, construction

demands, and packaging budget

  • Visit suppliers as needed and requested by Sourcing
  • Support the Global Design Engineering Team with Global Key Accounts as

requested by the Global Technical Coordinator and Regional Manager

  • Document internal and external design process for all projects
  • Support the regarding Sales and Sourcing projects as well as design solutions
  • Revise and approve design documentation in all relevant systems
  • Keep up to date with production flow and issues as well as project pipeline
  • Continuous personal development of a niche competence in both a specific

material and specific business segment

  • Adhere to ISO 9001 and 14001 Policies and Procedures

Job Summary

As a Packaging Designer you will:

  • Manage design specifications and approval of outsourced design
  • Manage Engineering Change process (ECN’s)
  • Provide packaging technical expertise to the Business Unit, including other

designers

  • Reviews and assesses solutions to verify against structural requirements,

method of transport, long-term storage and other specifications

  • Assist in sourcing (design, specifications)
  • Product development
  • Conduct product evaluations
  • Perform distribution & field packaging audits (Flow Review)
  • Provide sufficient information and support to enable Technicians to produce

detailed design drawings suitable for construction

  • Create CAD drawings, assembly instructions and material lists
  • Performs special engineering project assignments with minimum supervision
  • Serve as final project feasibility analyst and provide rational for project rejection
  • Assist in understanding material specifications and possible replacement

materials as needed

  • Design packaging solutions while utilizing NeFab products and/or sourced

materials

  • Conduct computer simulations
  • Utilize economic analysis tools to inspire Cost Take Out strategies
  • Revise and approve design documentation in all relevant systems
  • Keep up to date with production flow and issues as well as project pipeline
  • Continuous personal development of a niche competence in both a specific

material and specific business segment

  • Adhere to ISO 9001 and 14001 Policies and Procedures

YOUR PROFILE

  • CAD experience (Iron CAD, SolidWorks, Solid Edge or NX/Unigraphics)
  • Bachelor’s Degree in a design or mechanical related field (Engineering, Packaging, etc.),

or equivalency in education and experience

  • 2–5 years of experience in a relevant engineering/design role
  • Experience working with corrugated materials required
  • Korean Speaking is a Plus
  • Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles
  • Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings/documents
  • Proven ability to project manages effectively

Strong Corrugate Knowledge

Company Values and Ways of Working: Our core values are Simplicity, Empowerment and Respect. Our ways of working are characterized by Customer First, Cooperation and Communication. This means that we are always putting customers first, through cooperation and communication. We respect each other and the environment. People are empowered to grow and innovate to simplify.

Application

Impress us with your CV/resume and motivational letter, written in English.

For further information or questions, please contact Milly.Cabrero@Nefab.com.

NeFab is an equal opportunity employer, embracing diversity and inclusion. We are committed to building teams with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We believe everyone has talent, and therefore welcome all applications.

Position requires Criminal Background Check and Drug Testing.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $76,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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