Salary: $85000 - $90000
Role Status: Current Opening
Design Engineer Supervisor
Overview
The Design Engineer Supervisor acts as a hands‑on Design Engineer while overseeing a group of Design Engineers. In addition to the Design Engineer responsibilities, the Supervisor is responsible for distributing workload, measuring throughput and performance, and reviewing and coaching their team. Reporting to the Director of Sales and Engineering and liaising continuously with our Sales Consultants, the role contributes to overall company performance by helping us win current business and opportunities while ensuring that designs maximize material yielding and minimize labour steps without sacrificing product protection.
Responsibilities
Provides supervision to a group of Design Engineers
Manages workload amongst the group
Provides coaching, training, and support to their team
Manages deliverables and metrics such as design turnaround, sample delivery, production spec accuracy
Collaborates with staff from sales, customer service, manufacturing and shipping departments to optimize package design
Drafts specifications for corrugated, polyethylene foam, polyurethane foam, wood, and other materials
Utilizes 3D modelling software to analyze customer CAD data and develop solutions/proposals
Analyzes cushion curves and material specifications to design around customer product shock tolerances
Performs and/or oversees the design of the finished packaging, emphasizing function and cost efficiency
Performs and facilitates package testing (ISTA, FEDEX, etc)
Uses computer-assisted design (CAD) software to develop packaging concepts and production drawings
Researches and introduces prototype packaging using traditional and cutting-edge materials
Participates in administering the First Article process for the facility, ordering, and inspecting tooling and completed parts
Reviews NCRs and validates effectiveness of resultant Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPAs)
Performs other duties as required
Requirements
Degree or Diploma in Package Design, Mechanical Engineering, or related field required
Five years of experience in package design preferred
Minimum one year of supervisory experience
Extensive knowledge of packaging material and design
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Solid analytical and problem‑solving skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
Proficient with AutoCAD
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