Bring your expertise to a people-first, dynamic environment where your ideas come to life and excellence shapes everything we do. JoinSCOTT WHEAL's team as a Senior Structural Packaging Designer in our St. Marys or Vaughn, Ontario facility and help build a more sustainable future.

As the Senior Structural Packaging Designer, you will play a critical role in transforming customer needs into high‑impact corrugated packaging solutions. You will partner closely with Sales, Production, Quality, and Operations to design packaging that is innovative, functional, and cost‑effective, while supporting manufacturing excellence and customer success. This role is ideal for a structural designer who thrives in a fast‑paced, collaborative manufacturing environment and takes pride in seeing their designs brought to life on the production floor.

What’s In It For You
Taking care of our people is in our nature - so you’ll enjoy:

Competitive Annual Salary between $72,000 - $90,000 + Profit Sharing

Career pathways that support your goals in a values driven environment where your work directly supports customer success.

Excellent Benefits Package: Wellness Plan Options, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off

Financial Benefits : Retirement Savings Plan, Profit Sharing, Stock Purchase Plan

Wellness Benefits : Employee Assistance Plan, Lifestyle Flex Benefit Allowance

A collaborative, respectful, and people-centered workplace

Your Role
As Senior Structural Packaging Designer , you’ll take on real challenges that bring out your full potential. Your scope includes:

Lead structural corrugated packaging design projects from concept through production

Collaborate with internal teams (Sales, Operations, Manufacturing) and external customers to gather requirements, define project scope, and manage expectations

Communicate project timelines,



technical constraints, and design intent clearly to stakeholders

Utilize technical design software to develop, test, and optimize packaging designs

Propose innovative, cost-effective, and manufacturable packaging solutions

Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior and intermediate designers

Partner with operations and manufacturing teams to ensure designs align with equipment capabilities, materials, and finishing processes

Support continuous improvement initiatives related to design efficiency, standardization, and manufacturing optimization

What You Bring
You're a natural fit for Senior Structural Packaging Designer if you have:

Minimum 5 years of experience in structural packaging design , preferably within corrugated packaging

Structural Packaging and Design Management Certificate is highly desirable

Strong working knowledge of corrugated materials, manufacturing processes, and converting capabilities

Proficiency in ArtiosCAD or AutoCAD and Microsoft 365

Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment

Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships with colleagues and customers

Experience mentoring or leading other designers is an asset

If you bring the same care to who you are as to what you do, we’d love to meet you!

Cascades values diversity and inclusion and considers all applications equitably.

Since 1964, Cascades has been driving innovation in the manufacturing sector by offering sustainable, innovative, and value-creating solutions in packaging, hygiene, and recycling.

At Cascades, we respect nature. And above all, we respect our 9,000 employees. With more than 65 facilities across North America, we offer a committed and diverse workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute to the company’s success.

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📌 Senior Structural Packaging Designer (Ontario)
🏢 Cascades
📍 Ontario