Senior Packaging Engineer

Overview

Nefab Group is on a growth journey, and we are dependent on high-performance people to succeed. We are now looking for a Senior Packaging Engineer to join our team in Nefab Packaging - Americas. Do you want be part of global organization and contribute to our growth journey? Apply to the position as Senior Packaging Engineer today!

Salary $120,000-$150,000

Base pay is determined by factors that would including experience, skills, education.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

JOB SUMMARY

• 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 n understanding material specifications and possible replacement materials as needed

CREATIVITY

• Design packaging solutions while utilizing Nefab products and/or sourced materials

• Conduct computer simulations

• Utilize economic analysis tools to inspire Cost Take Out strategies

• Perform R&D continuously and on demand as requested

CUSTOMER SERVICE

• 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

ADMINISTRATIVE

• 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

ADHERANCE

• Adhere to Nefab Design Policies, Procedures and work flows

• Adhere to ISO 9001 and 14001 Policies and Procedures

YOUR PROFILE

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering equivalent in experience and education

• Project Management Certification considered an asset

EXPERIENCE

• 3 - 5 years experience working with CAD programs (preferably SolidWorks, IronCAD); 3D modeling)

• 2+ years’ experience designing with steel, wood, corrugate, foam and/or other traded materials

• 2+ years’ experience working in a manufacturing environment

• Proven ability to objectively evaluate information, recommend course of action and implement

• Proven ability to lead the coordination of tasks from multiple people working in different departments in a timely fashion

• Proven ability to effectively present information and respond to questions in varied environments

LANGUAGES

• English (high - mandatory)

SKILLS AND COMPETENCES

• Attention to detail

• Willingness to continually broaden design competency

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work within a team environment

• Solution-oriented

• Creative/Innovative

• Ability to articulate the advantages of Nefab solutions

• Ability to train others on existing or new concepts

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, latest October 31, 2026. For further information or questions, please contact [email protected].

Nefab Packaging West is part of the Nefab Group, which was founded in 1949 and is a world leading global provider of sustainable packaging solutions and logistics optimization services. Nefab saves environmental and financial resources by optimizing supply chains. We do this by innovating together with our customers to create smarter packaging and logistics solutions while always respecting people and high ethical standards. This contributes to a better tomorrow for our customers, for society, and for the environment.

With more than 75 years of experience combined with competence and presence in 39 countries, we offer global solutions and local service worldwide to companies in industries such as Telecom, Datacom, Semicon, Energy, Healthcare equipment, Mining & Construction, and LiB & E-mobility. Nefab Group has around 5,500 employees with a yearly turnover of 10.3 BSEK. The owners are the Nordgren/Pihl family and FAM AB, a privately owned holding company within the Wallenberg Ecosystem.

Pay: Up to $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Work Location: In person