Packaging Engineer
Location: Westborough, MA
Department: CPG
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Department: CPG
Job Description
Adept Group offers an award-winning workplace for exceptional packaging industry talent. We work on a range of innovative projects for iconic brand owners. Our technically gifted team collaborates to produce unparalleled results.
We offer a great place to showcase your expertise and build upon your skillset. All while having fun with amazing people from a variety of diverse backgrounds. We’re driven, inspirational and most importantly, human.
We offer a flexible, creative culture focusing on 3 pillars - our environment, our communities, and our health and well-being. Join a team committed to building a sustainable future!
The Opportunity
Adept Group is seeking a Packaging Engineer (1099 Contractor) in Westborough, MA! This candidate would have 1-5 years paper packaging design experience (corrugated, folding, displays, etc). This candidate would also be fluent in ArtiosCAD. Familiarity with ASTM/ISTA package testing and Kongsberg sample making is also required
Additionally, this candidate would be capable of rapid prototyping and working against aggressive design deliverables. They should also be familiar with printing, die cutting, gluing, as well as OEM filling equipment.
Someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment is a must!
Someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment is a must!
This is an Onsite 1099 Contractor (Independent Contractor) opportunity for 6-12 months, with potential to renew, at 40 hours per week (8 am - 5 pm). Domestic travel possible.
Key Responsibilities:
- This role will be primarily accountable for the rapid prototyping of e-commerce packaging concepts
- This role will support standard testing methods
- This role will support the shipment and receipt of devices and prototypes at the direction of Sr. Designers
Typical Day to Day:
- CAD Engineer drawing support lead
- Working onsite at lab and some travel to suppliers and/or fulfillment centers
- Spec development
- 1-5 years of paper packaging design experience (corrugated, folding, displays, etc.)
- Familiarity with printing, die cutting, gluing as well as OEM filling equipment
- Fluent in ARTIOS CAD
- Familiar with how to operate Kongsberg cutting tables
- Familiar with ISTA/ASTM testing methods
- Capable of rapid prototyping
- Capable of working against aggressive design deliverables
- Excellent communication (verbal and written)
Education:
- BS in Packaging or Industrial Design
- Open to applicants with 3-5 years of hands-on operational experience from a packaging converting operation
Disclaimer:
This is a 1099 independent contractor position. As such, this role is not eligible for company-sponsored benefits, including health insurance, paid time off, or retirement plans. The contractor is responsible for managing their own tax withholdings, insurance coverage, and other obligations associated with independent contractor status.
This is a 1099 independent contractor position. As such, this role is not eligible for company-sponsored benefits, including health insurance, paid time off, or retirement plans. The contractor is responsible for managing their own tax withholdings, insurance coverage, and other obligations associated with independent contractor status.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
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