Packaging Design Engineer

AF110141
  • €45,000 - 50,000
  • Cork, Republic of Ireland
  • Full Time

Packaging Design Engineer
About Your New Employer

  • Leading manufacturing company offering stability, long-term career opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
  • Excellent reputation for quality, innovation, and customer service—work with a dynamic, collaborative team.
  • Competitive remuneration and modern plant facilities—be part of a company that values your contribution.

About Your New Job

  • Report to the Packaging Team Lead, Test, Design and support the design function on new and existing projects.
  • Be a key point of contact for CSI/Sales, Production, and Logistics teams regarding new designs and sample runs.
  • Plan, prioritise, and execute the Design Centre Work Schedule, ensuring all samples meet expected quality standards.
  • Manage documentation for Engineering Change Orders, tooling layouts/quotes, and production drawings.
  • Create or modify artwork as required and participate in customer site visits with sales representatives.
  • Oversee Design Centre updates, supplies stock levels, lab presentation, and waste management.
  • Implement quality control systems and adhere to all regulatory and compliance requirements (ISO Quality, Environmental, Health & Safety).
  • Support maintenance of Test Lab & Design Centre equipment, including calibration and software updates.
  • Assist with CAD Table Operative training and project work with the US Team.
  • Attend relevant classes or seminars and perform additional duties as required by management.

What Skills You Need

  • 2-3 years’ experience in a design or engineering capacity, ideally within packaging or a related industry.
  • Proficiency in CAD software and strong attention to detail with documentation control.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary & excellent benefits package
  • Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
  • Exposure to international projects and a supportive team environment.

What's Next
Apply now by clicking the “Apply Now" button or contact me, Alan, by email at afitzpatrick@sigmar.ie or call +353 21 4847136.
If this role isn’t the perfect fit but you have relevant skills, please get in touch! We have multiple opportunities across various locations and industries.
 

Alan Fitzpatrick Executive Recruitment Consultant – Life Sciences & Engineering

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Reasonable Accommodations

Our commitment is to make any reasonable accommodation for you in the recruitment process to give you the best opportunity to perform to your optimum in the application, test, and interview process.