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General Information

Job ID
ATR53572
Posting Job Title
SS Senior Packaging Engineer
Locations
NJ Dayton Victory
Employment Type
Full Time
Date Posted
22-Jan-2026
Relocation Support
No

Description & Requirements

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

The Opportunity:

The Design Engineer position provides engineering information and solutions to project management, estimating and manufacturing in support of pricing and the manufacture of thermoforming solutions.  

How you will contribute to Smurfit Westrock:

  • Apply engineering principles to the design, development, or modification of thermoforming solutions to create engineering solutions using information obtained from the creative, sales, or project management teams. 
  • Provide information to internal and external customers, as needed , including but not limited to drawings, bill of materials, die lines, vacuum form pattern models, eDrawings, assembly instructions, vendor information, and complete specifications
  • Provide technical support for all items in the production process
  • Maintain engineering documentation, including documentation detailing parts and services required to manufacture
  • Partner with vendors to be used for components  
  • Maintain and update work schedule in real time  
  • Establish communication between company and vendors 
  • Perform reverse engineering on components in order to competitively price and manufacture thermoformed solutions
  • Other duties as assigned 

What you need to succeed:

  • Minimum a 2-year Associates Degree; a 4-year bachelor’s Degree including Industrial Design or Engineering is preferred
  • Knowledge of and basic computer skills; proficiency in computer based design programs such as SolidWorks.
  • Prior point of purchase display experience strongly preferred
  • Good verbal, written and graphics communications skill are also required
  • Ability to drive projects to completion in a fast paced, deadline driven environment is a requirement

What we offer:

  • Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence
  • Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
  • An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential
  • Benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with match, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, employee referral bonus, and much more!
  • A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
The salary range for this position is $104,625.00 - $174,375.00, depending on your role, level, and location. The benefits for this role may include short-term bonus incentive, health, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid sick leave as required by applicable state/local law, 10 days of paid vacation, and 11 days of paid holidays, subject to annual change. Your actual pay will be based on your work location and other factors, such as your skills, experience, and education. To learn more about the specific salary range for your preferred location, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process. You may apply online at Smurfit Westrock External Careers and the application window is expected to close by 01-Aug-2026.