Senior Structural Packaging Designer
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Welcome to Cascades!
Bring your expertise to a people-first, dynamic environment where your ideas come to life and excellence shapes everything we do. Join SCOTT 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!
Apply now and join our team as Senior Structural Packaging Designer !
Cascades values diversity and inclusion and considers all applications equitably.
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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 environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to the company’s success.
You are our greatest strength!
About Cascades
Manufacturer of eco-friendly packaging, hygiene, and recovery products.
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