Custom Packaging Design Engineer Co-Op (Fall 2027)

Location: Onsite at the ORBIS Corporation location in Greenville, South Carolina; travel to manufacturing plants may be required.

Six-month continuous co-op running from June 2027 through December 2027; candidates must be enrolled in post-secondary education during employment.

Company

hirify.global operates Menasha Packaging and ORBIS Corporation, providing corrugated and reusable plastic packaging products and supply chain solutions.

What you will do

• Lead and manage assigned packaging design projects.
• Create customer-specific design samples and cost-effective, manufacturable designs from concept through production.
• Fabricate prototypes to validate design quality and obtain customer approval before manufacturing.
• Provide technical judgment on customer requirements, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Identify and address issues discovered during assembly and manufacturing.
• Work with design team members and managers while following company safety procedures.

Requirements

• Junior or senior pursuing a technical or bachelor's degree in plastic engineering technology, packaging engineering, or a related field.
• Knowledge of plastic processing, mechanical engineering, and packaging engineering.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and use design software such as AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
• Knowledge of automotive or vehicle products.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work onsite in Greenville, South Carolina, travel to manufacturing plants, and work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Hands-on training in materials, manufacturing processes, and packaging design.
• Opportunity to become proficient in SolidWorks and create and interpret final prints.
• Experience managing a project from concept through execution.
• Work in both independent and collaborative settings.
• Work authorization sponsorship is not available for intern and co-op positions.