Job Description:

• 1) Plans and directs activities concerned with design and development of protective packaging containers: Analyzes engineering drawings and specifications of product to determine physical characteristics of item, special-handling and safety requirements, and type of materials required for container.

• 2) Consults with establishment's purchasing and production departments to determine costs and feasibility of producing proposed packaging.

• 3) Develops or directs development of sketches, specifications, samples, and written analyses of proposed packaging in order to present design for approval.

• 4) May confer with customers or sales representatives to draw up contracts.

• 5) May advise employer or customers on efficient packing procedures, innovations in packaging materials, and utilization of sealing and fastening devices.