Industrial Packaging Engineer in Marysville, Ohio at Franke's Wood Products LLC

Opening Summary:

Franke’s Wood Products is a family-owned and operated manufacturer and distributor of high-quality wood pallets, crates, and other industrial wood packaging solutions. We are seeking a full-time Industrial Packaging Engineer to join our Ohio-based operations team. This role will focus on the design, analysis, and continuous improvement of wood-based transport packaging solutions—including pallets, crates, and custom skids—for a diverse range of industrial clients The Industrial Packaging Engineer is a salaried position with benefits-(shown below) and will start at $80,000 - $110,000 based on experience with the possibility of a yearly bonus based on performance. This is a first shift position (8:00 a.m. – 4 p.m.) M-F with the possibility of it becoming a "hybrid" position.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Industrial Packaging Engineer's Benefits and Advancement Opportunities:

• PTO
• Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance including an HSA with company contribution.
• 401k retirement plan with company match

Qualifications/Requirements for the Industrial Packaging Engineer:

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent work experience)
• 3+ years of experience designing wood-based packaging for industrial or heavy-duty transport applications.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks for design and drafting.
• Experience with industrial packaging in manufacturing sectors common to Ohio, such as automotive, aerospace, or steel.
• Knowledge of wood properties, structural loading, and mechanical fasteners used in packaging.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems for BOM management or work order generation.
• Ability to work hands-on with shop floor personnel and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Position Summary: This role will focus on the design, analysis, and continuous improvement of wood-based transport packaging solutions—including pallets, crates, and custom skids—for a diverse range of industrial clients. The successful candidate will support design standardization, compliance, and production integration, with a strong focus on structural performance and cost-efficiency.

Industrial Packaging Engineer's Core Responsibilities: (Included, but not limited to)

• Engineer structural packaging solutions using wood materials for various load and handling requirements.
• Develop and maintain CAD drawings, specifications, and BOMs using industry-standard software.
• Ability and experience reducing CAD complexity for seamless transition from design to production
• Experience working with production for First Article Inspections of new designs and QA
• Conduct load analysis and packaging stress testing (theoretical or physical) to ensure compliance with applicable standards.
• Collaborate closely with production teams in Ohio and regional customers to develop and implement packaging designs.
• Lead or support packaging evaluations, trials, and customer presentations as required.
• Travel to local and regional customer sites or vendors for packaging audits, design validation, and field support (approx. 10–20%).

Company Overview: For nearly 60 years, Franke’s Wood Products has built a reputation of excellence based on dependable service and long-term customer satisfaction. Serving a diverse range of industries across Ohio and the surrounding states, we pride ourselves on delivering reliable, durable, and sustainable packaging. With a commitment to innovation, efficiency, and customer satisfaction, we are a growing company with a strong focus on safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement, fostering a close-knit and supportive work environment.