Posted 9 days ago
Packaging Engineer
@ Jacobs & Thompson Inc
Brantford, Ontario
Overview
Aquacut Foam, a division of Jacobs & Thompson Inc, is hiring a Packaging Engineer to design packaging, prepare quotations and support production in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The work involves customer contact, CAD design, costing and project coordination. The posting describes a full-time role aimed at recent engineering graduates, with no salary stated.
Responsibilities:
- Develop packaging designs, quotes and samples with customers and sales
- Create and maintain CAD drawings and engineering documentation
- Validate product costing and review purchase orders
- Serve as primary customer contact and manage project risks
- Take part in process improvement and quality initiatives
Requirements summary:
- Strong CAD and technical drawing skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
- Excellent communication, organizational and problem-solving skills
- Engineering degree preferred, not required
- SolidWorks certification preferred, not required
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-28
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-13
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-29
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Engineering |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office, Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | SolidWorks CSWA, SolidWorks CSWP |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Packaging Engineering |
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Jacobs & Thompson Inc
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Full company description
Jacobs & Thompson Inc. is one of North America's largest fabricators of foam, film, textile and adhesive components, serving over 20 specialized markets including automotive, medical, military and the general manufacturing sector. J&T is the most vertically integrated foam parts supplier in Canada. Our growth as a specialty converter is based on four bedrock principles: integrity, engineered solutions, personalized service, and ‘just-in-time’ delivery, every time.
- LinkedIn followers
- 10,119
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 90
- Reported office locations
- 89 Kenhar Drive, Toronto, Ontario M9L2R3, CA
- 89 Kenhar Drive, Toronto, Ontario M9L 2R3, CA
- 760 Bayview Dr, Barrie, Ontario L4N, CA
- Business categories
- Advanced Materials
- Industrial
- Other recorded names
- Jacobs & Thompson Inc
- Jacobs & Thompson
- Specialties
- Foam Fabricating
- Textile & Film Composites
- Die Cutting
- Adhesive Coating & Hot Melt Lamination
- Flame & Radiant Heat Lamination
- Consumer Products
- Water Sports
- Eaves trough foam
- Floor Protection
- and Weather Stripping
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Jacobs & Thompson Inc. is one of North America's largest fabricators of foam, film, textile and adhesive components, serving over 20 specialized markets including automotive, medical, military and the general manufacturing sector. J&T is the most vertically integrated foam parts supplier in Canada. Our growth as a specialty converter is based on four bedrock principles: integrity, engineered solutions, personalized…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Manufacturing |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Toronto, Ontario |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1955 |
| Specialties | Foam FabricatingTextile & Film CompositesDie CuttingAdhesive Coating & Hot Melt LaminationFlame & Radiant Heat LaminationConsumer ProductsWater SportsEaves trough foamFloor Protectionand Weather Stripping |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 10 |
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Aquacut Foam (div Jacobs & Thompson Inc.) is seeking a motivated Packaging Engineer to join our growing Engineering team. This role is ideal for a recent engineering graduate looking to gain hands-on experience in design, manufacturing, customer support, quoting, and project management within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
Work with customers and sales representatives to develop packaging designs, quotations, and samples.
Finalize product designs and support prototype fabrication and production launch activities.
Create and maintain CAD drawings, assembly instructions, and engineering documentation.
Develop designs using SolidWorks and other CAD software.
Validate product costing and prepare customer quotations.
Review customer purchase orders and verify pricing.
Create material requisitions and production documentation packages.
Support production teams by communicating customer requirements and coordinating customer-supplied materials.
Review and approve first-off samples before production.
Obtain quotes from suppliers for raw materials, tooling, dies, and purchased components.
Serve as the primary customer contact through assigned projects.
Identify project risks and help ensure projects are completed on time and within scope.
Participate in process improvement, cost reduction, and quality improvement initiatives.
Assist with root cause investigations and corrective actions when required.
Maintain BOMs, revision control, and project records.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Packaging, or related Engineering preferred, not required.
SolidWorks Certification (CSWA or CSWP) preferred, not required.
Strong CAD and technical drawing skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Manufacturing, co-op, or internship experience is considered an asset.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
What We Offer
Competitive compensation.
Career growth opportunities.
Hands-on engineering and manufacturing experience.
Collaborative team environment.
Opportunity to work with leading automotive and industrial customers.
Aquacut Foam is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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