Innovation Industrial Design/Development Manager – Customer Foodservice Packaging Solutions

Guardian Industries - DeWitt

Industrial Design/Development Manager driving innovation in foodservice packaging solutions at Koch. Collaborating cross-functionally to address customer challenges and develop packaging concepts.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeRemote • Montana, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in packaging concept development, project management, and customer relationship building, with a strong focus on innovative design and collaboration across teams. Proficient in leveraging tools like SolidWorks and Microsoft Office to deliver successful project outcomes in foodservice packaging.

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Packaging Concept DevelopmentProject ManagementSolidWorksCustomer Relationship BuildingKnowledge of Plastics and Sustainable Materials

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Hard Skills

Packaging Concept DevelopmentProject ManagementKnowledge of PlasticsKnowledge of Sustainable Materials

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingClear CommunicationOrganizationPrioritization

Tools & Technologies

SolidWorksMicrosoft Office

Industry Keywords

Foodservice PackagingApplication InnovationRapid PrototypingIterative LearningManufacturabilityCost Objectives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with sales and customers to identify unmet needs and high-value problems in foodservice packaging.
Translate real-world customer applications into innovative packaging concepts.
Build credibility and trust with customers through deep understanding of application requirements.
Lead the custom application development process from concept through hand off to product development.
Develop and refine packaging designs that meet performance, manufacturability, and cost objectives.
Leverage rapid prototyping and iterative learning to accelerate speed to market.
Take full accountability for project outcomes, timelines, and execution within application innovation.
Manage multiple development projects with strong organization and prioritization.
Deliver outcomes that translate into commercial success and customer value.
Work across sales, R&D, engineering, and manufacturing.
Balance independent ownership with collaborative engagement.
Communicate clearly to align stakeholders and drive decisions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Product Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering
Experience in packaging concept development
Project management experience
Ability to build relationships with customers and internal teams
Experience with SolidWorks and Microsoft Office
Knowledge of plastics and sustainable materials

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
flexible spending and health savings accounts
life insurance
ADD
disability
retirement
paid vacation/time off
educational assistance
infertility assistance
paid parental leave
adoption assistance