Design Engineer Jobs in Indiana
Design Engineer jobs in Indiana are concentrated in Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, and the South Bend corridor, where manufacturers and engineering firms maintain deep, long-standing footprints. Cummins, Eli Lilly, and Rolls-Royce are among the established employers that consistently bring on design engineers across mechanical, electrical, and product development specialties. Demand is strong at every level, from early-career positions to senior roles leading complex development programs. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Corrugated Packaging Design Engineer
Fort Wayne, Indiana | Full-Time | Local Candidates Only
Are you a recent college graduate with either a packaging degree or an engineering degree? Build the Packaging Solutions of Tomorrow!
For more than 70 years, Kelly Box & Packaging Corp. has been a trusted name in the packaging industry. As a financially strong, locally owned and family-operated company, we’ve built our reputation on innovation, quality, and customer-focused solutions.
We’re looking for a creative, detail-oriented Packaging Design Engineer to join our team in Fort Wayne. In this role, you’ll work on a variety of projects—from retail point-of-purchase displays to custom corrugated packaging solutions for manufacturing customers.
You’ll combine creativity, engineering, functionality, and visual appeal to turn customer ideas into practical, production-ready products.
What Makes This Role Different
This isn’t simply a job where you sit behind a computer creating drawings. As a Packaging Design Engineer at Kelly Box & Packaging, you’ll have the opportunity to design, build, test, and refine your ideas. You’ll see your concepts move from a CAD screen to physical prototypes and ultimately onto the production floor.
You’ll solve real-world design challenges, work directly with sales and customers, and play a hands-on role in creating packaging that is both functional and visually appealing.
If you enjoy designing things, solving problems, working with your hands, and seeing the finished product you helped create, this could be a great opportunity for you.
What You’ll Do
As a Packaging Design Engineer, you’ll play a key role in taking projects from initial concept to finished product. You’ll work closely with our sales team, customers, production team, and other internal departments to develop packaging solutions that look great, perform well, and can be efficiently manufactured.
- Partner with our sales team to develop creative, effective, and manufacturable structural packaging solutions.
- Design corrugated packaging and displays with a focus on visual appeal, structural integrity, cost, and ease of assembly.
- Create detailed 2D and 3D CAD designs, prototypes, technical drawings, renderings, photographs, and assembly instructions.
- Develop structural prototypes and take concepts from initial design through testing, production, assembly, and final placement.
- Manage, organize, and distribute design information, prototypes, and electronic files throughout the project life cycle.
- Evaluate, improve, and refine existing designs to meet customer needs, production capabilities, and cost requirements.
- Collaborate with customers, sales, production, and other internal teams to transform ideas into real-world, production-ready solutions.
- Assist with troubleshooting and design modifications throughout the manufacturing process.
- Perform other related duties as needed.
What We’re Looking For
- Packaging Degree or Engineering Degree a plus!
- Experience with 2D and 3D CAD software is preferred, but not required.
- Experience with ArtiosCAD is preferred, but not required.
- Previous experience in corrugated packaging, structural packaging design, or a related industry is preferred, but not required.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications is required.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
- Creative problem-solving skills with the ability to visualize and design in both 2D and 3D.
- Ability to work effectively with customers, sales representatives, production, and internal teams.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
- A hands-on approach and willingness to work with physical prototypes and samples.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time.
Why Join Kelly Box & Packaging?
For more than 70 years, Kelly Box & Packaging has been part of the Fort Wayne community. As a locally owned and family-operated company, we offer the stability and experience of an established business while maintaining the personal culture and relationships that come with a family-owned company.
Here, you’re more than just an employee. You’re part of a team where your ideas are valued, your work has a visible impact, and you can see the results of what you create.
As a Packaging Design Engineer, you’ll have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of creative and challenging packaging projects, collaborate directly with customers and our sales team, and watch your designs go from an idea on the computer to a finished product on the production floor.
If you’re creative, detail-oriented, enjoy solving problems, and want to see your work come to life, we’d love to have you join the Kelly Box & Packaging team.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Bonus Program
Work Location: In person
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Fort Wayne, IN 46802 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Corrugated Packaging Design Engineer
Fort Wayne, Indiana | Full-Time | Local Candidates Only
Are you a recent college graduate with either a packaging degree or an engineering degree? Build the Packaging Solutions of Tomorrow!
For more than 70 years, Kelly Box & Packaging Corp. has been a trusted name in the packaging industry. As a financially strong, locally owned and family-operated company, we’ve built our reputation on innovation, quality, and customer-focused solutions.
We’re looking for a creative, detail-oriented Packaging Design Engineer to join our team in Fort Wayne. In this role, you’ll work on a variety of projects—from retail point-of-purchase displays to custom corrugated packaging solutions for manufacturing customers.
You’ll combine creativity, engineering, functionality, and visual appeal to turn customer ideas into practical, production-ready products.
What Makes This Role Different
This isn’t simply a job where you sit behind a computer creating drawings. As a Packaging Design Engineer at Kelly Box & Packaging, you’ll have the opportunity to design, build, test, and refine your ideas. You’ll see your concepts move from a CAD screen to physical prototypes and ultimately onto the production floor.
You’ll solve real-world design challenges, work directly with sales and customers, and play a hands-on role in creating packaging that is both functional and visually appealing.
If you enjoy designing things, solving problems, working with your hands, and seeing the finished product you helped create, this could be a great opportunity for you.
What You’ll Do
As a Packaging Design Engineer, you’ll play a key role in taking projects from initial concept to finished product. You’ll work closely with our sales team, customers, production team, and other internal departments to develop packaging solutions that look great, perform well, and can be efficiently manufactured.
- Partner with our sales team to develop creative, effective, and manufacturable structural packaging solutions.
- Design corrugated packaging and displays with a focus on visual appeal, structural integrity, cost, and ease of assembly.
- Create detailed 2D and 3D CAD designs, prototypes, technical drawings, renderings, photographs, and assembly instructions.
- Develop structural prototypes and take concepts from initial design through testing, production, assembly, and final placement.
- Manage, organize, and distribute design information, prototypes, and electronic files throughout the project life cycle.
- Evaluate, improve, and refine existing designs to meet customer needs, production capabilities, and cost requirements.
- Collaborate with customers, sales, production, and other internal teams to transform ideas into real-world, production-ready solutions.
- Assist with troubleshooting and design modifications throughout the manufacturing process.
- Perform other related duties as needed.
What We’re Looking For
- Packaging Degree or Engineering Degree a plus!
- Experience with 2D and 3D CAD software is preferred, but not required.
- Experience with ArtiosCAD is preferred, but not required.
- Previous experience in corrugated packaging, structural packaging design, or a related industry is preferred, but not required.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications is required.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
- Creative problem-solving skills with the ability to visualize and design in both 2D and 3D.
- Ability to work effectively with customers, sales representatives, production, and internal teams.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
- A hands-on approach and willingness to work with physical prototypes and samples.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time.
Why Join Kelly Box & Packaging?
For more than 70 years, Kelly Box & Packaging has been part of the Fort Wayne community. As a locally owned and family-operated company, we offer the stability and experience of an established business while maintaining the personal culture and relationships that come with a family-owned company.
Here, you’re more than just an employee. You’re part of a team where your ideas are valued, your work has a visible impact, and you can see the results of what you create.
As a Packaging Design Engineer, you’ll have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of creative and challenging packaging projects, collaborate directly with customers and our sales team, and watch your designs go from an idea on the computer to a finished product on the production floor.
If you’re creative, detail-oriented, enjoy solving problems, and want to see your work come to life, we’d love to have you join the Kelly Box & Packaging team.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Bonus Program
Work Location: In person
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Fort Wayne, IN 46802 (Required)
Work Location: In person
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Design Engineer Job Market in Indiana
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Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Indiana Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in design engineer jobs across Indiana.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering from an accredited program
- Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or CATIA for design and modeling
- Experience with product lifecycle management tools and engineering change order processes
- Familiarity with GD&T principles and the ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications
- Knowledge of materials selection, manufacturing processes, and design for manufacturability
- Strong collaboration and documentation skills for cross-functional engineering team environments
Design Engineer Jobs in Indiana: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a design engineer in Indiana?
Most design engineer roles in Indiana require a bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or a related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program. While a Professional Engineer license issued through the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency is not required for most industry design roles, it strengthens candidacy for senior positions and is required for roles involving public safety or infrastructure. Many Indiana employers also value internship experience with in-state manufacturers during your degree.
Which companies hire design engineers in Indiana?
Companies currently hiring design engineers in Indiana include Amatrol, Eli Lilly, and Caterpillar, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Indiana's strong advanced manufacturing and life sciences base means consistent demand from both large OEMs and the regional supplier networks that support them.
Which Indiana cities have the most design engineer jobs?
Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, and Lafayette lead Indiana in design engineer openings. Indianapolis draws the broadest range of employers given its size and its concentration of life sciences, defense, and advanced manufacturing headquarters, while Fort Wayne and South Bend reflect the dense automotive and industrial equipment supplier networks that anchor those regional economies.
Are there remote design engineer jobs in Indiana?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely digital fields, since design engineers often need access to labs, prototypes, and manufacturing floors. About 38% of design engineer openings tied to Indiana are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which is meaningful but not the norm. The parts of the role most likely to go remote are systems-level design, documentation, and CAD-heavy work that doesn't require hands-on builds.
How can I get hired as a design engineer in Indiana with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to co-op and new-graduate programs at Indiana's large manufacturers, where structured rotational programs exist precisely for candidates without professional experience. Employers like Cummins and Rolls-Royce run formal early-career engineering tracks in Indiana. Candidates coming from adjacent roles such as drafting technician or manufacturing engineer often move into design roles after demonstrating CAD proficiency. A strong project portfolio, an ABET-accredited degree, and any internship tied to Indiana-based production will make your application stand out.
Where can I find and apply to design engineer jobs in Indiana?
You can find and apply to design engineer jobs in Indiana on Migrate Mate, which lists current Indiana openings updated regularly. Search the roles that fit your background, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that match. No signup is needed to see the listings.
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