Packaging CAD Technologist

Packaging CAD Technologist

You may know McCormick as a global leader in herbs, spices, seasonings, and condiments — but we are also home to a team of packaging professionals dedicated to delivering consumer-preferred, sustainable, and commercially optimized packaging solutions.

The Packaging CAD Technologist is a critical technical specialist within the North America Packaging R&D team. This role is responsible for translating packaging engineering requirements into precise, manufacturing-ready CAD technical drawings and Graphic Die-lines (GDLs).

This role combines CAD expertise, packaging technical knowledge, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure packaging technical drawing data is accurate and operationally ready. This directly enables speed-to-market and operational excellence across our North American portfolio.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Packaging Technical drawing & Graphics Dielines

• Own the end-to-end lifecycle of packaging technical drawings and GDLs, including creation, revision, validation, release, and obsoletion.
• Develop manufacturing-ready CAD files based on inputs from Packaging Engineers, suppliers, and third-party CAD.
• Apply standardized templates, naming conventions, and revision control processes in accordance with data governance standards.
• Maintain a controlled repository of approved technical drawings and manage version control with high data integrity.

File Sharing and Upload

• sProvide GDL files for internal or external use as needed
• .Execute accurate and timely GDL uploads within the BLUE system workflow
• .Support commercialization timelines by ensuring timely and accurate uploads of the requested files

.Process Excellence & Continuous Improvemen

• tApply disciplined change control management to all drawing revisions
• .Continuously improve work instructions, SOPs, and CAD standards to increase efficiency and reduce errors
• .Identify workflow bottlenecks and recommend automation or standardization opportunities
• .Support onboarding and technical training for new team members on CAD standards, drawing best practices, and system workflows

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Candidate Profi

leEducation & Experien

• ceBachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, or related disciplin
• e.Minimum 5 years of experience in food or CPG packaging environme
• ntMinimum 5 years of experience in developing CAD technical drawings using AutoCAD and ArtiosCAD in a CPG manufacturing-driven environmen
• t.Experience with Data Governance, BLUE workflows, or structured specification systems highly desirabl

e.Technical Skil

• lsAdvanced proficiency in AutoCAD and ArtiosCAD, including template management, layer control, parametric structures, and revision workflow
• s.Strong working knowledge of packaging materials (corrugate, folding carton, flexible packaging, rigid containers, labels) and associated converting/manufacturing and printing processes. (Conversion in our own facilit
• y)Understanding of packaging tolerances, die-cutting, print registration, sealing technologies, and production constraint
• s.Experience with change control management and technical documentation standard
• s.High level of data accuracy discipline and file management rigo

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Professional Competenc

• iesExceptional attention to detail with demonstrated technical accuracy. (concept to deal with not fully detailed or vague informati
• on)Strong analytical problem-solving capability with a systems-oriented minds
• et.Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects within defined commercialization timelin
• es.Effective cross-functional collaboration skills with engineering, graphics, regulatory, and operations stakeholde
• rs.Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills (English requir