A professional who plans and directs activities concerned with design and development of protective packaging containers. Responsibilities include:

• Analyzes engineering drawings and specifications of product to determine physical characteristics of item, special-handling and safety requirements, and type of materials required for container.
• Consults with establishment's purchasing and production departments to determine costs and feasibility of producing proposed packaging.
• Develops or directs development of sketches, specifications, samples, and written analyses of proposed packaging in order to present design for approval.
• May confer with customers or sales representatives to draw up contracts.
• May advise employer or customers on efficient packing procedures, innovations in packaging materials, and utilization of sealing and fastening devices.