Position: Packaging Engineer

Location: Greer, SC

Job Type: Full time with benefits

Company Summary:

TMC is an international high-tech consultancy company that brings expertise to their clients in order to support them with the realization of their technological challenges. As such, TMC is operating as an expert center at the disposition of its clients, and we help them to be more competitive in an ever more global and faster changing technological world.

Job Summary:

The Packaging Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing packaging solutions for automotive parts and components. This role involves ensuring that packaging is efficient, cost-effective, and protective of products during transportation and storage. The Packaging Engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize packaging processes and materials to meet the industry's rigorous standards and customer requirements.

What you will be doing:

Packaging Design and Development:

• Design and develop packaging solutions for automotive parts and components, ensuring product protection and compliance with industry standards.
• Create prototypes and conduct testing to validate the effectiveness of packaging designs.
• Use CAD software to create detailed packaging drawings and specifications.

Material Selection and Optimization:

• Identify and select appropriate packaging materials to balance cost, performance, and sustainability.
• Work with suppliers to source and evaluate new packaging materials and technologies.
• Continuously improve packaging materials to enhance performance and reduce costs.

Process Improvement:

• Analyze and optimize packaging processes to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
• Implement lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies to streamline packaging operations.
• Monitor packaging performance and make adjustments as needed to improve outcomes.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Collaborate with design, production, quality, and logistics teams to ensure packaging solutions meet all functional and regulatory requirements.
• Communicate packaging specifications and requirements to suppliers, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Participate in cross-functional team meetings and projects to address packaging challenges and opportunities.

Quality Assurance:

• Develop and maintain packaging standards, guidelines, and procedures.
• Conduct root cause analysis on packaging-related issues and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and customer specifications.

Sustainability and Compliance:

• Implement environmentally friendly packaging solutions to reduce the company's carbon footprint.
• Ensure packaging solutions comply with all relevant environmental regulations and industry standards.
• Develop and manage recycling and disposal programs for packaging materials.

Cost Management:

• Manage packaging budgets and track expenses to ensure cost-effective packaging solutions.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through material optimization and process improvements.
• Prepare and present cost-benefit analyses for proposed packaging changes.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain accurate records of packaging designs, specifications, and changes.
• Prepare and present reports on packaging performance, cost savings, and improvement initiatives.
• Develop and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions for packaging processes.

What you will need to be successful:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in packaging engineering, preferably within the automotive industry.
• Proven experience with packaging design, materials, and processes.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency in CAD software and other relevant design tools.
• Excellent knowledge of packaging materials and their applications.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.
• Proficiency in relevant software and tools (e.g., MS Office, statistical analysis software).

What can you expect from TMC ?

At TMC we believe that people are the driving force behind technological innovation. That is why we want to create the best possible conditions for tech talents to thrive in. We offer you a challenging and stimulating work environment in which you can be the director of your own career.

As an Employeneur you are part of our TMC family. Next to our outstanding technical expertise, fun and engagement are meaningful parts of our culture.

Why choose Employeneurship?

We are truly unique thanks to our Employeneurship model which is a true innovation for the High Technology consulting business. It is the business relationship of the 21st century for high skilled technical professionals. It is built around 5 main pillars:

• You will be a permanent employee given opportunities to support multiple projects.
• You will get the opportunity to receive a share on the profit of your work.
• We will support you with a one-on-one coaching and trainings designed to help you develop your entrepreneurial skills.
• The competence cells within TMC will provide you with a strong, meaningful and relevant network.
• The entrepreneurial lab: a playground for new ideas and a potential launching for start-ups.

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TMC is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.