Packaging Engineer

Job Details

• Travel- up to 2 times per month to Normal IL for 1 week duration
• This role is hybrid with at least 2 days each week from home/remote
• Schedule: M-F 8-5/9-6 with flex depending on business needs

Role Summary

• The ideal candidate has excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• This role will communicate technical information to non-technical audiences.
• A self- starter who is organized, collaborative and able to problem solve will excel in this role as they work in a fast- paced environment with a variety of team members at all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities:

• The Packaging Engineer is responsible for the design and implementation of all packaging materials: including custom racks, standard baskets, totes/bins, and expendable packaging.
• A clear understanding of material flow processes into, within, and out of all facilities.
• This position falls under the Logistics, Supply Chain umbrella.
• Identify and develop relationships with top quality global packaging and material handling suppliers.
• Support the Company’s mission, vision, values and goals
• Responsible for implementing, improving and maintaining the packaging standards for inbound components and raw material
• Work with tier 1 and 2 level suppliers to assure conformance to packaging standards
• Designs and develops protective containers, dunnage, unique shipping racks and expendable domestic and international
• Analyzes engineering drawings and specifications to determine physical requirements, quality, safety and materials needs
• Determines cost and feasibility of expendable versus returnable packaging
• Determines container costs, movement costs and feasibility limitations
• Lead project teams of significant scope including other engineering colleagues
• Coordinate vendor and/or colleague work assignments on packaging projects
• Organize and lead cross-functional work teams
• Responsible for adhering to all internal and OSHA required safety procedures in performing daily work activities
• Maintain a positive working relationship with all levels of the organization
• Adherence to all company policies and procedures
• Work with customer / supplier contacts to gain approval for packaging
• Work with manufacturing both internally and externally to determine packaging requirements
• PFEP – Plan for Every Part owner

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Packaging Engineering or equivalent experience
• 3-5 years in packaging experience required, Automotive Packaging experience (preferred)
• Knowledge of / experience in packaging testing (ISTA, ASTM, UN)
• PFEP and process flow mapping experience
• Cost modelling experience – close working relationship with Purchasing and Logistics
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software
• SolidWorks, Catia – modeling experience; basic manipulations