What are the responsibilities and job description for the Packaging Engineer - Senior position at Cummins?
DESCRIPTION
We are looking for a talented Packing Engineer – Senior to join our team specializing in Logistics in Indianapolis, IN.
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways :
Specialized Knowledge : Apply your expertise in engineering principles across various areas and projects. Your understanding of design, analysis, and release of packaging and container systems will drive efficient solutions throughout the product life cycle.
Collaboration : Work closely with customers and suppliers to specify design requirements for both expendable and returnable packaging. Your input will directly impact the safety and efficiency of shipping finished products and raw materials.
Continuous Improvement : Identify opportunities to enhance packaging quality, reduce costs, and minimize waste. Align these improvements with organizational goals to drive positive change.
Container Fleet Optimization : Define the optimal size for returnable container fleets through cross-functional collaboration. Consider logistics, inventory stocking levels, and other inputs to ensure efficient operations.
Site-Specific Requirements : Develop packaging requirements tailored to each site, considering Cummins Global Packaging Standards, safety protocols, storage needs, and equipment compatibility.
Supplier Compliance : Collaborate with suppliers to ensure adherence to packaging standards and regulatory requirements for both inbound and outbound shipments. Your attention to detail will enhance supply chain efficiency.
Strategic Procurement : Support Indirect Purchasing in packaging procurement initiatives. Your insights will contribute to cost-effective and sustainable packaging solutions.
Professional Growth : Continuously seek new challenges and growth opportunities. Leverage both formal and informal development channels to expand your skills and contribute even more effectively.
RESPONSIBILITIES
To be successful in this role you will need the following :
Action-Oriented Approach : Embrace new opportunities and tackle tough challenges with urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. Be proactive in identifying and addressing packaging-related issues.
Accountability : Hold yourself and others accountable for meeting commitments. Ensure that packaging solutions align with quality standards and organizational goals.
Complex Problem Solving : Navigate complex, sometimes contradictory information effectively. Use your analytical skills to make sense of data and find innovative solutions.
Data Analytics : Leverage data to drive decisions. Interpret qualitative and quantitative data, apply statistical methods, and visualize insights. Present conclusions that inform data-driven business choices.
Sustainable Packaging Principles : Understand the impact of packaging materials on the environment. Consider selection criteria, performance, and life cycle implications. Aim for reduction, reuse, recycling, and reclamation.
Industrial Packaging Design : Apply engineering techniques to create primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging designs. Ensure product protection across the entire supply chain.
Operations Integration : Familiarize yourself with manufacturing processes, equipment, and material flows. Develop packaging methods that integrate safely and efficiently into operational environments.
Distribution Conditions Awareness : Recognize environmental hazards and dynamic forces affecting packaging in supply chains. Design solutions that safeguard products during transportation and storage.
Material Knowledge : Understand the benefits and limitations of different packaging mediums. Choose wisely based on product requirements and sustainability goals.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Licenses, Certifications :
Bachelor degree in Engineering or related discipline is required.
Packaging Engineering or Packaging Science degree is highly preferred.
This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.
Experience :
- 3-5 years of Packaging Engineering or related experience is required
Additional Responsibilities :
Managing teams remotely
Advanced Packaging skills
Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate on the applicable range. The final salary offer will be determined after considering relevant factors, including a candidate’s qualifications and experience, where appropriate.
Job Logistics
Organization Cummins Inc.
Role Category Hybrid
Job Type Exempt - Experienced
Min Salary $97600
Max Salary $146400
ReqID 2408417
Relocation Package No
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Salary : $97,600 - $146,400
