Package Design Engineer

Package Design EngineerSUMMARY: The Package Design Engineer will design packaging for the company’s Clients finished products, ensuring adequate protection of the product and accurate and attractive display for marketing purposes. Package Design Engineer will help the team identify the best practices for our overall supply chain Packaging Operation and help us implement process improvements. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, & RESPONSIBILITES:The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned.Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Be primarily responsible for efficientlypackaging for the company’s Clients finished products.·Collaborates with staff from marketing, manufacturing, graphics, and shipping departments to optimize package design.·Oversees the design of the finished product packaging, emphasizing marketability and cost efficiency.·Tests packaging systems and components for new and existing products.·Uses computer-assisted design (CAD) software to develop point-of-sale displays for products and packaging.·Researches and introduces prototype packaging using materials such as folding cartons, plastics, and corrugated shipping containers.·Drafts specifications for new packing ·materials that will adequately protect finished products.·Performs other duties as required.OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:·N/A SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: ·N/A POSITION TYPE/REQUIRED HOURS OF WORK: ·This is a full-time position. Hours of work Monday through Friday, time of day is depending on shift, 8 hours per day unless otherwise stated, 40 hours per week. No travel is required for this position. This position requires the employee to work on-site at the facility they are assigned to.QUALIFICATIONS: Required: ·Extensive knowledge of packaging material and design.·Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.·Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.·Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.·Proficient with computer-assisted design (CAD) software.·Acute attention to detail; Safety Minded/Orientated.·Bachelor’s degree in Materials Engineering or related field required.Preferred: ·Five years of experience in package design preferred.COMPETENCIES: ·Attendance/Punctuality·Dependability·Oral Communication·Teamwork·Ethics·Job Knowledge·Professionalism·Quality·Quantity·Safety & SecurityPHYSICAL:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Exposure to outside elements in open air warehouse May have exposure to high decibel levels from running equipment