Packaging Engineer

ITS has a client in the Toledo, OH area seeking a Packaging Engineer.  This is a direct hire position that has full benefits including 401k.

Specific Job Duties

• Manage all program costs related to service and packaging to budget. Prepare and issue complete requests for quote packages to potential suppliers, and complete a competitive analysis before awarding business.
• Maintain program information sheets, service B.O.M., Engineering change tracking, and APQP documentation.
• Lead and participate in team activities as required for the successful execution of required action plans for the launch of assigned programs.
• Participate in and present information / data as required at customer-initiated meetings.
• Define customer needs and expectations for all packaging & service. Establish customer milestones from design to production.
• Ensure packaging meets all customer requirements for synchronous manufacturing, ergonomics, environmental and safety standards.
• Create and maintain a timeline that details all phases of prototype and production packaging, including customer and milestones.
• Maintain an up-to-date open issues tracking report. Identify all action items requiring completion to successfully meet deadlines and assign follow-up responsibilities.
• Participate in a cross-functional team for source selection after analysis of potential suppliers has been completed.
• Provide cost and timing as required for all changes to or customer packaging and / or service program.
• Communicate the status of projects to Program Teams during APQP Meetings.
• Conduct all packaging trials according to customer guidelines.
• Maintain all customer-specific packaging information and approval forms.
• Work with the customer and develop a complete analysis of the packaging standards required to deliver a quality part to our customer's point of usage.
• Approve all tier II assembly components packaging by verifying that a defect-free component has been delivered.
• Work with the Molding Dept to design and manage internal molding WIP packaging to ensure maximum density and part quality
• Responsible for all service and backup packaging required to support customer requirements
• Responsible for maintaining maintenance budget as it pertains to returnable packaging fleets
• Work with internal manufacturing and materials teams to eliminate handling damage associated with packaging or racking issues.
• Work with internal cross-functional departments to ensure facility readiness to support service programs through the APQP process.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Related Work Experience

Educational Requirements

LI-AL1