What are the responsibilities and job description for the Packaging Engineer position at ITS - Integrated Talent Strategies?
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 Minimum five years experience in a related field. Program Management experience is preferred. Educational Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Packaging or Engineering required. LI-AL1
