What are the responsibilities and job description for the Packaging Engineer position at Lifetime Products, Inc.?
Lifetime Products, Inc is hiring a Packaging Engineer who will be responsible for the packaging design of new and existing products. This candidate will be a part of an energetic group of professionals designing packaging for world-class consumer products. Qualified applicants must possess a 4 year Packaging Engineering degree or at least 2 years of packaging design related experience with a good knowledge of the different types of packaging materials. Excellent communication and computer skills are required. Members of this team contribute to a positive atmosphere throughout the area, and employs effective team work and motivational skills that drive continuous improvement. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications, Creo (Pro/E) or similar software, and a knowledge of LPDS/D365 would be a plus.
Lifetime Products is a Utah-based manufacturer of lifestyle goods including basketball hoops, kayaks, kid's playground equipment, and outdoor sheds, and is the world's leading manufacturer of plastic tables and chairs. As a privately-owned, U.S.-based company, Lifetime aims to provide opportunities for our people, and to always produce quality products through innovation, creativity, and responsible design and manufacturing. As a member of the Lifetime team, you would be part of a family that values its employees' long-term development and success, and that is committed to quality in both the factory and the office. Our employees don't just love our team, they also love the products we make together.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
CAD Management (CREO, LPDS):
- Create CAD and drawings for new packaging components
- Assist in releasing drawings
- Assist in coordinating and sending part drawings and files to vendors
Design verification (SimplePack, LPDS, Word, Excel):
- Create test orders
- Coordinate the following: ordering of product, delivery of product, and packaging of product for verification and testing
Other (LPDS, D365, PowerPoint):
- Contribute in brain-storming meetings
- Review packaging processes, and make suggestions to improve value-stream costs
- Perform packaging project related tasks generated from LPDS
- Find and retrieve answers to questions from other areas relating to Packaging Design
- Analyzing and resolving problem reports generated from other areas
- Enter packaging weights and dimensions into applicable databases
- Other duties as assigned
SKILLS
- Must have good oral/written communication skills
- Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently
- Ability to set priorities based on current business and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Ability to coordinate with local and remote team members
- Self starter with drive for results and attention to detail
- Independently complete assignments within established time frames
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Four-year Packaging Engineering degree or 2 years packaging engineering design related experience. Relocation is not offered for this position.
Lifetime Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
