Packaging Engineer

Packaging Engineer

Location: Mossville, IL

Job description:

• you will design and develop returnable and expendable packaging for individual piece parts and bulk shipping to ensure the timely and efficient receipt and delivery of material.
• Proper packaging design includes part containment, protection, and optimization of transportation and other supply chain functions.
• Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: Establish packaging and processing specifications at the part number level for new product introductions, cost savings, or other supply chain improvement.
• Develop, communicate and maintain supplier packaging requirements.
• Lead initiatives and collaboration with suppliers and facilities changing packaging to improve efficiency within receiving, warehousing, and/or line-side delivery.
• Create packaging concepts and container layouts using 3D modeling software (i.e. Pro-E).
• Perform cost analysis and develop business cases for implementing packaging improvements.
• Procure and validate new packaging and containers during pilot phase.
• Audit supplier conformance to packaging specifications.
• Basic Qualifications: Bachelor of Science Degree in Packaging, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain or other field. 2-4 years of experience as a Packaging Engineer or Packaging Analyst. Top Candidates Will Also Have: Experience with Manufacturing Enterprise Packaging System. Experience in conducting cost analysis preparing business cases.
• Experience in supplier collaboration implementing packaging and logistics changes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal, teamwork, organization and communication skills. Knowledge and understanding of 6 Sigma project management principles.
• Develop and deploy creative / original solutions to complex problems. Experience within operations at a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge and experience with Pack Assistant and Teamcenter.
• Familiar with company policies and procedures with a strong department background.
• Additional packaging design experience in automotive or similar industry. Creo or Solid Works Packaging Modeling Experience.

Pratap Datla :: NOBLESOFT

pratap@noblesoft.com :: (972)-797-9017