What are the responsibilities and job description for the Packaging Engineer position at SoundOff Signal?
Description
General Position Overview
- Design and Develop Packaging and Containers for Incoming and Outgoing material
- Develop Process to standardize incoming material, launch new projects with appropriate packaging
- Work with Suppliers, Customers, Engineering and Purchasing to develop Packaging Requirements
Essential Job Functions
- Demonstrates SoundOff Signal’s Core Values in daily interactions with internal and external customers.
- Responsible for carrying out major assignments aimed at determining optimal methods and processes for manufacturing company products.
- Coordination of activities with other departments, such as R&D, production control, and purchasing.
- Product Launch:
- Develop Incoming Packaging Plan
- Develop Finished Goods Packaging Plan
- Develop Testing Standards with Mechanical Engineering, Suppliers, Customers and Purchasing Teams
- Continuous Improvement:
- Identify and Lead Kaizen Activities.
- Review Customer Feedback and RMA’s to develop Packaging Improvements
- Develop Returnable Packaging System with Suppliers and Customers
- Review Current Packaging and Develop Cost Reduction Strategies through Improvements and Standardization
- Participate in Sustainability Projects to Meet SoundOff Signal and Customer Sustainability Goals
- Serve SoundOff Signal Teams and Goals through the following True North Philosophy:
- Safety
- Zero Reportable Safety Incidents
- Quality
- 0 Customer PPM
- Process Support
- Keep Production Running, Manufacturing KPI’s, Preventative Maintenance
- New Product Launch
- Launch New Product at the Highest Standards and Lowest Risk
- Continuous Improvement
- Able to perform job consistently without excessive absenteeism or tardiness.
- Other duties as assigned.
Physical
Requirements
- Mostly office environment, occasional light manufacturing environment
- Fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Low noise level in a temperature-controlled setting
- Some level of domestic and/or international travel may be required
- May work remotely
- Mostly normal business hours with occasional need to flex hours
Requirements
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Packaging Engineering, Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Minimum of 3 years related experience preferred.
- ISO quality system and lean manufacturing experience/training.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Able and willing to train others as needed.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to work on multiple projects at one time.
- Ability to operate: PC, WORD, EXCEL, SolidWorks, Minitab
- Ability to travel on a limited basis.
- Statistical Analysis/Root Cause Analysis.
- Knowledge of ISO9001 Requirements.
