What are the responsibilities and job description for the Packaging Engineer - Senior Principal Designer position at Veritiv?
Job Purpose
Our Sr. Principal Packaging Design Engineer is responsible for supporting Veritiv custom packaging development as the Subject Matter Expert, collaborating with global cross-functional partners on our most complex engineering projects from concept to completion.
Job Responsibilities
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Our Sr. Principal Packaging Design Engineer is responsible for supporting Veritiv custom packaging development as the Subject Matter Expert, collaborating with global cross-functional partners on our most complex engineering projects from concept to completion.
Job Responsibilities
- Develop fully-engineered design-driven custom packaging solutions in support of the Veritiv Sales organization.
- Lead assignments requiring a high degree of functional competence and will review/approve peer technical drawings, SOPs, and test reports.
- Develop and present highly technical presentations for internal and external communication.
- Engage in and lead client-facing meetings.
- Manage complex schedule based on business priorities.
- Leverage SolidWorks, ArtiosCAD, and other relevant software and stay current with industry technology advancements and market trends.
- Drive processes/procedures to communicate technical information and decisions and communicates and advocates technical strategy/information to top management.
- Translate business strategies into technical initiatives.
- Support and guide fellow team through trainings and mentoring.
- Ability to work independently and with a cross-functional team.
- Expert-level software program experience:
- SolidWorks.
- ArtiosCAD.
- TOPS.
- KeyShot is a plus.
- Expert knowledge of packaging material design for manufacturing/tooling:
- Corrugate.
- Fiberboard/Rigid Box.
- Molded Pulp.
- Plastics (Films, thermoforms, molded).
- Foam (Molded/fabricated).
- Wood.
- Metal.
- Labels/Adhesives.
- Printing (Litho/Offset, Flexo, Digital).
- Expert understanding of packaging qualification standards:
- ISTA, TAPPI, ASTM.
- Calculation of cushion curves and safety factors.
- Expert understanding of:
- Design principles.
- Retail & e-commence design.
- Packaging design.
- Retail display and fixture design.
- DFM (Design for Manufacturing).
- DOE (Design of Experiment).
- Industrial design, engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain in a globally sourced environment.
- Ability to build trust with the team and partners.
- Positive, motivational, thought leadership.
- 10-15 years of related job experience.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, work under pressure, and adapt to sudden changes in the work environment.
- Ability to work quickly and efficiently.
- Excellent verbal, written, people, and diplomacy skills are required.
- Experienced in providing leadership to others regarding work related systems, processes, and challenges.
- Experience of interpreting strategy and policy in order to set and deliver objectives.
- Experience with Salesforce.com or other CRM is preferred.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Software program experience with SolidWorks, ArtiosCAD, TOPS and Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, Adobe Pro).
- Strong customer service skills (friendly, courteous and helpful).
- Strong planning and organization skills are required.
- Bachelor's Degree
- Engaging and inclusive culture with employee lead Employee Resource Groups, Veritiv Cultural Alliance, recognition platform, etc.
- Extensive training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities.
- Collaborative atmosphere with our customers and suppliers to create healthier, safer and more sustainable communities through our responsible operations and innovative solutions.
- Healthcare benefits and 401k with match start date of hire, paid time off and parental bonding time, tuition reimbursement, annual Profit-Sharing Program and much more! Learn more here.
Veritiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
EEO Policy US | EEO Policy Mexico
This description does not attempt to define the job's essential functions as defined by applicable disabilities law.
