PakLab is a leading contract manufacturer specializing in health & beauty and household products. With three decades of professional product development service experience, we are setting a new standard in contract manufacturing. With our innate understanding of product design, development and formulation, as well as manufacturing and packaging mechanics, we work with our clients as a fully integrated strategic partner, creating innovative products from the bottom up. We employ a world-class team of Engineers, Chemists, Microbiologists, Lab Technicians, Designers, and Packaging Specialists who oversee the process from conception to completion. Service is the cornerstone of our corporate culture, and we will devote whatever resources are necessary to ensure a complete understanding of our customers' needs in order to achieve their goals.
About the Role:
The Packaging Engineer designs product packaging to ensure product integrity and appeal under varying shipping and display conditions. The PE tests, analyzes, and selects materials for packaging based on durability and cost effectiveness. They also review and improve existing packaging designs. They ensure packaging complies with all regulations. Works on complex projects lending Technical Resources in a joint Customer / PakLab Team environment. Responsible for overall design and development of secondary and tertiary packaging components. Must have the ability to identify packaging issues and propose solutions. Analyzes engineering drawings and specifications of product to determine physical characteristics of item, special-handling and safety requirements, and type of materials required for packaging. Consults with R&D, purchasing, customer service, maintenance and production departments to determine costs and feasibility of producing proposed packaging. Responsible for carrying out any additional duties as requested by direct supervisor. Develops sketches, specifications, samples, and written analyses of proposed packaging in order to present design for approval. Responsible for all artwork approval processes. Maintains specification database for all packaging as well as all pallet patterns. Work to design or re-engineer packaging that can be sourced from multiple suppliers. Carry out maintenance test/fill test procedure for all new packaging. Works in conjunction with the Art, Marketing, Sales, and Engineering departments.
Responsibilities:
- Design product packaging to ensure product integrity and appeal under varying shipping and display conditions.
- Test, analyze, and select materials for packaging based on durability and cost effectiveness.
- Review and improve existing packaging designs.
- Ensure packaging complies with all regulations.
- Work on complex projects lending Technical Resources in a joint Customer / PakLab Team environment.
- Identify packaging issues and propose solutions.
- Analyze engineering drawings and specifications of product to determine physical characteristics of item, special-handling and safety requirements, and type of materials required for packaging.
- Consult with R&D, purchasing, customer service, maintenance and production departments to determine costs and feasibility of producing proposed packaging.
- Carry out any additional duties as requested by direct supervisor.
- Develop sketches, specifications, samples, and written analyses of proposed packaging in order to present design for approval.
- Responsible for all artwork approval processes.
- Maintain specification database for all packaging as well as all pallet patterns.
- Work to design or re-engineer packaging that can be sourced from multiple suppliers.
- Carry out maintenance test/fill test procedure for all new packaging.
- Work in conjunction with the Art, Marketing, Sales, and Engineering departments.
Qualifications:
- Must be proficient in Word, Excel, Windows XP, Power Point, Outlook, CAPE or TOPPS, Adobe Illustrator as well as understand a working manufacturing database.
- Knowledge and understanding of packaging design validation standards (ISO, ASTM, etc.), drafting and specification standards is essential.
- Should have experience in rapid prototyping.
- Must be able to demonstrate project management skills and experience, project management certification a plus.
- 2+ years in packaging development or consumer packaging or related field.
- BS in Packaging Engineering or Mechanical Engineering preferred.
- Demonstrable proficiency in CAD software is needed.
- Understanding of process improvement, quality improvement concepts are needed.
Required Skills:
- Good Attendance.
- Able to work extended hours as business dictates.
- Flexible; able to move from one type of task to another without loss of speed or efficiency.
- Problem solving and decision-making skills are necessary.
- Able to follow procedures and instructions.
- Must be self-motivated, capable of working independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
What We Offer:
- Winning culture with a friendly, team-oriented environment
- $80,000 -$115,000 yearly salary
- Benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
PakLab is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.