Inter Package Engineering at 3D Systems in Wilsonville, Oregon

Job Description:

Who We Are

More than 30 years ago, 3D Systems brought the innovation of 3D printing to the manufacturing industry. Today, as the leading additive manufacturing solutions partner, we bring innovation, performance, and reliability to every interaction - empowering our customers to create products and business models never before possible. 3D Systems' solutions address a variety of advanced applications in healthcare and industrial markets such as medical and dental, aerospace & defense, automotive, and durable goods.

The Packaging Engineer should have a strong technical background and experience in designing, prototyping, and testing various forms of packaging. Design work varies from brand new, napkin sketch to VA/VE of existing products to eliminate product damage and/or reduce cost.

The Packaging Engineer must be a strategic thinker and problem solver. He/she should be well organized, disciplined and self-motivated, with the capability to balance multiple priorities related to NPI, Operations, and Organizational goals. He/she must be able to communicate with internal company personnel, as well as customers, suppliers, and third parties with equal effectiveness and professionalism. What We Are Looking For

• Design, develop, test, qualify and document packaging for 3D Systems products.

• Provide robust design solutions to protect critical systems.

• Collaborates with other Engineering groups to improve or upgrade product protection.

• Evaluates the ability of products to meet performance standards and specifications

• Able to interpret test specifications in order to write test plans as required.

• Manage and perform tests in 3D Systems' ISTA Certified Test Laboratory.

• Build prototype packages, if needed, in the package fabrication shop.

• Work with supply chain team to release packaging designs for production and implement with vendors.

• Identify and capitalize on cost reduction opportunities.

• Work with Supplier Quality Engineers to qualify and troubleshoot issues with the packaging commodity.

• Be a productive member of cross functional development teams across departments.

Experience

• Knowledge and experience with ISTA and ASTM test protocols.

• Experience operating dynamic and transit test equipment.

• Strong knowledge of packaging technology, materials and design principles.

• Proficiency in computer-aided design (CAD) software with project management skills.

• Background/experience with Product Development.

• Proficient in SolidWorks

Education and Training

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.

• 5+ years' experience as a Packaging Engineer or similar technical position.

• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Advise NPI team on early design concepts and potential points of failure.

• Practices continuous improvement methodologies

• Root cause problem solving

• Action oriented with ability to communicate at all levels in the organization.

• Solid knowledge of technical report preparation, engineering documentation, print standards, electrical and mechanical machinery safety

Disclaimers

• No soliciting from agencies without written approval from the hiring manager.