As a Senior Packaging Engineer, you'll play a vital role in designing, testing, and implementing packaging designs that are an integral part of our organization's product development process.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Oversee and manage the end-to-end packaging development process, including design creation, prototype development, and performance testing.
Troubleshoot design, material, and process issues in new and existing packaging, delivering innovative and cost-effective solutions.
Analyze engineering drawings and product specifications to determine packaging requirements, including special handling, environmental, and safety needs.
Develop and implement supplier standards; evaluate, select, and review packaging vendors to ensure quality and consistency.
Lead multiple projects simultaneously, collaborating with global suppliers and cross-functional teams in engineering, product management, operations, and sourcing.
Participate in product introduction teams, ensuring successful packaging implementation for new market launches.
Optimize the packaging supply chain for cost-efficiency, quality, lead times, and compliance with regulatory, customer, and internal standards.
Recommend and apply tools and test methods to validate packaging designs.
Partner with manufacturing to ensure packaging is optimized for scalability and production efficiency.
Create and execute comprehensive test plans to exceed customer and regulatory requirements.
Required Education, Skills, and Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Packaging Engineering.
Minimum of 5+ years' experience in industrial or consumer packaging.
Proficiency in 3D CAD software (Solidworks)
In-depth knowledge of packaging design validation standards (ISO, ASTM, etc.), drafting, and specification standards.
Experience with rapid prototyping, process improvement, and quality improvement methodologies.
Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and project management skills (PMP certification is a plus).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Dependable, accountable, and adept at fostering constructive and cooperative working relationships.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and email automation tools.