Associate Packaging Engineer - Columbus, OH
About the role
This position is responsible for performing both primary and secondary packaging testing, as well as providing technical knowledge and leadership to identify and implement packaging programs for Abbott Nutrition.
Responsibilities
- Identification and development of new packaging structures from concept through commercialization.
- Identify and develop new packaging test methods and execute validation protocols.
- Conduct packaging test method transfer and implement at Abbott Nutrition manufacturing sites.
- Identify and implement cost optimized opportunities with existing packaging.
- Provide technical expertise on a wide range of packaging issues.
- Provide detailed technical input & support to A&E organizations employed on major capital projects.
- Provide key engineering support in the construction, commissioning and start-up of new facilities and equipment.
- Support the expansion group in the development of the project scope, design and cost estimates for global expansion programs.
- Deliver capital project cost estimates and timeliness that are accurate to ensure projects can be executed on time and on budget.
Requirements
- Minimum of 1 years’ experience in technical package engineering position or related field.
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Packaging, Engineering or related technical field.
- Thorough technical knowledge of a wide range of packaging materials, structures, and manufacturing processes.
- Experience in packaging test equipment and packaging software programs (ie. AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Cape Pack).
- Effective ability to collaborate across divisional and regional boundaries.
Qualifications
- Effective ability to prioritize and manage multiple global projects.
- Demonstrated leadership skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Able to effectively interface with broad global cross-functional teams.
- Demonstrated ability to make decisions independently.
- Effective critical thinking skills.
Skills
- ISTA certification is a bonus.
Benefits
Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plan.
Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Medical Benefits start day 1.
Vacation – 3 weeks accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) + vacation buy program + 5 personal days + 10 paid holidays.
Pay
The base pay for this position is $50,700.00 – $101,300.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
Schedule
Primary Function : Primary Responsibilities : Execute package testing for both primary and secondary packaging that support R&D and Operations. Issue test reports based on the data collected during the testing process. Support instrument qualification, test method development, and test method validation. Identify and develop new packaging structures from concept through commercialization. Develop and produce packaging mock-up samples for design review. Support and lead package function and distribution testing in the Packaging Lab. Implement project work for Abbott sites and third-party co-packaging manufacturers. Identify and implement cost-optimized opportunities with existing packaging. Provide technical expertise on packaging issues. Provide detailed technical input and support to organizations employed on major capital projects. Provide technical input to manufacturing sites on overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) improvement solutions. Successful candidate must demonstrate the following technical and leadership skills : Experience in packaging test equipment and packaging software programs (i.e., AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Cape Pack) Thorough technical knowledge of a wide range of packaging materials, structures, and printed material manufacturing processes. Experience in resolving supply chain challenges.