Packaging Engineer

About the role

The Packaging Engineer position requires a self-starter who will design and develop custom packaging and contribute towards the establishment of the in-house manufacture of packaging from the ground up, including packaging, process, mold, and equipment design and implementation. The position entails developing custom designs to create functional, highly cost-effective packaging concepts that protect the goods and further develop our green initiative. The Packaging Engineer will create strategies for protection of products, test and implement appropriate packaging.

Responsibilities

• Analyze all existing products and develop and execute proposals for new packaging design and implementation
• Collaborate with various teams (Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Production) to develop the packaging
• Create innovative packaging designs, cartons and thermoformed packaging; and standardize all categories of the product packaging, assembly, and documentation processes
• Prepare all documents that are necessary to comply with all regulations
• Provide technical support to manufacturing teams
• Research, procure, and implement capital equipment as necessary – to be approved by executive management
• Develop, test, and implement manufacturing processes
• Provide support and problem resolution to manufacturing lines as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field
• 7+ years of relevant experience
• Must be Bilingual
• Drafting and engineering experience required
• Strong knowledge of SolidWorks and AutoCAD or similar, with 3+ years of experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, i.e. (Outlook, Excel, Word, Project, Visio etc.)
• Practical, hands-on approach to problem-solving
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Able to take the initiative and self-manage on high-impact projects
• Excellent project coordination and prioritization skills
• Goal-oriented with the ability to complete tasks in a timely manner
• Knowledge of vacuum-forming techniques
• Knowledge of injection-molding techniques
• Knowledge of packaging performance test methods
• Knowledge of general design engineering and DFMA principles, component manufacturing processes, tooling methodologies, material properties
• Experience with custom packaging design and implementation
• Able to adapt to shifting priorities and work adeptly in a fast-paced environment
• Able to communicate (read and write) effectively in a business environment
• Able to follow procedures and instructions
• Able to sit at a desk for long periods to assemble documentation and record data
• Able to walk the facilities to collect necessary data
• Able to lift, pull, push, and carry objects and supplies (up to 20lbs)

Physical/Mental Requirements

• Ability to communicate (read and write) effectively in a business environment
• Ability to follow procedures and instructions
• Ability to sit at a desk for long periods to assemble documentation and record data
• Ability to walk the facilities to collect necessary data
• Ability to lift, pull, push, and carry objects and supplies (up to 20lbs)
• While performing these job duties, the employee is regularly required to sit and use his/her fingers
• The employee frequently is required to talk and/or hear
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Ability to exercise independent judgment in determining how to conduct assigned tasks