Packaging Engineer

At Delta Faucet, we are committed to transforming everyday experiences with water through innovative products and exceptional service. As a leader in the plumbing industry, we take pride in our dedication to quality, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. We believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our mission to create solutions that inspire and elevate the lives of all our customers.

About the role

Delta Faucet Company has an extraordinary opportunity for an Experienced Packaging Engineer to join our Packaging Engineering Team. Our Packaging engineers design, develop, and implement complete new product packaging solutions that exceed the expectations of Delta's customers. You will work with Marketing, Sales, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, and external suppliers to support new product development, quality improvements, customizations, and cost reductions. This role requires analytical ability, technical expertise in packaging materials and processes, and the capacity to make decisions in uncertain environments.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the design, development, and production of packaging components and graphics with external partners.
• Serve as the technical lead for packaging on specific projects, taking ownership of all aspects of packaging design control.
• Collaborate with marketing, engineering, and operations to develop innovative concepts and solutions for product packaging structure and graphics.
• Analyze packaging problems, identify root causes, and develop creative options for packaging opportunities.
• Apply company standards to ensure graphics, copy, and compliance/regulatory-related information is accurately applied to packaging components.
• Verify and validate efficiency of packaging designs by conducting packaging transit and environmental tests per ISTA standards.
• Author and implement Engineering Change Orders (ECO’s) as needed and communicate implications of packaging changes to all affected functional areas.
• Identify, develop, and implement packaging quality improvements, cost reductions, and customizations to meet customer and market needs.
• Lead the creation of packaging drawings, samples, and written analysis of proposed packaging designs for approval.
• Develop pallet stacking patterns, product packaging layouts, and instructions for assembly.
• Populate and maintain packaging attribute data within Delta’s ERP/PLM system.
• Ensure packaging designs stay in sync with company operations and ergonomic requirements.

Requirements

• BS in Packaging Engineering or related degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 2+ years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with design using corrugated, folding cartons, plastic thermoforms, pulp trays, and fabricated and molded cushioning foams.
• Experience with packaging development, production and printing processes, packaging material selection, engineering documentation, and packaging standards.
• Experience with standardized transportation testing.
• Experience with design for manufacturability, ergonomics, and PPAP steps for verification and validation of first production packaging from suppliers.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications, TOPS or CAPE, and product life-cycle management applications.
• Excellent communication and creative problem-solving ability.
• Solid engineering judgment and ethics.
• Ability to work on multiple projects and collaborate both independently and as part of a fast-paced team.

Benefits

• Culture: Recognized and award-winning reputation for equality, diversity and inclusion, flexibility, work-life balance, and more.
• Wellbeing: Comprehensive benefit plans; retirement, savings, tuition reimbursement, and employee incentive programs; resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.
• Learning & Development: LinkedIn Learning access; internal opportunities to work on cross-company projects.
• Social Impact: Four employee-led and self-directed Business Resource Groups; paid volunteer day annually; opportunities to share time, skills, and talent with charities and nonprofit organizations.

Pay

Hiring range: $65,900.00 - $103,400.00 USD. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, geographic location, and/or skills.

Schedule

Full time, Shift 1 (United States of America).