Packaging Engineer

Description Overview

Provides package engineering support and packaging component expertise through the design, development, and maintenance of packaging standards for various company and outside sub-contracting packaging sites.

Scope of the Role

• Develops and prepares packaging specifications and bills of materials, cost estimates and rationalizations.
• Counsels and documents package testing for component approval or troubleshooting.
• Works closely with other Business Units and functional teams to support launch of new products/packages and develop promotions and displays, develops cost savings initiatives.
• Works closely with other Business Units to resolve packaging issues associated with packaging component quality, packaging equipment, and packaging line efficiencies.
• Provide deviation resolutions related to packaging component quality.
• Coordinates, conducts, and documents packaging line trials for new or improved packaging components.
• Manages changes; resolves or escalates project issues using red flags or scope changes.
• Works closely with team members, managers, and directors to clearly articulate project status, noted issues and potential solutions.
• Participates in the selection of new equipment and/or tooling.

Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering or other engineering discipline; typically, 4-8 years of packaging development experience in an operational environment.
• Possesses thorough knowledge of cGMPs, and a working knowledge of USP Testing and CR protocol testing.
• Ability to execute testing protocols for a wide variety of packaging components.
• Proven ability to work independently toward specific goals and to exercise initiative in identifying projects.
• Strong analytical skills, problem solving skills, interpersonal skills, and a commitment to customer service.
• Demonstrated broad knowledge of methods in package design, testing, and packaging materials.

Benefits

We believe our people are our greatest asset. Alongside competitive compensation, we offer benefits tailored to supporting you and your family, as well as career development opportunities to ensure you feel valued and supported, both professionally and personally.

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Hybrid Working Approach

We love our offices and the setting they provide for in-person collaboration and celebration. But we also appreciate the opportunity to work remotely can energise you too, so we promote flexibility with the ability to work two days a week from home in many roles.

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Nearest Major Market

Grand Rapids