Packaging Engineer II

Position Summary

The Packaging Engineer II is responsible for exercising sound engineering judgement in the development of high-quality, cost-effective, functional packaging solutions which promote the corporate brand. This advanced role requires a strong working knowledge of packaging design.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Manage the various aspects of packaging development for many different products simultaneously, including tracking and prioritizing development tasks.
• Interface with Marketing, R&D, Compliance, Legal, Quality, and other departments to identify packaging needs and approaches for each product.
• Create cost-effective packaging designs for new and existing products that are innovative, efficient, and meet the identified needs.
• Ensure that packaging designs are fully released on schedule to support new product production timelines.
• Collaborate with vendors and Supply Chain to determine costs and feasibility of packing options. Initiate purchase orders to procure prototypes for evaluation.
• Ensure product packaging is in compliance with SIG SAUER quality standards, industry standards, and specific customer packaging requirements.
• Generate CAD models, detailed technical drawings, specifications, and other pertinent technical data for SIG SAUER product packaging.
• Responsible for completing documentation revisions for packaging as needed.
• Identify package testing protocols and carry out validation testing to qualify the release of product package systems.
• Responsible for the accuracy of packaging items in SKU BOMs within the PLM system.
• Process change requests and change orders within the PLM system efficiently and in a timely manner.
• Follow all work and quality procedures to ensure quality system compliance and a high quality of work.
• Provide technical expertise for packaging risk assessments and failure mode and root cause analyses.
• Travel infrequently.
• Engage in continuous improvement projects and tasks.
• Participate in and sustain 5S activities.
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Education/Experience & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, and 3-6 years of experience working as a Packaging Engineer.
• Technical knowledge of packaging materials, formats, and processes is required.
• Experience developing packaging per Special Packaging Instructions (SPI) preferred.
• Strong understanding of the manufacturing process for packing materials such as paper, molded fiber, corrugated, rigid box, crates, cases, foam, and plastic trays.
• Working knowledge of product fragility, environmental protections, electrical protections, and package testing.
• Proficient using Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint to compile, analyze, and present data.
• Proficient using Microsoft Project and monday.com is preferred.
• Proficient using CAD software for parametric solid modeling, drafting, and building assemblies; SolidWorks and ArtiosCAD highly preferred.
• Basic proficiency with creative design software such as Adobe Suite or equivalent required.
• Experience using a PLM system such as Agile preferred.
• Able to effectively manage a multitude of different projects concurrently, using strong organizational and planning skills to prioritize and complete tasks/projects in a timely manner.
• Must be able to clearly, concisely, and accurately convey ideas and information to others, both verbally and in written form.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team, as well as independently, with little to no guidance.
• Demonstrate effective coaching through sharing technical packaging knowledge, providing guidance and offering feedback.
• Able to work efficiently within tight timeframes in a focused manner to meet project timelines.
• Must exhibit creativity and grasp of knowledge in problem solving scenarios.
• Must be innovative and rise to the challenge of finding new ways to approach design, estimating scenarios and production capabilities.
• Experience using and maintaining firearms and/or related products is preferred.