Packaging Engineer II

About the role

TemperPack is seeking a Packaging Engineer II to join our Engineering team in Richmond, VA. At TemperPack we develop custom pack-out solutions using our high performance, recyclable packaging materials. Our Packaging Engineer plays a key role in designing shipping pack-outs based on customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Documenting and assessing existing pack-out solutions.
• Making measurements and calculations for packing elements, including density, void space, surface area, and other key metrics.
• Using math, software, and ingenuity to develop new pack-out configurations to optimize shippers for performance, economics, or other customer specifications.
• Maintain a database of solutions by performing diagnostics of inbound samples that will inform our solution design.
• Collaborate with other Packaging Engineers to develop, conduct and document thermal packaging tests in line with ISTA standards.
• This includes assisting in design, preparation, and maintenance of testing materials and equipment, along with analyzing data and preparing test reports for customers.
• Utilize CAD software to create accurate packaging diagrams for use in testing, sales and marketing documents.
• Software Experience in Excel and CAD programs such as SOLIDWORKS and Onshape.
• Organized and attentive to detail with a “test mentality” – able to define objectives, use creative thinking, eliminate variables, and clearly explain the outcomes to internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrate a continuous learning mindset with a willingness to learn and take on new types of tasks as the business grows.
• Other duties as necessary.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: BS in Packaging or Mechanical Engineering (or relevant degree in another discipline)
• Box and corrugated design experience (3-5 years)
• Cold chain shipping experience (2-4 years)
• Achieve ISTA CTP I and II certification within 6 months
• Project management experience
• CAD/FEA experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Team Player
• Excellence in Written, Spoken, and Listening Communications
• Detail-Oriented, Quality-Focused

Physical Requirements

• Able to lift 40 pounds unassisted
• Able to reach, bend, kneel and climb while performing repetitive tasks
• Able to work in hot and cold environments
• Able to correctly wear PPE for entire shifts
• Able to react and respond quickly to noises, smells, visual hazards, and alerts
• Able to be active and on your feet. Some days you will be mostly at your desk, but there are also days when you are moving around the lab, measuring materials, setting up samples, and other activities for most of the day.

Pay

The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations and refers to the amount TemperPack is willing to pay at the time of this posting.

• Richmond, VA: $50,000 - $80,000 for Packaging Engineer II Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate’s offer letter.

Benefits

TemperPack provides Equal Employment Opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a covered veteran/reservist, and any other class of protected individuals, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.