Senior Test Engineer, Packaging Engineer

Main Responsibilities

• Use the test lab to help Nefab’s customers make better package design decisions.
• Subject matter expert in transport testing of transport testing to Nefab staff and customers.
• Serve as a technical expert in transport testing to Nefab staff and customers.
• Supervise dynamic and climatic transport testing including, but not limited to: vibration, impact, shock and drop testing, compression, and environmental conditioning tests.
• Prioritize test schedule.
• Ensure package tests are conducted in accordance with industry standards such as ISTA, ASTM, and/or to customers’ specifications.
• Interpret test data to provide recommendations to customers on ways they can improve their packaging.
• Coordinate the acquisition of new test equipment.
• Author the completion of formal test reports.
• Maintain test records and test reports in accordance with Nefab standards.
• Support R&D in the development of new test procedures, design concepts, materials, and tests.
• Mentor less experienced test engineers.
• Improves and / or propose new working procedures within his / her team.

Requirements

• Follow ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 17025 Policies and Procedures.

Qualifications

• Packaging Dynamics Professional (ISTA PDP) certification or Certified Packaging Laboratory Professional (CPLP) through ISTA (International Safe Transit Association) preferred but not required.
• Experienced with reading and interpreting documents such as protocols, industry specifications (ASTM, ISTA) and procedures.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and general computer literacy.
• Fast learner and ability to communicate clearly.
• High focus on customer service, and willing to go above and beyond to get the job done.
• Organized and impeccable follow-through skills.
• Critical analysis mindset, constantly thinking outside the box, Ability to find innovative solutions to complex problems.
• Precision, accountability, customer focus, leadership, flexibility, judgment, maturity.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in mechanical engineering, industrial design, packaging technology, similar engineering background or equivalent.