Job Summary
The Package Engineering Intern will focus on three main objectives. These objectives include : cost improvement, winning in the e-Commerce channel, and quality improvement.
These will be achieved through packaging structural changes to existing appliances. The role will involve collaborative work with cross-functional team members across the organization.
There will be functional responsibilities for each step of the commercialization process, end-to-end.
We have two openings, one for January - June 2025 and the second for July - December 2025
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
- Project management specific to packaging development for CI initiatives with sourcing and suppliers
- Organize brainstorming sessions for review of existing packaging structures to identify potential CI opportunities
- Prioritize cost savings opportunities using risk assessment tools and cross-functional team feedback
- Learn documentation processes for packaging end-to-end design, including but not limited to : material, die lines, packaging assembly, bill of material, palletization
- Facilitate activities around the design and development of structural packaging containers for the e-Commerce channel
- Organize a reverse engineering cost exercise of competitive packaging structures within a sub-category
- Work directly with international vendors to improve material and structural performance through the packaging life-cycle
- Drive continuous improvement in the area of sustainability
- Other Duties as assigned by manager
Education and Experience Profile
- Currently pursuing a degree in Engineering, preferably in Package Engineering
- Completion of second year in coursework is preferred
Required Skills
- Proficiency with computer software including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
- Planning skills with attention to details / accuracy
- Effectively organize and prioritize work information and tasks
- Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a team environment
- Ability to problem-solve including problem identification, root-cause analysis, corrective actions, effectiveness verification
- Effective written and verbal communication
- Goal-oriented and self-directed
Work Environment
Working conditions are normal for an office environment.
19 days ago