Are you an engineering professional looking to help drive strategy for a strong and steadily growing company? Our client, a chemical manufacturer and distributor is seeking an experienced Packaging Engineer that will oversee and manage the packaging development process, including the creation of packaging designs, development and performance testing.
Apply today to join their expanding team!
Packaging Engineer Responsibilities :
- Establish benchmark measures at the start of the project and track success, including cycle times, lead times, savings, improved delivery and simplified processes
- Researches quality, price, timing and reliability of supply
- Develop and prototype packaging designs with marketing, vendors, 3rd party contract manufacturers and customers throughout exploration and feasibility stages
- Create comprehensive test plans and perform package ship testing to include distribution simulations, material performance, bench-marking and package / product compatibility
- Maintain knowledge and evaluate new packaging developments, materials, trends and packaging systems for possible product applications
- Test, analyze and selects materials for packaging based on innovation, durability, compatibility and cost effectiveness
- Perform basic analysis on bids, proposals and quotes, and provides data to Director of Purchasing
- Vendor management in packaging and chemicals
- Monitors quality and timely delivery of materials and follows-up with and purchase orders that need attention
- Responsible for sourcing year over year cost savings
Packaging Engineer Requirements :
- Bachelor's degree required, preferably in supply chain or packaging engineering
- Required 3+ years’ experience with working knowledge in packaging, preferably within the consumer products industry
- Sourcing experience within a range of packaging materials such as : corrugated boxes, plastic bottles, labels, tubes, cans, bags
- Knowledge of JD Edwards ERP system is preferred
- Excellent communication, organizational and reporting skills
30+ days ago