Packaging Engineer Jobs

Job Details

Job Location

Construction Innovations Corporate - Mather - Mather, CA

Position Type

Full Time

Travel Percentage

Negligible

Job Shift

Day

Description

OVERVIEW:

The Packaging Engineer is responsible for developing, designing, and testing standards and guidelines for developing packaging solutions for the organization’s products. This position works with internal resources (i.e., engineering, product management, operations, sourcing, etc.) and packaging suppliers to achieve functional packaging goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with cross functional teams to ensure the most effective packaging solutions
• Analyze engineering drawings and specifications of product to determine physical characteristics of item, special handling, environmental and safety requirements, and types of materials required for packaging
• Specify and recommend efficiency tools and test methods to develop and validate packaging designs
• Oversee and manage complete packaging development process, including the creation of packaging designs, prototype development, and performance testing
• Establish standards and guidelines for packaging supplier evaluation. Evaluate and select packaging suppliers/vendors; periodically conduct vendor reviews
• Participate in product introduction teams, to deliver new products to market
• Work with the manufacturing department to ensure that the packaging designs are optimized for manufacturability
• Identify packaging challenges involving designs, materials and processes, and provide creative, timely, and cost-effective solutions

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The Packaging Engineer spends most of their time either in an office environment or at the manufacturing plant. The office is an open and collaborative space where work is performed both independently and with the team. When at the plant, work is performed in a more traditional manufacturing environment, with higher noise levels and frequent movement of people and equipment.

REPORTING STRUCTURE:

This position reports directly to the Senior Design Manager.

CAREER ADVANCEMENT:

Career advancement at Construction Innovations is possible with all positions, but is not guaranteed. Advancement could be within the current department or to other departments within the company.

LOCATION:

Construction Innovations facilities and offices are located in Sacramento, CA and Mather, CA.

COMPENSATION:

Construction Innovations pays hourly/salary rates commensurate with each employee’s knowledge, experience and skill level.

EOE

Qualifications

DESIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• 3+ years’ experience in industrial or consumer packaging
• Experience in project management
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge and understanding of packaging design validation standards (ISO, ASTM, etc.), drafting, and specification standards
• Bachelor’s Degree in mechanical engineering or packaging engineering preferred
• Working knowledge of computer systems including CAD, Solidworks, and Microsoft Tools including MS Project.
• Good communication skills, orally and in writing
• Experience in rapid prototyping
• Understanding of process improvement, quality improvement concepts (ISO 9001 certification is a plus)
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Regularly stoop, kneel, reach with hands and arms at waist level and below the waist.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull at least 50 lbs. unassisted.
• Required to have visual acuity to operate various tools, read fine print, and identify colors.
• Continuously stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms above shoulder height; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear.

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