Packaging Engineer
2100 Winchester Road Neenah, WI 54956 US
Job Description
- Leads, manages and supports aspects of technical packaging changes/waivers/components/projects, including new product/package introductions or launches as well as product/process changes and rollovers. This includes die line development, unit load creation and prototyping/sampling. Packaging development may include various materials, including but not limited to fiberboard, corrugate, cartons, plastics and/or films.
- Determines packaging specifications according to the nature of the product, cost limitations, legal requirements, and the type of protection required. Designs package exteriors considering such factors as product identification, sales appeal, aesthetic quality, printing, sealing, fastening devices and production techniques. Develops the required type of packaging materials to maximize convenience, utility and function based on the product's physical characteristics, safety and special handling requirements.
- Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Demonstrates knowledge of internal company & external vendor/copacking operations, technology and production capabilities, as well as supply chain processes, to integrate operations and supply chain solutions and objectives into package development.
- Identifies and recommends new technology and/or materials used in the packaging industry to create leading edge package designs, innovations and prototypes.
- Designs and coordinates laboratory activities and tests using scientific systems/tools to assess technical feasibility in the qualification of materials, copackers and vendors. Provides technical support to ensure quality standards, package performance, and continued supply of products and packaging materials. Identifies and tests/qualifies alternate sources for raw materials and packaging components. Writes component/equipment test protocols/reports, trip/mill/vendor summaries, regulatory and technical reporting/documentation and trial plans/results.
Required Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering or related degree
- Basic knowledge of end-to-end packaging development process, including printing processes and packaging industry
- Strong planning/organizing skills with an ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects with conflicting deadlines and objectives
- Ability to conceptualize ideas and transform specific brand/customer/consumer goals into packaging structures and specifications, including knowledge & experience with testing procedures
- Strong problem solver to develop solutions and actionable plans for multiple functions and vendors/agencies
- Strong analytical skills to collect and interpret data and information to improve material/package/product/process performance
- TOPS/CAPE/CAD experience
Preferred Experience:
- Packaging Co-op/Internship experience and/or 1+ years of professional experience required
- Demonstrated accomplishments in Packaging Engineering preferably within the Consumer Products industry
- Basic knowledge of packaging development and operations/supply chain processes
- Experience in LEAN practices/manufacturing
- SAP/PLM experience
Kavaliro provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Kavaliro is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Kavaliro will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please respond to this posting to connect with a company representative.
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