Packaging Engineer

Job Description

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This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

Onsite -This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Hamtramck Mi on a full-time basis.

The Role: The Packaging Engineer designs, tests, and implements packaging designs that are an integral part of the Automotive Aftermarket Product Development process. They also review and improve existing packaging designs.

Experienced level professional, requiring independent judgment and decision-making on significant matters as well as experience and or specialized training typically obtained through a specialized course of academic instruction.

Demonstrates very good understanding of the processes and procedures relevant to own work area with the ability to exercise decision-making skills sufficient to identify and propose solutions to leadership. Understands different areas of their function and how the operations of their area relate to others.
Identifies and corrects non-routine problems in existing systems and processes through independent judgment. Independently identifies and applies appropriate company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues.
Works under general supervision with limited guidance and direction. Determines an appropriate course of action within broad guidelines and can handle nearly every standard or typical request independently.

Exercises judgement within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
Applies learned techniques to drive the solution to a problem, which typically will involve coordinating and integrating efforts of a diverse team of colleagues.
Engages in daily interactions with subordinates and/or peers from other functional groups. These interactions typically involve the exchange or presentation of information. Required to collaborate with team members 1-2 levels above.
Adapts communication style to reach agreement in own area in situations of moderate complexity, demonstrates flexibility and ability to compromise.

Handles a range of moderate scope problems that are frequently routine but may vary, requiring analysis of various factors. Follows through on difficult situations and is expected to see through resolution.
Proposes new initiatives and delivers solutions, driving cross team efforts. Recommends opportunities for process improvement to leadership & proactively anticipates needs within own area.
Employee's impact is typically within their immediate work area and occasionally across their function.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities):

• Handles the complete packaging development process, including the creation of packaging designs, prototype development, and performance testing
• Fixes new and existing packaging problems involving designs, materials, processes and provides creative, timely, and cost-effective solutions
• Analyzes engineering drawings and specifications of product to resolve physical characteristics of item, special handling, environmental and safety requirements, and types of materials required for packaging
• Establishes standards and guidelines for supplier evaluation. Evaluates and selects packaging suppliers/vendors; periodically conducts vendor reviews
• Handles multiple projects simultaneously
• Works closely with global suppliers, engineering, product management, operations, and sourcing
• Participates in product introduction teams to deliver new products to market

Additional Job Description

Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications):

• Minimum of 3 yrs of Manufacturing Plant floor experience
• Prior Packaging Engineering
• Understand automation process & packaging requirements for automation
• Excellent practical problem-solving and analytical skills
• The ability to design temporary packaging

• Familiarity with time studies with re-packing
• Familiar with packaging shake testing and how to optimize performance
• Familiar with Specialized packaging, focus on maximizing density while still protecting part (fit, form & function) and meeting ergonomic requirement
• Experience with MGO & SPPS systems
• LMS (Lean Manufacturing Systems)
• Familiar with GMS Container requirements and ready to lead for GSC
• Experience working with suppliers to correct nonconformances, such as shipping label errors
• Ability to work with expendable container group and help optimize part density, feedback on carton design and inclusion of die cut openings on any bulk cartons for enable part picking
• Ability to track and remedy nonconformances in a timely manner to closure
• Familiar with Engineering part cleanliness specifications and how to work with supplier to obtain clean containers as required
• Work with 3PL (3rd Party Logistics) with movement of containers
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment
• Ability to work independently
• Experience working with suppliers

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Prior in Plant Packaging Experience
• Experience with packaging for hazardous materials
• Prior Group Leader experience
• ASRS experience

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