Packaging Engineer

Overview

On Site
$40,000 - $60,000
Full Time

Skills

Packaging Design
Supply Chain Management
Data Analysis
Manufacturing
Logistics
VLOOKUP
Microsoft Excel
PivotTable
Packaging System
Packaging quality
Shipping

Job Details

The Product Support and Logistics Division has an immediate opening for a Packaging Engineer in the Champaign, IL facility.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Our customers and their equipment are hard at work in every corner of the globe, and they can t afford to slow down or stop. They need our machines, engines and parts to do the world s work. That s what our logistics team makes possible using the latest digital, analytics and data forecasting tools to move material where it needs to be, when it needs to be there.

In this role, you will design and develop returnable and expendable packaging for individual piece parts and bulk shipping to ensure the timely and efficient receipt and delivery of material. Proper packaging design includes part containment, protection, and optimization of transportation and other supply chain functions.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

  • Establish packaging and processing specifications at the part number level for new product introductions, cost savings, or other supply chain improvement.
  • Develop, communicate and maintain supplier packaging requirements.
  • Lead initiatives and collaboration with suppliers and facilities changing packaging to improve efficiency within receiving, warehousing, and/or line-side delivery.
  • Create packaging concepts and container layouts using 3D modeling software (i.e. Pro-E). Perform cost analysis and develop business cases for implementing packaging improvements.
  • Procure and validate new packaging and containers during pilot phase.
  • Audit supplier conformance to packaging specifications.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Packaging, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain or other field.
  • 0-2 years of experience as a Packaging Engineer or Packaging Analyst.
  • Fresh grads with good academic background will be considerable.
  • Excel (VLOOKUP s and Pivot table)

TOP CANDIDATES WILL ALSO HAVE:

  • Experience with Manufacturing Enterprise Packaging System & Packaging quality.
  • Experience in conducting cost analysis preparing business cases.
  • Supply chain analysis. Experience in supplier collaboration implementing packaging and logistics changes.
  • Data analysis understanding. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong interpersonal, teamwork, organization and communication skills.
  • Experience within operations at a manufacturing environment.
  • Knowledge and experience with Pack Assistant and Teamcenter.
  • Familiar with company policies and procedures with a strong department background.
  • Additional packaging design experience in automotive or similar industry.
  • Creo or Solid Works Packaging Modeling experience is plus.
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