Overview
Owatonna, MN
Full Time
Skills
Packaging designHuman factors and ergonomicsSAFEProductivityCollaborationAutocadBudgetPurchasingIMPACTMicrosoft OfficeTestingSolidworksStrategic planningPackaging engineeringIndustrial engineeringDesign for manufacturabilityValue stream mappingLogisticsMicrosoft ExcelProcess optimizationProject managementProduct packagingRegulatory ComplianceCost reductionDesignManagementSupply chain managementStandard operating procedure
Job Details
Location: Owatonna, MN
Description:
Are you a Packaging Engineer looking for an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact? Our client, located in Owatonna, MN, is seeking a talented Packaging Engineer to join our team. As a Packaging Engineer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safe and secure transit of our products to customers while optimizing packaging costs.
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Key Responsibilities:
As a Packaging Engineer , you will:
Contact:
This job and many more are available through The Judge Group. Find us on the web at
Description:
Are you a Packaging Engineer looking for an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact? Our client, located in Owatonna, MN, is seeking a talented Packaging Engineer to join our team. As a Packaging Engineer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safe and secure transit of our products to customers while optimizing packaging costs.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related Engineering field.
- Experience in designing packaging solutions involving corrugation, pallets/crates, and molded cushioning foams.
- Proficiency in packaging components, material compatibility, and related technologies for developing, testing, and implementing new product packaging and delivery systems.
- Familiarity with SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD software.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Three (3) years of Packaging Engineering experience.
- Knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
- Experience with Value Stream Mapping and Process Optimization.
- Project management experience.
- Knowledge of Label Matrix.
- Familiarity with Auto Bagging Solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
As a Packaging Engineer , you will:
- Develop packages, package components, and packaging systems that align with internal and external customer needs, supporting business growth, quality, and productivity objectives while safeguarding products during transit.
- Establish test procedures for packages, package components, and packaging systems to ensure compliance with safety, quality, and density standards.
- Monitor project performance to ensure alignment with the strategic plan, adhering to timelines and budgets.
- Create designs, drawings, and prototype samples using SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD software.
- Collaborate with internal departments to coordinate packaging-related activities for product launches.
- Identify and pursue cost reduction opportunities related to product packaging design, materials, packing labor, and freight classifications.
- Communicate issues and risks to schedules, costs, and quality in a timely manner, actively seeking and proposing mitigation strategies.
- Recommend packaging suppliers and work closely with the Purchasing team to manage quality, cost, delivery, and logistics.
- Provide technical expertise and consult on packaging best practices to enhance business performance.
- Manage corrective actions with service providers and vendors to address packaging issues.
- Identify opportunities for returnable packaging and drive implementation through the Supply Chain.
- Utilize drop testers and vibration tables as needed to validate packaging designs.
- Maintain ISTA Certification for the test lab.
- Implement Packaging Design for Manufacturability, focusing on ergonomics and minimizing total costs.
Contact:
This job and many more are available through The Judge Group. Find us on the web at