W2 - Packaging Engineer - GJ2026

Ideal candidate will have that has a background in corrugated box design and has advanced skills in Artios Cad. If they have worked for International Paper, Westrock, or Pratt, this is a bonus.

Description
An exciting opportunity has opened up to join KCPs North America Packaging Team as a Packaging Engineer I. This is a pivotal role which touches every product KCP take to market, working with your customers in category / platform management, you will be responsible for supporting the packaging development for new and existing products.

Criteria/Requirements

• To deliver innovative, cost effective packaging solutions to the KCP business which minimize cost, add value to the customer and show strong progress on sustainability for KC and our stakeholders.
• To understand and strive continually to improve the capability of existing KCP packaging and packaging equipment to better meet customer and end-user requirements
• To recommend and support packaging development programs that reduce distribution cost or damage, or provide competitive advantage
• To establish and maintain relationships with packaging suppliers to maintain an up to date knowledge of packaging and packaging equipment developments.
• To understand and communicate the impact and relevant detail of North American legislation
• Assist with and coordinate packaging testing in accordance with ISTA and ASTM test methods

Technical Knowledge

• Advanced experience in Cad and corrugated box design
• Ability to conceptualize test/experiments to generate relevant data
• Knowledge of and experience with industry standard test procedures for packaging materials and packages.
• Understand correlation of final art to package design
• Awareness of applicable packaging laws and regulations
• General understanding of material supplier''s manufacturing process
• Knowledge of KC and customer distribution requirements.
• Knowledge of industry trends and procedures related to packaging materials and technologies.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor Degree in Packaging Science, Industrial Design or related discipline; 3 years of related experience are desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, prioritize and support projects on a self-directed basis.
• Demonstrated ability to perform in a team-oriented environment is essential.
• Expert level with TOPS palletization software required