Job Description
Develops, implements, and monitors package designs for new and existing products
- This includes conducting development / qualification tests and pilots
- Establishes and implements standardized specifications and test procedures to optimize package performance, quality, and operational efficiencies
- Oversees the prototyping and testing of new designs, including the interpretation of test results
- Leads technical projects ranging from individual research to management of complex projects and cross-functional teams
- Develops and implements design standards for projects
- Collaborates with internal and external partners to research, identify, and qualify new / alternative components, materials and designs to optimize quality, performance, or manufacturability
- Communicates with stakeholders to ensure successful new product implementations and launches
- Provides technical and professional leadership throughout the organization in support of project, department, and company goals
- Uses data driven decision processes to draw conclusions from test results and provides guidance to drive for a results-oriented approach
- Runs Engineering Change Requests in support of new package development, sustaining, and VA / VE projects
- Creates drawings and specifications for packaging components ranging from die cut corrugate to injection molded plastics
- Prepares cost estimates involved in changing current packaging to new packaging design; estimates savings expected as a result Reviews and revises packaging designs to meet departmental productivity goals
Essential skills and experience :
Bachelors degree in a Technical Program (Packaging Engineering or related Engineering field) 2-6 years of experience in a packaging design and engineering, leading project improvements and new product development initiatives is preferredArtiosCAD experience, Illustrator, Creo, and Cape Pack in the design and development of packaging designs and specificationsAbility to lead and coordinate projects and teams to optimize results and successDemonstrated ability to work across functions and among a variety of levels within an organization, on individual and group projectsProven experience designing and developing packaging for Retail, Commercial, and E-commerce productsStrong problem-solving abilitiesMust be able to manage multiple projects and meet established timelinesExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAptitude to author technical reports and specification documentsReliable and self-motivatedMust be open-minded, flexible, and able to adapt easily to changing priorities and accept new ideas quicklyAbility to maintain confidentialityExperience designing die cut corrugate and paper, thermoformed plastic, molded pulp, molded foam, fabricated foam, and injection molded packaging componentsExperience designing and working with pallet specificationsExperience with graphic design and printing technology Previous experience with PLM software and ECN processes