Packaging Engineer 1

Develops and designs packing methods and materials to meet quality standards in the most cost efficient manner for the attractive and safe shipping of products under varying conditions of climate, environment, and differing modes of transportation, using lubricants, protective materials, ASTM and ISTA testing, and other methods as required.  Develop and manage packaging project level budgets.  Perform packaging vendor selection, review proposals/quotations of outside packaging vendors regarding the purchase of new packaging or the modification of existing packaging, and procure mass production packaging.  Regularly interact with customers, suppliers, and vendors as a representative of the company. 

 

Essential Functions:

• Provides technical support for Production Control activities, which may include monitoring packaging, maintaining and developing Packaging systems, troubleshooting issues pertaining to Packaging systems and activities and developing appropriate countermeasures, assisting in the coordination of new product activities, and conducting packaging/handling cost down activity.
• Designs and develops new packaging in order to meet internal and external requirements and to maintain TS-16949 compliance. 
• Prepares cost estimates, packaging proposals, and packaging specifications in order to meet internal and external guidelines and to stay within budget.  This may require interfacing with customers and suppliers.
• Works on various Packaging projects as assigned with an emphasis on user and/or customer needs, timely completion, and staying within budget.
• Assist in supplier development, and reducing defects and or damage.
• Work with internal and external customers on service part labeling systems
• Analyze, maintain, and update packaging requirements to efficiently administer inventory build ahead in support of line modifications. 
• Utilize Denso’s AS400 system to update customer packaging relationship files and input new packaging part numbers for purchasing and inventory.
• Responsible for analyzing, processing, and expediting packaging to support Production requirements.
• Support Production Control and Logistics with outside vendors on cleaning and repair of returnable packaging systems.
• Interface with customers regarding customer specific systems in order to satisfy customer requirements and maintain customer satisfaction.
• Participate in the development of the Packaging budget and annual plans for   Production based upon sales forecasts.
• Analyze monthly damage reports and take appropriate action.
• Maintains an appropriate level of conventionality and conformance in regard to the corporate culture as expressed in the Associate Handbook.  Relates well with others, including as appropriate, peers, supervisor, subordinates, customers and suppliers.  Maintains good attendance and assumes appropriate role(s) when working in a team environment.  Responds appropriately to unexpected and/or continuing situations which develop in the work environment.

 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree or higher in Packaging Engineering or a related field.
• Professional experience with Packaging & Design
• Experience with OE manufacturers systems (Toyota VPACS, GM OLCT, Honda RCM)
• Self Motivated - Project Driven
• Team Oriented

 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Packaging and Production control policies, procedures, and terms.
• Excellent written and oral communication and good presentation skills.
• Ability to coordinate and monitor a high level of activity as demonstrated under a variety of conditions and constraints.
• Ability to comprehend complex instructions and respond effectively as well as perform basic arithmetic accurately and quickly.
• Knowledge of appropriate office software applications.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.

 

Benefits Summary:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug plans 
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K with 4% company match
• Bonus Program
• Wellness Program
• Onsite Fitness Center (vary by location) 
• Tuition Reimbursement 
• Career Development and Ongoing Training
• Paid holidays and vacation 
• Cafeteria and food markets (vary by location) 
• Volunteer opportunities 
• Employee recognition (employee and milestone events)

 

Salary Information: Starting salary is flexible based on candidate education & experience. Expected range: $78,000+.