Job description

Job Title: Packaging Engineer

Location

• Griffin, GA

Pay Range

• $55,000 - $72,700

Overview:

We are looking for a Packaging Engineer to design and develop returnable and expendable packaging for individual piece parts and bulk shipping. The Packaging Engineer will ensure the timely and efficient receipt and delivery of material within approved budget. Proper packaging design includes part containment, protection, and optimization of transportation and other supply chain functions. The candidate must deliver on cost targets set by customer or process partner.

Responsibilities:

• Establish packaging and processing specifications at the part number level for new product introductions, cost savings, or other supply chain improvement.
• Communicate with facility professionals on packaging issues related to receiving, warehousing, and/or line-side delivery.
• Perform cost analysis on current packaging processes and recommend changes where appropriate.
• Lead medium to high-risk Green Belt projects with product and logistics groups for continuous improvements & cost savings and avoidance.
• Provide NPI support to Engineering, Manufacturing, Logistics, and Part Suppliers in developing packaging solutions to machine components.
• Develop packaging solutions to protect finished painted components.
• Design for transport efficiency.
• Perform packaging optimization for OS&D damage reduction.
• Perform containerization analysis, testing, and quoting.
• Validate new packaging and containers during the pilot phase.
• Coordinate with operations for storage and ergonomic considerations.
• Coordinate with assembly planning for line-side storage and ergonomic considerations.
• Develop kitting/sequencing packaging for in-plant use. Repack reduction.
• Validate returnable quantities through simulations, MOQ adjustments and PFEP updates.
• Resolve safety and/or quality issues caused by current packaging.
• Resolve issues reported by customers and process partners.
• Develop, communicate, and maintain supplier packaging requirements.
• Audit conformance to packaging specification.
• Joint Process Improvement with packaging vendors and purchasing.
• Create custom packaging concepts using 3D modeling software (i.e. Pro-E).
• Research and analyze supplier design proposals, specifications, drawings to determine time and cost feasibility to complete projects. Packaging Specifications database and documentation.
• Data analysis, sustainability reduction.
• Manage repair/maintenance of returnable packaging.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor or Master of Science Degree in Industrial Engineering, Packaging, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent degree.
• 2+ years of packaging industrial design experience.
• 1+ years project management experience.

Skills Required:

• Experience in packaging.
• Experience identifying cost reduction opportunities.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• 3-D modeling experience.
• Strong time management, analytical and mathematical skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with diverse groups of stakeholders.

Skills Desired:

• Creo experience.
• Develop and deploy creative/original solutions to complex problems.
• Interpersonal, teamwork, organization, and communication skills.
• 4+ years of packaging design experience in the automotive or similar industry.
• Logistics engineering experience.
• Supply chain knowledge.
• Transportation and logistics knowledge.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $60,000.00 - $72,400.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• project management: 1 year (Required)
• packaging industrial design: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

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