Packaging Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Responsible for providing Engineering support for all packaging ideas at Kewaunee Scientific Corporation. The successful candidate will deploy problem solving skills to resolve packaging issues, reduce variability, and increase efficiency in all areas of packaging and shipping . This position will work closely with the Operations Leadership Team to execute the packaging/process strategy, including equipment selection and operator training, for their assigned areas. Primary responsibilities will focus on development of cost-effective packaging designs as well as driving continuous improvements. This will be done by utilizing Kaizen and lean manufacturing techniques to ensure key safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals are met.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

· Designing and Developing Packaging:

Developing and implementing packaging designs for various Kewaunee Scientific products, considering factors like product safety, shipping requirements, and environmental impact.

· Testing and Analysis:

Conducting performance testing on packaging materials and designs to ensure durability, safety, and compliance with industry standards.

· Collaboration:

Working with cross-functional teams, including product management, marketing, and logistics, to ensure packaging meets all requirements.

· Material Sourcing and Evaluation:

Evaluating and selecting cost-effective and sustainable packaging materials from various suppliers.

· Specification Creation:

Creating detailed packaging specifications and documentation for manufacturing and shipping.

· Regulatory Compliance:

Ensuring packaging designs comply with all relevant industry regulations and standards.

· Innovation and Improvement:

Identifying and implementing new packaging technologies and materials to improve efficiency and sustainability.

· Project Management:

Managing packaging projects, including planning, scheduling, and budget management.

· Problem Solving:

Analyzing and resolving packaging-related issues that may arise during the production or shipping process.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree (B. S.) in Mechanical Engineering (preferred) or Industrial Engineering and 5+ years of experience in a factory setting directly supporting manufacturing. Broad working knowledge Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement techniques in relation to packaging and shipping operations.
Should have a proven track record of experience in data analysis and problem solving to include the use of run charts, Pareto analysis, PFMEA, 5 Whys, 8D, and other problem-solving techniques.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information in oral and written form to top management, staff members, and line employees.

REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• Applicants should be able to demonstrate hands on experience of utilizing data and proven problem-solving techniques to implement and sustain solutions that realize tangible improvements in safety, quality, and costs.
• Applicants must have prior working experience with formal quality management systems. Applicants must be well versed in Microsoft Office products and AutoCAD / SolidWorks and previous powder coating experience / exposure is desirable.
• Applicants should be results oriented, demonstrate strong initiative and be able work both independently and within team environments to serve as a change agent and promote a continuous improvement culture.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk; sit; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, twist and/or turn. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and wet or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet with moderate noise in certain areas.