Packaging Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Packaging Engineer position requires a self-starter who will design and develop custom packaging and contribute towards the establishment of the in-house manufacture of packaging from the ground up, including packaging, process, mold, and equipment design and implementation. The position entails developing custom designs to create functional, highly cost-effective packaging concepts that protect the goods and further develop our green initiative.   The Packaging Engineer will create strategies for protection of products, test and implement appropriate packaging. 

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 available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED: 

The Packaging Engineer will work collaboratively with personnel from all departments, including Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering, Purchasing, and Production. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Analyze all existing products and develop and execute proposals for new packaging design and implementation
• Collaborate with various teams (Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Production) to develop the packaging. 
• Create innovative packaging designs, cartons and thermoformed packaging; and standardize all categories of the product packaging, assembly, and documentation processes. 
• Prepare all documents that are necessary to comply with all regulations. 
• Provide technical support to manufacturing teams
• Research, procure, and implement capital equipment as necessary – to be approved by executive management.
• Develop, test, and implement manufacturing processes
• Provide support and problem resolution to manufacturing lines as needed
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field
• 7+ years of relevant experience
• Must be Bilingual 
• Drafting and engineering experience required
• Strong knowledge of SolidWorks and AutoCAD or similar, with 3+ years of experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, i.e. (Outlook, Excel, Word, Project, Visio etc.) 
• Practical, hands-on approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to take the initiative and self-manage on high-impact projects
• Excellent project coordination and prioritization skills
• Goal-oriented with the ability to complete tasks in a timely manner 
• Knowledge of vacuum-forming techniques
• Knowledge of injection-molding techniques
• Knowledge of packaging performance test methods
• Knowledge of general design engineering and DFMA principles, component manufacturing processes, tooling methodologies, material properties.
• Experience with custom packaging design and implementation
• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities and work adeptly in a fast-paced environment.
• All candidates must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong decision-making and problem-solving skills, and outstanding interpersonal relationship and people skills.
• Able to work as part of a team and as an independent contributor
• Experience with process implementation from the ground-up a plus 

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Ability to communicate (read and write) effectively in a business environment. 
• Ability to follow procedures and instructions.
• Ability to sit at a desk for long periods to assemble documentation and record data.
• Ability to walk the facilities to collect necessary data.
• Ability to lift, pull, push, and carry objects and supplies (up to 20lbs).
• While performing these job duties, the employee is regularly required to sit and use his/her fingers.  
• The employee frequently is required to talk and/or hear.  
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment in determining how to conduct assigned tasks. 

BENEFITS:

• Competitive Pay / Salary commensurate with experience.
• Full health benefits (medical, vision, dental).
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• 11 Paid Holidays.
• 401k Retirement plan with 100% employer match up to 5% of employee's contribution.

Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Must be willing and able to work some Saturdays or stay beyond scheduled hours if needed.

The above job description supersedes all previous descriptions. This job description is intended to be a tool to describe the primary purpose of the job and the KEY duties and responsibilities.  This description does not state or imply that the functions listed above are the only tasks to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Management has the right to add to or change the job responsibilities at any time .

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:    Gaumard Scientific is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Gaumard Scientific is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Gaumard Scientific are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Gaumard Scientific will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Gaumard Scientific encourages applicants of all ages. Gaumard Scientific will provide reasonable accommodation to employees who have protected disabilities consistent with local law.