Senior Packaging Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• The senior packaging engineer is capable of managing all types of packaging programs for a business unit.
• Is seen as a technical expert in the field by team members and is a key technical lead on project teams.
• Supports the packaging functional team with technical expertise.
• Identifies and assesses moderately complex technical problems and provides solutions and recommendations- knows when to seek guidance and technical support from others.
• Manages assigned packaging projects in a proactive manner.
• Is building technical leadership skills on the packaging functional team by developing own technical competency.
• Provides clear technical direction for projects.
• Serves as a technical mentor to co-ops and entry level engineers.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops and designs new packaging for safe, convenient and attractive transport of products under a variety of conditions.
• Develops packaging material standards and specifications.
• Reviews existing test methods and develops new test methods where applicable.
• Evaluates packaging and transporting methods and procedures to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Evaluates and recommends efficient packing procedures, innovations in packaging materials, and utilization of automation where needed.
• Develops engineering drawings and specifications with suppliers to determine materials and design required to maximize convenience, utility and function based on the product’s physical characteristics, including safety and special-handling requirements.
• Designs and coordinates laboratory tests plant trials to assess technical feasibility in the qualification of new materials, and equipment.
• Provides technical support to ensure quality standards, package performance, and continued supply of products and packaging materials.
• Participates on continuous improvement teams.
• May oversee the coordination of activities at contract packaging and labeling sites.
• Oversees exterior package design to ensure proper product identification, consumer appeal, printing appearance, and production techniques.
• Ability to Execute projects on time and on budget with minimal guidance from manager. Proactively anticipates issues and determines contingency plans.
• Sets up realistic timelines and testing plans.
• Works well with cross functional partners to execute projects with excellence.
• Tenaciously attacks programs.
• Is committed to achieving goals, through obstacles, issues and surprises. Able to change direction quickly if needed.
• Sets high standards of performance. Is assertive and persistent in project work and communication.
• Seen as becoming a technical expert in packaging.
• Technical background in Packaging, Packaging Systems.
• Solid understanding of materials, and packaging applications.
• Able to solve moderately complex technical issues without support.
• Communicates in a timely, concise and effective manner, both written and verbally.
• Able to present to V.P. levels in the organization without support from management.
• Active listener, interactive in meetings insuring POV is expressed and understood by cross functional team members.
• Ability to act in an appropriate manner in varying business situations.
• Open to others input.
• Seeks support from cross functional partners for new initiatives and approaches.
• Able to rally cross functional peers to goal or action.

Comments/Special Instructions

• Packaging engineer candidates for supporting Dial Professional: 5-10yrs packaging experience.
• Blow molding and injecting molding experience preferred.