Packaging Engineer

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Sr. Packaging Engineer or Packaging Engineer
Location: Remote
Status: 12 month contract
Compensation: $40 to $55 depending on experience level
Experience level: 1 to 4+ years of experience in design and equipment, and a degree in packaging engineering
*Unable to provide sponsorship of any kind now or in the future or work with third party firms (C2C)

SUMMARY:
Manages the development and engineering of packages to ensure both aesthetic and objectives are met.Manage the evaluation and selection of packaging materials, packaging equipment, and processes that meet functional cost and consumer requirements.Manage optimization/cost reduction projects while working with cross-functional teams.Create and validate packaging specifications and possess spec approval responsibility for technicians and engineers and supplier production facilities.Execute appropriate packaging testing as required (ship testing, compatibility, resistance, etc.).Guide to matrix teams as subject matter experts for packaging technologies and materials.Create and approve source documents such as cost investigation, package profile, preliminary specifications, tooling/part qualification, and final packaging component specifications.Acts as an internal consultant providing technical guidance on the projects and problems by applying creativity, innovation, tools, methods, and techniques integrated with technical insights, knowledge, and experience to form conclusions and resolutions.Recognizes challenges in the technical platform and engages a variety of resources (internal and external) to consistently overcome technical problems.In locations where applicable, responsible for complying with all plant safety rules and GMP practices and programs to ensure safe food packaging products and to report food safety problems to those with authority to take action.  Size, scope, and complexity of assigned portfolio are factors in the level of responsibility. 
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Results Driven - Ability to focus on organizational growth, financial performance and achieving results.
• Critical Decision Maker – Clear, critical thinker that engages in thoughtful, data-driven decisions. Can summarize and draw appropriate conclusions from complex data.
• Customer Focused – Understands customers’ needs and places the highest priority on meeting or exceeding those needs.
• Teamwork & Collaboration – Builds rapport, collaborates effectively across the organization, and fosters an open and transparent communication environment.
• Integrity & Trust – Demonstrates honest, respectful, and trustworthy behaviors when engaging with stakeholders and achieves stated work obligations.
• Compelling Communication – Effective written and verbal communicator that clearly and succinctly conveys information across all levels.
• Leadership Courage – Exudes confidence and is a driven, assertive and decisive individual that manages conflict towards mutual solutions but also maintains composure during difficult situations and channels emotions effectively.
• Strategic Orientation – Ability to balance short-term goals with long-term organizational and functional strategic priorities.
• Innovative Thinking – A forward thinker who offers new, creative and often unconventional thoughts, opinions and methods for solution generation and problem solving.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Packaging Engineering preferred, or equivalent in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
• 1-4 years of related professional Engineering experience in the CPG/Foodservice industry.
• Proven background as a technical expert.
• Demonstrated experience and application of complex concepts, practices and procedures within a packaging related engineering field.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Proficient in SAP.
• Familiar with standard packaging software. (Tops, Cape, ArtiosCAD, etc.)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills and the ability to communicate and influence at all levels within the organization.
• Self-directed with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple accountabilities and multiple internal customers.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills and great attention to detail.
• Solid project management capabilities with the ability to organize and manage multiple packaging projects simultaneously from origin through execution.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule during key business deadlines.
• Must be team oriented with the ability to work on high collaboration and performance teams.
• Any graphic experience is a plus

Travel 5 to 10% Sr. Packaging Engineer or Packaging Engineer
Location: Remote
Status: Direct hire
Compensation: $40 to $55 depending on experience level
Experience level: 1 to 4+ years of experience in design and equipment

SUMMARY:
Manages the development and engineering of packages to ensure both aesthetic and objectives are met.Manage the evaluation and selection of packaging materials, packaging equipment, and processes that meet functional cost and consumer requirements.Manage optimization/cost reduction projects while working with cross-functional teams.Create and validate packaging specifications and possess spec approval responsibility for technicians and engineers at and supplier production facilities.Execute appropriate packaging testing as required (ship testing, compatibility, resistance, etc.).Guide to matrix teams as subject matter experts for packaging technologies and materials.Create and approve source documents such as cost investigation, package profile, preliminary specifications, tooling/part qualification, and final packaging component specifications.Acts as an internal consultant providing technical guidance on the projects and problems by applying creativity, innovation, tools, methods, and techniques integrated with technical insights, knowledge, and experience to form conclusions and resolutions.Recognizes challenges in the technical platform and engages a variety of resources (internal and external) to consistently overcome technical problems.In locations where applicable, responsible for complying with all plant safety rules and GMP practices and programs to ensure safe food packaging products and to report food safety problems to those with authority to take action.  Size, scope, and complexity of assigned portfolio are factors in the level of responsibility. 
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Results Driven - Ability to focus on organizational growth, financial performance and achieving results.
• Critical Decision Maker – Clear, critical thinker that engages in thoughtful, data-driven decisions. Can summarize and draw appropriate conclusions from complex data.
• Customer Focused – Understands customers’ needs and places the highest priority on meeting or exceeding those needs.
• Teamwork & Collaboration – Builds rapport, collaborates effectively across the organization, and fosters an open and transparent communication environment.
• Integrity & Trust – Demonstrates honest, respectful, and trustworthy behaviors when engaging with stakeholders and achieves stated work obligations.
• Compelling Communication – Effective written and verbal communicator that clearly and succinctly conveys information across all levels.
• Leadership Courage – Exudes confidence and is a driven, assertive and decisive individual that manages conflict towards mutual solutions but also maintains composure during difficult situations and channels emotions effectively.
• Strategic Orientation – Ability to balance short-term goals with long-term organizational and functional strategic priorities.
• Innovative Thinking – A forward thinker who offers new, creative and often unconventional thoughts, opinions and methods for solution generation and problem solving.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Packaging Engineering preferred, or equivalent in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
• 1-4 years of related professional Engineering experience in the CPG/Foodservice industry.
• Proven background as a technical expert.
• Demonstrated experience and application of complex concepts, practices and procedures within a packaging related engineering field.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Proficient in SAP.
• Familiar with standard packaging software. (Tops, Cape, ArtiosCAD, etc.)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills and the ability to communicate and influence at all levels within the organization.
• Self-directed with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple accountabilities and multiple internal customers.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills and great attention to detail.
• Solid project management capabilities with the ability to organize and manage multiple packaging projects simultaneously from origin through execution.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule during key business deadlines.
• Must be team oriented with the ability to work on high collaboration and performance teams.
• Any graphic experience is a plus