Packaging Engineer

Our Client, a Consumer Goods company, is looking for a Packaging Engineer for their Roswell, GA/ Hybrid location.

Responsibilities:

• To deliver innovative, cost effective packaging solutions to the Client business which minimize cost, add value to the customer and show strong progress on sustainability for Client and our stakeholders.
• To understand and strive continually to improve the capability of existing Client packaging and packaging equipment to better meet customer and end-user requirements
• To recommend and support packaging development programs that reduce distribution cost or damage, or provide competitive advantage
• To establish and maintain relationships with packaging suppliers to maintain an up to date knowledge of packaging and packaging equipment developments.
• To understand and communicate the impact and relevant detail of North American legislation
• Assist with and coordinate packaging testing in accordance with ISTA and ASTM test methods

Requirements:

• Advanced experience in Cad and corrugated box design
• Ability to conceptualize test/experiments to generate relevant data
• Knowledge of and experience with industry standard test procedures for packaging materials and packages.
• Understand correlation of final art to package design
• Awareness of applicable packaging laws and regulations
• General understanding of material supplier's manufacturing process
• Knowledge of Client and customer distribution requirements.
• Knowledge of industry trends and procedures related to packaging materials and technologies.
• A Bachelor Degree in Packaging Science, Industrial Design or related discipline; 3 years of related experience are desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, prioritize and support projects on a self-directed basis.
• Demonstrated ability to perform in a team-oriented environment is essential.
• Expert level with TOPS palletization software required
• Ideal candidate will have that has a background in corrugated box design and has advanced skills in Artios Cad.
• If they have worked for International Paper, Westrock, or Pratt, this is a bonus

Why Should You Apply?

• Health Benefits
• Referral Program
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities