Engineer I - Packaging

Long Description

Position Overview:

Works integrally with external and internal technicians/engineers and other plant personnel on the development of new and the analysis of existing automation and material handling/storage equipment to continuously improve material flow. 

What you can look forward to as a Packaging Engineer I:

• Leads projects to implement automation and material handling/storage equipment to improve material flow.
• Contributes to the development of material handling/storage equipment.
• Defines requirements and ensures technical fulfillment as well as budget adherence.
• Selects vendors and leads the implementation of equipment in the facility.
• Develops material handling/storage solutions to improve processes and/or to reduce costs/investments.
• Analyzes and plans work force utilization, space requirements, material flow/storage, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
• Contributes to the technical design of automation and other material handling/storage equipment.
• Responsible for the implementation of the equipment on the floor from delivery to hand off to logistics/production.
• Ensures budget adherence during the implementation process.
• Confers with planning and design staff of vendor concerning product design to ensure efficient material handling/storage methods.
• Determines product specifications for the purchase of equipment or materials, according to specifications and quality standards.
• Contacts potential suppliers and makes the final technical decision.  
• Follows the evolution of the equipment and performs acceptance evaluation accordingly.  
• Responsible for documentation, preventive maintenance plans, and training.
• Estimates staffing requirements, and related costs on old and new equipment to provide information for management decisions.
• Confers with management, vendors and other plant personnel regarding logistics capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
• Supports and improves day to day material flow and storage.
• Involvement in team meetings with material handling staff and other plant personnel to help determine and develop areas of improvement.
• Responsible for creating procedures, PFMEA’s, and workflows to meet TS 16949 requirements.
• Leads projects for existing and new logistics and material handling processes using Lean principles to meet timing and budget as well as performance.

Your Profile as a Packaging Engineer I:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Packaging Science 1+ years of previous experience in Packaging
• Proficient computer skills, strong MS Office (Excel) and knowledge
• Good communication skills.
• Advanced knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within Engineering.
• Working knowledge of product line(s) and engineering design principles.
• Experience with engineering change systems.
• Advanced understanding of engineering techniques and principles.
• English language competency

What We Offer:

• A supportive collaborative team environment
• Annual Incentive Plan
• Paid Vacation
• Personal Time
• 401k Plan
• Health Care Benefits
• Paid Holidays
• A strong diversity culture
• Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities