Packaging Engineer
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Packaging Engineer 2

Mossville, IL

12 months

Job Description

Our customers and their equipment are hard at work in every corner of the globe, and they can't afford to slow down or stop. They need our machines, engines and parts to do the world's work. That's what our logistics team makes possible—using the latest digital, analytics and data forecasting tools to move material where it needs to be, when it needs to be there. The Product Support and Logistics Division has an immediate opening for a Packaging Engineer in the Mossville, IL - CC facility. In this role, you will design and develop returnable and expendable packaging for individual piece parts and bulk shipping to ensure the timely and efficient receipt and delivery of material. Proper packaging design includes part containment, protection, and optimization of transportation and other supply chain functions.

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: Establish packaging and processing specifications at the part number level for new product introductions, cost savings, or other supply chain improvement. Develop, communicate and maintain supplier packaging requirements. Lead initiatives and collaboration with suppliers and facilities changing packaging to improve efficiency within receiving, warehousing, and/or line-side delivery. Create packaging concepts and container layouts using 3D modeling software (i.e. Pro-E). Perform cost analysis and develop business cases for implementing packaging improvements. Procure and validate new packaging and containers during pilot phase. Audit supplier conformance to packaging specifications.

Basic Qualifications: Bachelor of Science Degree in Packaging, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain or other field. 2-4 years of experience as a Packaging Engineer or Packaging Analyst.

Top Candidates Will Also Have: Experience with Manufacturing Enterprise Packaging System. Experience in conducting cost analysis preparing business cases. Experience in supplier collaboration implementing packaging and logistics changes. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong interpersonal, teamwork, organization and communication skills. Knowledge and understanding of 6 Sigma project management principles. Develop and deploy creative / original solutions to complex problems. Experience within operations at a manufacturing environment. Knowledge and experience with Pack Assistant and Teamcenter. Familiar with company policies and procedures with a strong department background. Additional packaging design experience in automotive or similar industry. Creo or Solid Works Packaging Modeling Experience.

Position's Contributions to Work Group:

- Delivering a positive customer experience with each engagement/touch point. Classifying captured DSS events. Following appropriate escalation processes and customer notification procedures.

Typical task breakdown:

The Packaging Engineer 2 will work to provide engineered solutions to preserve part integrity through warehousing and production processes.

- Collaboration with suppliers to provide engineered packaging solutions

- Collaboration with internal process partners to provide engineered packaging solutions

- Design packaging solutions in Kreo or other modeling software

- Document packaging specifications

- Analyze business plans and proposals to provide cost effective solutions

Interaction with team:

- Ability to work in a team environment and engage with process partners

- Ability to receive voice of the customer to develop solutions to solve business challenges

Work environment:

- Office & Warehouse

Education & Experience Required:

- Bachelor's Degree – Discipline in Packaging Engineering, Logistics Engineering, Supply Chain, or Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering and 2-4 years' experience.

Technical Skills

(Required)

- Intermediate computer skills (Office 365, Email, Task Specific Software…)

- Ability to use 3D modeling software

- Data analysis

Soft Skills

(Required)

- Time management

- Communication at a professional level

- Prioritization of work content

- Ability to work in a team

Disqualifiers/Red Flags:

- Short job history