Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Reporting to the Packaging Engineering Manager, the Packaging Engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams and will provide input on structural designs, material specifications, feasibility analysis, manufacturing instructions, and time / cost standards of proposed packaging solutions.

· Define packaging materials and develop packaging design requirements

· Provide technical support with packaging concepts, materials, and feasibility and supplier accountability.

· Evaluate packaging according to accepted industry test specifications, rules and requirements to validate effectiveness and DOT shipping compliance and structural integrity.

· Provide trouble-shooting support related to packaging production issues.

· Responsible for management of change including customer changes, Spray Product changes, regulatory changes and vendor changes.

· Develop BOMs in support of shop floor manufacturing

· Maintain hazardous package certifications and compliance

· Maintain current knowledge of relevant regulations, including proposed and final rules and communicate same as required.

· Responsible for carrying out company policy and initiatives.

· Design and develop primary and secondary packaging for aerosol products (cans, boxes, labels, overpacks)

· Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) and item records for finished goods and packaging components.

· Collaborate with engineers and production staff to ensure accurate ERP entries for all product configurations.

· Track and implement changes to packaging specifications, labels, and component specs.

· Review technical drawings and ensure alignment with ERP records and manufacturing instructions.

· Work cross-functionally with purchasing, QA, and production to validate packaging data.

· Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements for labeling and packaging materials.

· Other projects and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

· Other projects and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

KEY SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

· Four-year college degree in Packaging Engineering or a similar engineering discipline or at least 3+ years industry experience relevant to consumer product packaging.

· Familiar with manufacturing chemical plant operations

· Strong computer skills including applications routinely used for managing and editing labels and customer artwork (TOPS, Nice, AI, and EPS files)

· Proficiency with MS Office Suite including Excel and Access

· Interpersonal skills to collaborate at various technical levels, with individuals in other business functions, and with the potential to function in a supervisory role.

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team

· Strong project management and delivering results

· Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, and analytical skills

· Background in commercialization of products

· Ability to effectively communicate with both internal and external customers in order to understand packaging requirements

· Preference given to individuals with experience in core system/ERP (Deacom and Deacom reporting tools)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position will perform most job duties in an office environment where using a computer, software applications, etc. are essential.

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