Packaging Engineer - Spray Products Corporation : Job Details

Job Type Full-time 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. Requirements • 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.