Job Description
Position : Packaging Engineer
Location : Greenville, SC
Compensation : $85,000 - $95,000 per year
Job Type : Direct Hire
About the Role
A manufacturing industry leader is seeking an experienced Packaging Engineer to lead packaging development and standardization projects. This role involves overseeing packaging design, qualification, and testing activities with a focus on optimizing performance, cost-effectiveness, and compliance with industry standards. The Packaging Engineer will collaborate closely with purchasing, production, and quality teams to drive improvement initiatives and packaging innovation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead packaging qualification activities, including test execution, data analysis, and reporting.
- Conduct packaging risk assessments and lead failure mode and root cause analyses.
- Oversee design and testing of new packaging as well as improvements on existing packaging for performance and cost savings.
- Plan and conduct experiments, analyze data, and prepare final reports.
- Coordinate packaging line trials, collaborating with internal and external partners.
- Facilitate packaging-related cost analysis and feasibility assessments with purchasing and production teams.
Requirements
- Education : Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering.
- Experience : 5-10 years in packaging engineering within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of packaging materials, formats, and processes, especially related to racking, returnables, and dunnage.
- Advanced expertise in packaging qualification and validation processes, as well as project timeline development.
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, to influence cross-functional teams.
- Ability to multitask and manage project timelines efficiently.
- Willingness to travel as needed to facilitate trials and collaborate across locations.
Benefits
- Full benefits package
- Relocation assistance available
- Paid interview expenses
Application Process
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