Packaging Design Engineer IIl

Packaging Design Engineer IIl

Austin, TX, USA Req #1144 Wednesday, January 3, 2024

Position Summary :

We are looking for an experienced and highly skilled Packaging Engineer III to join our team and take a leadership role in managing complex packaging programs for our customers.

As a Packaging Engineer III, you will be responsible for overseeing and advancing the entire packaging development process, demonstrating your expertise in mechanical engineering and / packaging engineering and project management proficiency.

Your leadership will be instrumental in meeting rigorous technical requirements and driving innovation while integrating evolving sustainability objectives into our packaging solutions.

Within the team you will be providing guidance and mentorship to Packaging Engineer levels : apprentice, I and II.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership and Requirement Gathering :

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in comprehensively understanding the specific packaging needs and technical requirements of our customers.
• Translate customer requirements into actionable design criteria.

Advanced Design and Engineering :

• Utilize your extensive mechanical / Packaging engineering knowledge and experience to develop innovative and technically superior packaging designs.
• Ensure that packaging solutions meet stringent technical specifications, and demonstrate expertise in materials selection, protective features, ease of handling, transportation, design for manufacturing, and safety.

Drafting :

Create detailed engineering drawings and specifications for the packaging solutions, ensuring accuracy, compliance with industry standards and best practices and GD&T standards (ASME Y14.

5-2018 & ISO 1101-2017).

Oversee and review drafting within design team.

Documentation and Presentation :

• Prepare comprehensive documentation packages that encompass design rationale, materials, quality standards, and cleanroom compliance.
• Maintain detailed records of design iterations and changes.
• Additionally, effectively communicate and present during design reviews with cross-functional teams, ensuring clear understanding and alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee and review documentation and presentation deliverables within design team.
• Implementation and release of documentation in customers’ PLM environment may be included.
• Conduct and lead design reviews with cross-functional teams, effectively communicating and presenting complex technical concepts to ensure alignment throughout the project lifecycle.

Project Management Proficiency :

• Demonstrate strong project management skills, overseeing multiple packaging projects concurrently.
• Maintain detailed records of design iterations, changes, and project timelines.

Technical Expertise and Innovation :

• Stay at the forefront of packaging technology advancements, materials, and best practices.
• Apply your mechanical / packaging engineering principles to continuously enhance and innovate our packaging solutions while serving as a subject matter expert within the team.

Sustainability Integration :

• Collaborate with sustainability teams to drive the integration of evolving sustainability objectives into packaging design and materials selection.
• Lead efforts to reduce environmental impact while maintaining product integrity and promoting sustainable practices.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. An advanced degree is a plus.
• 5+ years of proven experience as a Packaging Engineer or Mechanical Engineer or related field.
• Profound knowledge of design and manufacturing criteria for materials such as metals like aluminum and stainless steel, plastics, corrugated packaging, wood, and foam.
• Proficiency in CAD software for drafting and design (Solidworks and / or NX).
• Exceptional understanding of cleanroom best practices and industry standards.
• Leadership skills and the ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams while effectively communicating technical concepts.
• Ability to manage multiple projects / activities; results driven.
• An innovative mindset with a passion for sustainability and continuous improvement.
• Outstanding problem-solving skills and detail oriented.
• Excellent organizational, project management, and time management skills.
• Knowledge of product, logistics, and manufacturing processes.
• Process-oriented and ability to contribute to continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Other details

• Job Family General & Admin (00)
• Pay Type Salary
• Austin, TX, USA

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