Job Title : Packaging Development Engineer
Job Location : Hybrid position in Roswell, GA work on site Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Job Duration : 6 months; re?evaluation at that time for potential extension
Preferred : ARTIOS CAD; Degree in Packaging preferred
Candidate Should Know : ISTA and ASTM test standards; ASTM D4169 or ISTA 3 or 2 series distribution simulation tests
Must have TOPS or TOPS 2 experience
Experience : 3+ years required
Description
This is a pivotal role which touches every Healthcare product taken to market, working with customers in category / platform management. You will be responsible for supporting the packaging development for new and existing products.
Responsibilities
- Deliver innovative, cost?effective packaging solutions that minimize cost, add value to the customer, and show strong progress on sustainability and our stakeholders.
- Continuously improve the capability of existing KCP packaging and packaging equipment to better meet customer and end?user requirements.
- Recommend and support packaging development programs that reduce distribution cost or damage, or provide competitive advantage.
- Establish and maintain relationships with packaging suppliers to keep up?to?date knowledge of developments in packaging and packaging equipment.
- Understand and communicate the impact of relevant North American legislation.
Technical Knowledge
Ability to design corrugated, carton board, paper wrap and film structures.Ability to conceptualize test / experiments to generate relevant data.Knowledge of and experience with industry standard test procedures for packaging materials and packages.Specific understanding of healthcare packaging processes.Understand correlation of final art to package design.Awareness of applicable packaging laws and regulations.General understanding of material supplier's manufacturing process.Knowledge of healthcare and customer distribution requirements.Knowledge of industry trends and procedures related to packaging materials and technologies.Qualifications
Bachelor Degree in packaging, engineering, business, or related discipline; 3 years of related experience desirable.Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, prioritize and support projects on a self?directed basis.Demonstrated ability to perform in a team?oriented environment is essential.Expert level with TOPS palletization software required.Benefits
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