Sr Engineer - Packaging

Kohler Co.; Nuevo León; On-site; MXN 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Kohler Co. is seeking an Sr Engineer - Packaging to design, implement, and improve structural packaging for Kitchen and Bath core products at our Mexico site. You will drive packaging innovations, work with global teams, and ensure compliance with standards and sustainability goals.

The role requires a packaging engineering degree, 2–4 years of relevant experience, and proficiency with CAD tools and manufacturing processes. Onsite work in Nuevo León, Mexico, with collaboration across functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering required.
• 2–4 years of packaging design experience.
• Ability to drive engineering-based solutions to complex problems.
• Knowledge of packaging materials and manufacturing processes.
• DFM principles applied to packaging design.
• Ability to work with global cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, document, and evaluate packaging applications for new and existing products, incorporating technology and efficiency.
• Provide engineering support for product packaging from concept through production/distribution, to final installation and/or destination.
• Incorporate quality practices with focus on corporate, divisional, and departmental goals.
• Facilitate engineering innovation in daily activities and challenges.
• Perform total cost benefit analysis and finalize annualized savings for projects.
• Develop CAD prototypes and verify designs; coordinate testing of alternatives.
• Create/update BOMs, submit engineering change requests, and release revised designs in Windchill and SAP.
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure packaging changes comply with regional/global regulations, processes, standards, sustainability goals, and customer requirements.
• Create/update internal packaging standards as required.

Skills

Fluent in English

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Packaging Engineering

Tools

ArtiosCAD

Adobe Illustrator

CAPE

PTC Creo

MS Office

Job description

Sr Engineer - Packaging

Work Mode: Onsite

BASIC FUNCTION

Under the direction of the Packaging Engineering Mgr, this position will be responsible for the design, implementation, and improvement of structural packaging for Kitchen and Bath core products, including material handling, graphic communication, environmental response, and replacement part packaging support.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, document, and evaluate packaging applications for new and existing Kitchen and Bath core products, incorporating technology, efficiency, and creativity.
• Provide engineering support for product packaging from concept through production/distribution, to final installation and/or destination.
• Incorporate quality practices with focus on corporate, divisional, and departmental strategies and goals.
• Facilitate engineering innovation in daily activities and challenges.
• Perform total cost benefit analysis and finalize annualized savings for given projects.
• Develop alternative design concept prototypes and CAD drawings using design software. Coordinate the development and verification testing of alternative designs.
• Create/update BOMs, submit engineering change requests and release the revised designs in Windchill and SAP.
• Work with cross functional teams to ensure packaging changes are compliant with regional/global packaging regulations, operations processes, internal packaging standards, sustainability goals, and customer requirements.
• Create/update internal packaging standards as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in Packaging Engineering
• A minimum of 2-4 years related work experience with solid knowledge of engineering principles applied to the design of product packaging.
• Demonstrated ability to drive solid engineering-based solutions to complex problems.
• Proficient knowledge of manufacturing processes of all packaging material types such as corrugated, honeycomb, molded pulp, foams, films, wood, sustainable materials (reusable, recyclable, compostable).
• Basic knowledge of product materials and manufacturing processes such as plastic injection molding, brass/zinc casting processes, steel stamping and fabrication processes, compression molding, etc preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated expertise to apply DFM principles (manufacturability, assembly, safety, cost) to packaging design.
• Must have good communication skills to work globally with cross function teams.
• Fluent in English language.
• Proficient in ArtiosCAD, Adobe Illustrator, CAPE, PTC Creo Software & MS Office tools.

Why Choose Kohler?

We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30,000 bold leaders across the globe, we’re driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives.

About Us

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