Junior Packaging Engineer — Hybrid, Innovative Packaging

Rheem Manufacturing Company; Fort Smith (AR); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rheem Manufacturing Company in Fort Smith, AR is seeking a Packaging Engineer to drive packaging development, testing for new products, cost reductions, and supply chain support for Water Heater Products. This hybrid role involves collaboration with development teams, cross-functional reviews, and relocation assistance with up to 10% travel.

The position requires a packaging/engineering degree and hands-on experience with packaging test protocols, materials, and software such as ArtiosCad or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Science or Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in developing packaging test protocols representing a total supply chain.
• Working knowledge of ASTM, ISTA, ISO and other packaging qualification standards.
• Experience in production start-ups and equipment trials for new packaging design projects.
• Working knowledge of ArtiosCad, Solidworks, or similar solid modeling software.

Responsibilities

• Development of packaging for new products, cost reductions and other projects
• Define and maintain packaging test protocols (PTP) in the qualification of packaging designs consistent with characteristics of product distribution models and Total Supply Chain (TSC) plans.
• Guide development teams in the assessment and design of products for TSC loads and handling.
• Engage development teams in considering potential TSC alternatives and handling plans needed to ensure cost effective product delivery.
• Serve as coordinator for the design of packaging concepts, creation of functional packaging prototypes, and testing of packaging designs through suppliers, consultants, and other internal resources.
• Maintain portfolio of packaging related projects, assignments and success metrics for effective and timely deployment of packaging needs.
• Investigate and troubleshoot serious packaging related problems and opportunities, documenting findings and perform corrective actions.
• Periodically evaluate cost reductions opportunities and sustainability through source reduction, material selection, design efficiency, shipping efficiency improvements and the like.
• Stay up to date with packaging community and other resources to remain abreast of emerging technologies for introduction of new opportunities to the company.
• Conduct cross-functional reviews with Division managers to measure product delivery effectiveness, establish special assignment teams and develop yearly objectives.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Packaging Science or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ArtiosCad

Solidworks

Job description

Rheem Manufacturing Company in Fort Smith, AR is seeking a Packaging Engineer to drive packaging development, testing for new products, cost reductions, and supply chain support for Water Heater Products. This hybrid role involves collaboration with development teams, cross-functional reviews, and relocation assistance with up to 10% travel.

The position requires a packaging/engineering degree and hands-on experience with packaging test protocols, materials, and software such as ArtiosCad or