Package Engineer

JobDiva, Inc.; Stamford (CT); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Dental insurance

Life Insurance

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

On-Board Services is seeking a Package Engineer in Stamford, CT with contract status to lead packaging design and development. The role demands technical expertise and proactive project management to ensure safe, compliant packaging for diverse products.

The senior packaging engineer will mentor juniors, coordinate with suppliers, and drive continuous improvement in packaging performance and efficiency across the supply chain.

Qualifications

• Senior packaging engineer with technical leadership in packaging.
• Ability to manage multiple packaging programs and projects.
• Mentor to co-ops and entry level engineers.

Responsibilities

• Develops and designs new packaging for safe, convenient transport under varied conditions.
• Reviews test methods and develops new test methods where applicable.
• Evaluates packaging methods and recommends efficient packing procedures.
• Develops drawings and specifications with suppliers for materials and design.
• Designs and coordinates lab tests and plant trials to assess feasibility.
• Provides technical support to ensure quality and supply of packaging materials.
• Oversees coordination of activities at contract packaging and labeling sites.

Skills

Packaging

Materials science

Cross-functional

Project leadership

Job description

On-Board Services is hiring aPackage Engineer in Stamford, Ct

About Us:

On-Board Services, Incorporated is an on-site contract service provider for a local manufacturing entity providing full time positions to our employees. We offer benefits as well as 401k.

Position Details:

• Position Type: Contract
• Job Location: Stamford, Ct /Trumbull, Ct ( hybrid)
• Benefits: 401K, Dental insurance, Life Insurance, Medical Insurance, Vision Insurance
• Compensation: $75.00/hour

Develops and designs new packaging for safe, convenient and attractive transport of products under a variety of conditions. Develops packaging material standards and specifications. Reviews existing test methods and develops new test methods where applicable.

Evaluates packaging and transporting methods and procedures to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. Evaluates and recommends efficient packing procedures, innovations in packaging materials, and utilization of automation where needed.

Develops engineering drawings and specifications with suppliers to determine materials and design required to maximize convenience, utility and function based on the product’s physical characteristics, including safety and special-handling requirements.

Designs and coordinates laboratory tests plant trials to assess technical feasibility in the qualification of new materials, and equipment.

Provides technical support to ensure quality standards, package performance, and continued supply of products and packaging materials. Participates on continuous improvement teams.

May oversee the coordination of activities at contract packaging and labeling sites. Oversees exterior package design to ensure proper product identification, consumer appeal, printing appearance, and production techniques.

Ability to Execute projects on time and on budget with minimal guidance from manager. Proactively anticipates issues and determines contingency plans. Sets up realistic timelines and testing plans. Works well with cross functional partners to execute projects with excellence.

Tenaciously attacks programs. Is committed to achieving goals, through obstacles, issues and surprises. Able to change direction quickly if needed. Sets high standards of performance. Is assertive and persistent in project work and communication.

Seen as becoming a technical expert in packaging. Technical background in Packaging, Packaging Systems. Solid understanding of materials, and packaging applications. Able to solve moderately complex technical issues without support.

Communicates in a timely, concise and effective manner, both written and verbally. Able to present to V.P. levels in the organization without support from management. Active listener, interactive in meetings insuring POV is expressed and understood by cross functional team members.

Ability to act in an appropriate manner in varying business situations. Open to others input. Seeks support from cross functional partners for new initiatives and approaches. Able to rally cross functional peers to goal or action.

Qualifications:

The senior packaging engineer is capable of managing all types of packaging programs for a business unit. Is seen as a technical expert in the field by team members and is a key technical lead on project teams. Supports the packaging functional team with technical expertise. Identifies and assesses moderately complex technical problems and provides solutions and recommendations- knows when to seek guidance and technical support from others. Manages assigned packaging projects in a proactive manner. Is building technical leadership skills on the packaging functional team by developing own technical competency. Provides clear technical direction for projects. Serves as a technical mentor to co-ops and entry level engineers.

On-Board was founded in 1976 by Robert L. Wilson to provide Engineering and Design services to the chemical manufacturing industry. Today, On-Board is a thriving privately held family of companies with services including: Consulting, Professional Engineering, Industrial Maintenance and Facility Management, Contracted Manufacturing and Production Services, as well as Temporary Staffing and Recruiting throughout North America.

The On-Board Family of Companies conducts operations through its Corporate Headquarters located in East Windsor, NJ along with Regional Offices in New Castle, DE and Wake Forest, NC. On-Board’s Mission is to provide “Flexible Service by applying the talents of our people, work processes and technology to meet our clients’ expectations in a Safe, Responsible and Dependable manner.”

On-Board Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

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