Package/Material Engineer

Procter & Gamble; Mason (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Procter & Gamble is looking for a Package/Material Engineer to oversee the entire packaging development process. This role involves managing packaging designs, troubleshooting packaging problems, and collaborating closely with suppliers and internal teams.

A successful candidate will have a strong background in engineering with a focus on packaging solutions, ensuring products meet quality and safety standards. The position is based in Mason, Ohio.

Qualifications

• Experience in packaging development processes.
• Strong analytical skills for engineering drawings and specifications.
• Ability to manage supplier evaluations and perform vendor reviews.

Responsibilities

• Oversee packaging development processes from design to testing.
• Troubleshoot and provide solutions for packaging issues.
• Work with manufacturing to optimize packaging for manufacturability.

Skills

Packaging design

Problem-solving

Supplier evaluation

Efficiency optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

A P&G Package/Material Engineer will be responsible for:

• Oversee and manage complete packaging development process, including the creation of packaging designs, prototype development, and performance testing.
• Troubleshoot new and existing packaging problems involving designs, materials and processes and provide creative, timely, and cost-effective solutions.
• Analyze engineering drawings and specifications of product to determine physical characteristics of item, special handling, environmental and safety requirements, and types of materials required for packaging.
• Establish standards and guidelines for supplier evaluation.
• Evaluate and select packaging suppliers/vendors; periodically conduct vendor reviews. Work closely with global suppliers, engineering, product management, operations, and sourcing.
• Participate in product introduction teams, to deliver new products to market. Identify and implement cost saving initiatives related to packaging materials, labor, efficiency, transportation, and storage.
• Work closely with Engineering to optimize packaging supply base for cost, lead time, quality, regionalization, standardization, supply assurance, and compliance with customer, regulatory, and internal requirements.
• Specify and recommend efficiency tools and test methods to develop and validate packaging designs.
• Work with the manufacturing department to insure that the packaging designs are optimized for manufacturability.