Packaging Engineer

Attindas Hygiene Partners; Delaware (OH); Presencial; USD 85.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Attindas Hygiene Partners is seeking a Packaging Engineer to design, plan, validate, and implement new packaging technologies and improvements across NA manufacturing locations. You will drive cost reductions, innovations, and value for the company while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet customer needs.

The role emphasizes lean, Six Sigma principles, process validation, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Formación

• Bachelor’s Degree in Packaging Engineering or related field
• 7–10 years packaging experience
• Strong knowledge of color measurement and print processes
• Proficiency with MS Office applications
• Experience with artwork processes for printed packaging
• Excellent communication with internal/external stakeholders
• Technical expertise in materials used for consumer packaged goods
• Experience translating concept drawings to technical die lines
• Ability to drive cost savings and lean manufacturing initiatives
• Familiarity with European packaging standards and pallets

Responsabilidades

• Develop packaging specifications from die lines to finished printed material
• Evaluate new packaging materials and systems for current and future products
• Specify new package designs to support product initiatives and performance
• Design packaging to maintain product integrity under various shipping conditions
• Assist with supplier due diligence
• Lead packaging projects and perform problem-solving using scientific methods
• Provide direction for packaging specifications and testing requirements
• Identify cost-out opportunities and optimize pallet utilization and trailer loads
• Run trials and lead projects beyond packaging as needed

Descripción del empleo

Attindas Hygiene Partners designs, manufactures, and markets absorbent hygiene products. The company sells adult incontinence and infant diapers, among other products, into the healthcare, retail, and direct-to-consumer channels under brands including Attends, Indas, and Comfees as well as a wide range of private label brands for retailers.

Mission:

We champion health, dignity and comfort.

Vision:

To be a global leader in absorbent hygiene by meeting consumers’ diverse needs through effective, affordable and widely available personal care solutions.

Our Values:

Personal, Agile, Innovative, and Integrity

Job Summary:

Manage the design, planning, validation and implementation of new packaging technologies, materials, line extensions, package/product improvement and technical service for Attindas Health Partners that meet product offering requirements. Deliver ideas to increase the value of the company (cost reductions, innovations, solutions, etc.). The Packaging Engineer will support both North American manufacturing locations and be expected to work cross functionally to understand and meet the needs of customers as well as proactively provide improvements to standard package designs. You'll add value to this role by performing various functions including, but not limited to:

• Identification and quantification of cost-savings and opportunities to reduce waste, and improve efficiency packaging by optimizing pallet and container/ truck fill
• Driving a culture of continuously improving manufacturing utilizing Lean, Six Sigma concepts & principles.
• Supporting process qualification and validation activities leading to consistency in manufacturing and packaging.

This position requires a motivated individual that facilitates, and drives change in a fast paced and ever-changing environment leveraging his/her strong interpersonal skills, to successfully deliver projects working with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop detailed packaging specifications from die lines to finished printed material to ensure quality materials and best value for money on all packaging components used at our facilities, contract manufacturers and co-packers, co-packers and co-manufacturers.
• Continuously evaluate innovative new packaging materials and packaging systems for application to company products both current and future and make recommendations to the business for appropriate changes.
• Specify new package designs in support of product initiatives, packaging design and performance enhancements, and promotional activities
• Designs product packaging to ensure product integrity and appeal under varying shipping and storage conditions.
• Assist with the necessary due diligence of potential suppliers.
• Self-directed, strong, independent contributor with increased technical depth within large-scale projects applying technical skills in problem resolution
• Develop information for and provide direction for packaging specifications, in-process control points and establish testing requirements and operating guidelines
• Champion ideas for technology improvements, cost savings, innovation and alignment of project strategic fit. Serve as the expert for the team.
• Analyze packaging costs, identify cost out opportunities and drive cost improvements through the organization to include pallet utilization, and trailer/ container load optimization.
• Other activities could include running trials, leading projects beyond packaging and developing raw material specifications.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or 7 - 10 years of professional work experience in a packaging or product development role
• MS Office Application experience
• Familiarity with European packaging standards, pallets, etc.
• Experience with artwork processes associated with printed packaging which includes: Strong knowledge of color and ways to measure and understanding of Flexographic, Rotogravure, Digital and Offset print processes.
• Possessing strong interpersonal skills is a must as this person will effectively communicate with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Technical expertise in materials traditionally used for CPG items.
• Experience translating concept drawings to technical die lines.
• Ability to communicate requirements for product design and a curiosity in applying new materials or structures
• Results-based leadership skill set with strong impact and influencing skills
• Experienced/demonstrated ability to solve problems systematically utilizing scientific methodologies and process focus.
• Knowledge of audits, certifications, standards, process management and management of change related to packaging

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Packaging Engineering preferred
• Oracle or other product life cycle management software experience preferred