Packaging Engineer

WestRock Company; Fontana (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Integrity-driven culture

Collaborative, team-oriented work env

Growth opportunities at a global paper

Job summary

WestRock Company is seeking a Packaging Engineer to design, develop and analyze innovative protective packaging for customers, focusing on cost reduction. The role collaborates with customers’ engineering and purchasing teams to assess feasibility and costs, and requires onsite work at the Fontana, CA branch.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in corrugated packaging, is proficient in Artios CAD (SolidWorks preferred), and can lead testing, documentation and cost-efficiency projects while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or related work experience in packaging/engineering.
• 5+ years corrugated or related packaging experience required.
• Experience with packaging materials (foam, flexible packaging, etc.).
• Expertise using Artios CAD or similar design programs (SolidWorks preferred).
• Proficiency creating/editing MS Office documents (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Develop sketches, specifications, samples and analyses for customer packaging proposals.
• Coordinate package testing and validate results to guide design decisions.
• Drive cost reduction opportunities and Total Cost Analysis.
• Lead design direction and CAD-based development of structures and assemblies.
• Collaborate with Sales to win customer projects and address issues.
• Travel up to 25% as needed.

Skills

Artios CAD

SolidWorks

MS Office

English fluency

Packaging design

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in industrial package engineering or related work experience

Tools

Artios CAD

SolidWorks

Job description

The Opportunity

The Packaging Engineer is directly responsible for the creative design, development and cost analysis of innovative protective packaging products to meet customers’ needs. This position works closely with customers’ engineering and purchasing departments to determine costs and feasibility of producing proposed packaging, with a particular emphasis on cost reduction.

This is an onsite role at the Fontana, CA branch.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock Packaging Solutions:

• Develops or directs development of sketches, specifications, samples and written analyses of proposed packaging in order to present design for approval to customer, including Total Cost Analysis.
• Coordinates package testing and validation. Understands results, utilizes data for packaging solution and challenges suspect results.
• Develops and delivers exceptional quality customer service
• Designs structures, products, components or assemblies using complex engineering principles.
• Leads stylistic direction of projects.
• Identifies re-design opportunities that may have potential to affect manufacturing/sourcing efficiencies.
• Discusses project with the TEAM to define goals and objectives. Steers project to meet all objectives.
• Can effectively articulate and "sell" their design intent and style
• Complies with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
• Utilizes advanced test methods with ability to prove out designs
• Assists with mentoring of subordinates.
• Has a regular + impact on the local branch and/or National Accounts as a result of INNOVATION
• Collaborates actively and significantly with Sales to produce wins for the branches.
• Plays a role (with Sales) in handling difficult customer challenges (quality issues/failures) with savvy
• Excellent in front of customers/prospects explaining design; an extension of the sales force
• Expertly utilizes advanced CAD features (3D, parametric, etc.).
• Understands advanced compression strength concepts and formulas.
• Leads and drives Cost Reduction audits, especially for high profile customers.
• Must have the ability to travel up to 25% of the time.

What you need to succeed:

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial package engineering or related work experience
• 5+ years related corrugated (or other relevant) packaging experience required
• Experience in all aspects of packaging, corrugated, and packaging materials (foam, flexible packaging, etc.)
• Expertise utilizing Artios CAD or similar design programs (Solidworks experience preferred)
• Ability to create and edit documents in MS Office: Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to identify issues and communicate with team or management
• Fluency in English required, verbal and written

What we offer:

• A workplace culture built on the values of integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence
• A collaborative, team-oriented environment that promotes learning and knowledge sharing
• The opportunity to grow within a global leader in the paper and packaging industry