Packaging Engineer II: Cross-Functional & Cost-Savvy

Milwaukee-Tool; Town of Brookfield (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

401(k) savings plan

Education assistance

On-site wellness center

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool in Brookfield, WI is seeking a Packaging Engineer II to lead packaging development for new products, collaborating with engineering and marketing to meet product and merchandising needs.

You'll use SolidWorks and ArtiosCAD for concept development, coordinate tests, visit manufacturing and suppliers, and manage multiple projects with a focus on cost reduction and global packaging awareness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Packaging Engineering required.
• 3+ years related experience in packaging development supporting new product development initiatives for consumer retail goods.
• Knowledge of packaging materials: corrugated fiberboard, paperboard, plastics, flexible films, labels, adhesives, and sealing technologies.
• Knowledge of manufacturing methods of packaging materials: paperboard and corrugated fiberboard, thermoforming, injection molding, and printing processes (lithography, flexography, and digital).
• Functional knowledge of SolidWorks and Artios CAD preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design packaging that fulfills product and merchandising needs.
• Coordinate testing plans to validate new packaging.
• Manage multiple projects with timelines and provide technical assistance to Manufacturing, Purchasing, Engineering, and Quality.
• Develop packaging alternatives to support cost reduction initiatives.
• Travel to manufacturing, distribution, and suppliers as required.

Skills

Packaging development

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor of Science in Packaging Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

ArtiosCAD

Job description

Milwaukee Tool in Brookfield, WI is seeking a Packaging Engineer II to lead packaging development for new products, collaborating with engineering and marketing to meet product and merchandising needs.

You'll use SolidWorks and ArtiosCAD for concept development, coordinate tests, visit manufacturing and suppliers, and manage multiple projects with a focus on cost reduction and global packaging awareness.