Packaging Specialist: BOM, AutoCAD & ERP Expert

Gates Corporation; Denver (CO); On-site; MXN 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Gates Corporation in Mexico City is seeking a Packaging Engineer to create and maintain packaging BOM and manage the ERP structure to satisfy Customer, Marketing, Manufacturing, and Distribution requirements. Develop specifications using AutoCAD and assign packaging types to BOM in Oracle.

Collaborate with Global Packaging Engineering to design new packaging methods, analyze cost-down opportunities, and ensure packaging meets internal and customer needs.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing, packaging or industry-related function.
• Experience in product specifications, packaging and manufacturing processes, understanding of packaging materials.
• Understanding of product specifications, Bill of Materials content and ERP systems hierarchy.
• Knowledgeable regarding packaging container styles, including their costs, ease of use, protection potential, durability.
• Experience in AutoCAD or other drafting software.
• Knowledgeable regarding protection techniques applicable to Gates products, including choice of materials, carton styles, pallet-load strengthening or stabilization.
• Understanding of various print methodologies used on packaging materials.
• Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written.
• Aptitude for writing and managing work instructions and packaging specifications.
• Excellent technical aptitude with strong analytical, organizational, planning, and leadership skills.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously in a multitasking environment.

Responsibilities

• Create final packaging specification to assure product finishing is complete, accurate and efficient.
• Develop and maintain packaging BOM’s for products (both manufactured and outpurchased) and align specification with product BOM structure.
• Achieve packaging cost-downs by using alternative materials or packaging methods.
• Create packaging specifications using AutoCAD drafting software
• Coordinate with international affiliates and customers to ensure packaging satisfies their requirements.
• Solve export damage problems resulting from improper packaging.
• Perform packaging audits at the COHISA manufacturing facility
• Ensure proper implementation of all packaging and branding changes.

Skills

AutoCAD

ERP knowledge

Packaging engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Production Processes Engineering

Tools

Drafting software

Job description

Gates Corporation in Mexico City is seeking a Packaging Engineer to create and maintain packaging BOM and manage the ERP structure to satisfy Customer, Marketing, Manufacturing, and Distribution requirements. Develop specifications using AutoCAD and assign packaging types to BOM in Oracle.

Collaborate with Global Packaging Engineering to design new packaging methods, analyze cost-down opportunities, and ensure packaging meets internal and customer needs.