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Original Job Post

Green Circle Growers · 4 days ago

Packaging Engineer

Oberlin, OH

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

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Cameron Bryant

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Responsibilities

Design bill of materials (BOM) to ensure product integrity and appeal under varying shipping and display conditions

Test, analyze, and select packaging materials based on feasibility, durability, cost effectiveness, and quality assurance

Develop solutions and specifications for needed plant product and/or packaging items

Help ensure packaging complies with all regulations

Evaluate effectiveness of product and packaging

Drive multiple projects concurrently. Collaborate with Product management colleagues early in new product development projects to ensure robust and on-time product launches through package design, material testing, prototype development, and performance testing

Coordinate packaging design changes to ensure they are systematically and thoroughly analyzed through proper justification and/or data collection for verification of performance requirements

Support cross-functional teams with R&D, engineering, project management, quality, manufacturing, product management, supply chain, regulatory, and marketing to ensure project success

Generate and support preparation of packaging specifications, capability studies, test plans, test protocols, test reports, risk assessments, and other relevant documentation

Trouble-shoot and resolve new and existing packaging issues involving designs, materials, and processes through creative, timely, and cost-effective solutions

Define packaging testing requirements and coordinate testing programs internally and at outside testing facilities

Drive investigative bench study experiments for packaging design as required

Perform root cause analysis, data gathering, and analysis related to packaging design, material, process failures, customer complaints, and corrective actions as required

Estimate production cost and effect of product design changes for management review, action, and control

Study operations sequence, material flow, functional statements, organization charts, and project information to determine worker functions and responsibilities

Plan and establish sequence of operations to fabricate and assemble parts or products and to promote efficient utilization

All other duties as assigned

Qualification

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Paperboard KnowledgeCorrugated KnowledgePackaging Films KnowledgeThermoformed Trays KnowledgeInjection Molded Parts KnowledgePackaging Equipment Knowledge3D CAD ProficiencySolidWorks ProficiencyLean 6 Sigma KnowledgeMS Office ProficiencyProblem-SolvingContinuous ImprovementCommunicationTeamwork

Required

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering or related field, or relevant experience

Intermediate knowledge related to paperboard, corrugated, flexible packaging films, thermoformed trays, injection molded parts, labels, and packaging equipment

Demonstrable proficiency in 3D CAD or SolidWorks software

Working knowledge of Lean 6 Sigma tools and implementation

Experience with MS Office

Continuous Improvement experience

Strong Communication Skills

Experience in a team environment