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Kimberly-Clark · 1 day ago

Packaging Engineer

Neenah, WI

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

$79K/yr - $93K/yr

1+ years exp

Kimberly-Clark is committed to creating Better Care for a Better World, and they are seeking a Packaging Engineer to manage packaging development projects from concept to launch. This role involves designing packaging structures and materials, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and collaborating with various teams to meet consumer and customer needs.

ManufacturingProduct DesignWholesale

No H1B

Responsibilities

Leads, manages and supports aspects of technical packaging changes/waivers/components/projects, including new product/package introductions or launches as well as product/process changes and rollovers. This includes die line development, unit load creation and prototyping/sampling. Packaging development may include various materials, including but not limited to fiberboard, corrugate, cartons, plastics and/or films

Determines packaging specifications according to the nature of the product, cost limitations, legal requirements, and the type of protection required

Designs package exteriors considering such factors as product identification, sales appeal, aesthetic quality, printing, sealing, fastening devices and production techniques

Develops the required type of packaging materials to maximize convenience, utility and function based on the product's physical characteristics, safety and special handling requirements

Adheres to packaging and transportation industry, customer/vendor and KC standards, procedures and requirements to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. Understands and follows corporate policies and procedures and industry standards for packaging specifications

Demonstrates knowledge of internal K-C & external vendor/copacking operations, technology and production capabilities, as well as supply chain processes, to integrate operations and supply chain solutions and objectives into package development – to capitalize on cost reduction and production efficiency opportunities. Assesses and develops action plans to overcome packaging related manufacturing issues

Understands the consumer, customer and competitive environment to ensure consistency and alignment with brand equity to drive category growth. Identifies and recommends new technology and/or materials used in the packaging industry to create leading edge package designs, innovations and prototypes

Recognized as a packaging subject matter expert on cross functional and multi-level teams for a wide range of package development projects including both large, complex projects as well as full scope ownership for smaller projects

Designs and coordinates laboratory activities and tests using scientific systems/tools to assess technical feasibility in the qualification of materials, copackers and vendors

Provides technical support to ensure quality standards, package performance, and continued supply of products and packaging materials. Identifies and tests/qualifies alternate sources for raw materials and packaging components

Qualification

Packaging EngineeringPackaging DevelopmentTOPS/CAPE/CADLEAN PracticesSAP/PLMSupply Chain ProcessesConsumer Products ExperienceSoft Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering or related degree; Packaging Co-op/Internship experience and/or 1+ years of professional experience required

Demonstrated accomplishments in Packaging Engineering preferably within the Consumer Products industry

Basic knowledge of packaging development and operations/supply chain processes

Experience in LEAN practices/manufacturing

TOPS/CAPE/CAD experience is required, SAP/PLM experience is preferred

Able to travel up to 25% of the work time