UFP Industries · 1 day ago
Packaging Engineer
Grandview, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expUFP Industries, Inc. is a company focused on providing innovative packaging solutions. The Packaging Engineer will design and develop packaging products that align with customer specifications while coordinating with sales and manufacturing to meet productivity and cost objectives.
AgricultureConstructionIndustrialManufacturingRetail
No H1B
Responsibilities
Communicates with customers, vendors and co-workers to develop long-term working relationships
Based on customer needs, designs structural packaging suitable for the purpose intended. Offers alternative designs of existing packaging and alternate material solutions
Develops drawings and specifications that meet customer requirements. Specifications are used in the manufacturing of the industrial products
Monitors quality of products being produced to ensure they meet customer expectations while maintaining acceptable margins
Costs products, develops bills of materials and ensures that appropriate information is entered into the system and maintained
Assists in the new product development process
Assist in forecasting inventory requirements within area of responsibility
Drive efficiency in product manufacturing through design methods and assist production team in efficiency initiatives where applicable
Monitors the established efficiencies and quality standards, and assists in corrective action as required
Monitors output, cuts/yields, and scrap to ensure efficient resource utilization and initiates corrective action as required within area of responsibility
Assists developing source contacts and relationships for packaging raw materials in cooperation with the Purchasing department
Prepares various reports as required
Performs other duties as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or equivalent non-degree experience is required
Proficiency in the use of MS Excel/spreadsheets is required
Proficiency in the use of the English language in reading, writing and speaking
Ability to successfully interact with all organizational levels, customers and the public
Ability to apply business math to manufacturing processes
Ability to recognize value in various products and use them in manufacturing new products
Ability to design and create computer generated prints for production and to use them in sales presentations
Ability to physically make product samples based on design
Requires superior analytical, problem solving and engineering skills/aptitude
Ability to review actual performance to plan, identify trends and implement profit generating solutions
Ability to manage several activities/projects at once, to organize and prioritize work, to meet deadlines, to prepare plans, goals and budgets
Ability to be mobile in the work environment, travel as required
Ability to use a computer, and proficiency in the use of MS Office and other business-related software
Ability to pass a drug test
This position is not available for visa sponsorship
Self-starting and the ability to operate with limited supervision
Highly motivated and enthusiastic
Good interpersonal skills, and good listener and communicator
Process oriented
Eagerness to learn
Be a team player and support the Company's goals
Preferred
Working knowledge of manufacturing operations; 2 years' experience in a lumber/plywood/packaging manufacturing environment preferred
Working knowledge of panel and lumber grades, etc
Working knowledge of lumber math and business math
Full understanding of cuts and yields
Working knowledge of CAD software SolidWorks is preferred
Company
UFP Industries
UFP Industries manufactures and sells variety of products used in residential and commercial construction such as wood decks and lumbers.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Matt Missad
Chief Executive Officer
Webster Pat
President and COO - Retired
Recent News
2025-12-10
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