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Imagine · 2 days ago

Kit Packaging Engineer

Shakopee, MN

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$60K/yr - $80K/yr

3+ years exp

Imagine is a leading visual communications company dedicated to delivering innovative marketing solutions. The Kit Packaging Engineer will prepare cost estimates for kitting jobs, plan production efficiently, and collaborate with vendors to ensure quality and cost-effectiveness.

AdvertisingBusiness IntelligenceMarketingProfessional Services

Culture & Values

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Prepare a cost estimate for kitting jobs using the most economical method of manufacturing including cost of all materials and labor required

Plan the production of projects using the most efficient and economical methods available

Determine the production centers required to produce the job as specified

Develop a strategy to accommodate all facets of the job

Evaluate all methods available for producing the job and select the plan which produces the job in the most efficient and economical way

Collaborate with vendors in obtaining best prices for materials

Research and recommend potential cost savings

Actively work with Sales and Account Managers to improve quality and/or lower the price of kits

Use ERP, internal documents, and customer supplied data to prepare estimates

Read and understand RFQ’s

Read and comprehend estimate

Compare estimate to kit instruction file

Reconcile any changes between job and estimate

Create detailed production instructions

Route jobs through C.A.D. department as needed

Calculate corrugate and or cartons as well as all other materials required for kit

Create purchase requisitions for materials and outside services

Allocate house materials

Plan job using current MIS system

Work with coworkers and department supervisors to produce the best quality product possible

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Kitting processes knowledgeMicrosoft ExcelCarton types knowledgeTechnical writingMath skillsCommunication skills

Required

College degree in Packaging, Business Administration, and or equivalent experience

Comprehensive knowledge of all kitting processes, computer operation and purchasing

Must have intermediate (3-5+ years) of Microsoft Excel experience

Capacity to communicate and work with supervisors and leads in all departments

Broad knowledge of current kitting equipment and configurations and most efficient methods for producing each kit

Strong technical writing skills

Complete knowledge of carton types, styles and materials

Ability to read and understand oral/written instructions

Ability to write clear concise technical instructions in job ticket for all areas of production

Math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of whole numbers and fractions

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Disability insurance

401(k) with match

Life insurance

Other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages

Tuition assistance

Caregiver leave

Adoption assistance

Employer/partner discounts

Company

Imagine

IMAGINE delivers innovative and insight-driven visual communications to brands across the retail, entertainment, QSR, and CPG industries.

Founded in 1988

Shakopee, Minnesota, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.theimaginegroup.com

H1B Sponsorship

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