Packaging Engineer

Description

Position Summary:

The purpose of this position is to execute New Model Packaging development responsibilities and act as a liaison to USGRP1 concerning new model supplier packaging, efficiency, VA activity, packaging contractor evaluation and costing, overall SOP management, and budget conformance and planning.

Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, and Skills):

• 2-year College Degree concentrating in Business or Supply Chain Management related program OR commensurate experience in a purchasing, supply chain management, or packaging development.
• Knowledge of computer systems (specifically Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint) to perform and present analysis for necessary job duties.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to create and present concepts to internal teams and all levels of management.
• Ability to work with multiple sites remotely using TEAMS.

Preferred Qualifications (Education, Experience, and Skills):

• 4-year College Degree concentrating in the Packaging Engineering or Business field of study.
• Experience in working in a multicultural business environment.

Skills and Abilities Essential to Job Functions - Physical and/or Mental Restrictions:

• Ability to develop strong working relationship both internally and with customers
• High ethical standards
• Ability to work independently
• Critical Thinking- Using Logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions and approaches to problems.
• Problem Solving-Reviewing relates information to identify problems, develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Judgement and Decision Making- Consider the relative cost and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Collaborations with different job functions and levels of management.
• Analyze data and find insight to improve constitution.

Software:

• AutoCAD experience is desired
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience in Power BI

Essential to Job Functions

• Ability to work for long periods of time while sitting
• Ability to lift and/or move to 25 pounds
• Visual ability to work accurately with detailed information and a computer screen.

Work Environment - Travel, Noise, Smells, Quiet, Indoors or Outdoors, etc.

• Requires up to 40% travel
• 2-3 days working in the reporting location
• Open-Office Setting environment, with occasional visits to production facilities
• Requires night meetings to collaborate with overseas bases
• Factory Setting with Noise

Equipment Used

• Computer

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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