Packaging Engineer Job at Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom, Tupelo, MS

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  • Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom
  • Tupelo, MS

Job Description

Do you have a passion for designing and implementing packaging designs? We’re hiring a Packaging Engineer for our company's manufacturing facility in Durant, MS (relocation offered) .

If you possess:

  • The ability to design, test and implement packaging designs for a manufacturing company; review and improve existing packaging
  • Expertise in technical form, fit, function review and approval of shipping pallets
  • Work with vendors, engineering, product management, operations, and purchasing to deliver new products

As a Packaging Engineer:

What you will do:

  • Oversee and manage complete packaging development process, including the creation of packaging designs, prototype development, and performance testing
  • Troubleshoot new and existing packaging problems involving designs, materials and processes and provide creative, timely, and cost-effective solutions.
  • Analyze engineering drawings and specifications of product to determine physical characteristics of item, special handling, environmental and safety requirements, and types of materials required for packaging.
  • Establish standards and guidelines for supplier evaluation. Evaluate and select packaging suppliers/vendors; periodically conduct vendor reviews.
  • Must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Participate in product introduction teams, to deliver new products.
  • Identify and implement cost saving initiatives related to packaging materials, labor, efficiency, transportation, and storage.
  • Work closely with Engineering to optimize packaging supply base for cost, lead time, quality, standardization, supply assurance, and compliance with regulatory, and internal requirements.
  • Specify and recommend efficiency tools and test methods to develop and validate packaging designs.
  • Work with the manufacturing department to ensure that the packaging designs are optimized for manufacturability.

Additional Qualifications Include:

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, packaging engineering, industrial engineering or industrial design is required
  • 4+ years of experience in industrial engineering or industrial design is required
  • Knowledge and understanding of packaging design validation standards (ISO, ASTM, etc.), drafting and specification standards are essential
  • Demonstrable proficiency in 3D CAD software
  • Problem solving and decision-making skills are necessary
  • Must have good communication skills, orally and written
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Good understanding of process improvement and quality improvement concepts
  • Experience in rapid prototyping is preferred
  • Must be able to demonstrate project management skills and experience; project management certification is a plus

Fosters a Culture of:

  • Innovation & Continuous Improvement
  • Appreciation & Recognition
  • Advancement Opportunities
  • Pay for Performance

Some Benefits and Perks Include:

  • Industry Leading Healthcare
  • Industry Leading Profit-Sharing Plan w/ Safe Harbor Contribution
  • Generous Paid Time Away
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Parental Leave
  • Free Onsite Fitness & Recreation Center

Our people come first as we aim for excellence. We value work/life balance and take pride in our culture of excellence, respect, innovation, teamwork, and service to others. Will you join us in our mission to ‘ align people and innovation to drive excellence ?’

Job Tags

Relocation,

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