Packaging Engineer 2 - Cullerton Group

Cullerton Group has a new opportunity for a Packaging Engineer 2 in Mossville, IL. The work will be done onsite. This is a long term contract. It can lead to permanent employment with our customer. Compensation is $38/hr W2 + overtime pay, including full benefits, vision, dental, health insurance, and 401K. Cullerton Group will provide H1B Sponsorship. 

.  In this role, you will design and develop returnable and expendable packaging for individual piece parts and bulk shipping to ensure the timely and efficient receipt and delivery of material. Proper packaging design includes part containment, protection, and optimization of transportation and other supply chain functions. Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: Establish packaging and processing specifications at the part number level for new product introductions, cost savings, or other supply chain improvement. Develop, communicate and maintain supplier packaging requirements. Lead initiatives and collaboration with suppliers and facilities changing packaging to improve efficiency within receiving, warehousing, and/or line-side delivery. Create packaging concepts and container layouts using 3D modeling software (i.e. Pro-E). Perform cost analysis and develop business cases for implementing packaging improvements. Procure and validate new packaging and containers during pilot phase. Audit supplier conformance to packaging specifications.

Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science Degree in Packaging, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain or other field.
2-4 years of experience as a Packaging Engineer or Packaging Analyst.
Top Candidates Will Also Have: Experience with Manufacturing Enterprise Packaging System.
Experience in conducting cost analysis preparing business cases.
Experience in supplier collaboration implementing packaging and logistics changes.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong interpersonal, teamwork, organization and communication skills. Knowledge and understanding of 6 Sigma project management principles. Develop and deploy creative / original solutions to complex problems. Experience within operations at a manufacturing environment.
Knowledge and experience with Pack Assistant and Teamcenter. Familiar with company policies and procedures with a strong department background. Additional packaging design experience in automotive or similar industry. Creo or Solid Works Packaging Modeling Experience.