Packaging Engineer - Midway Products Group, Inc.

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

• Responsible for all phases of production packaging; oversees the designs and development of shipping containers and internal dunnage that fulfill customer requirements while giving diligent consideration to safety, function, quality, cost and logistics.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Manage all aspects of production packaging from concept to implementation and beyond with minimal supervision
• Develop new or modify existing packaging to meet customer and plant requirements
• Verify functionality of new packaging; test packaging as required and evaluate the results
• Determine fleet sizes based on volume, density and logistics; provide cost justifications
• Quote and procure all returnable packaging
• Investigate opportunities for cost savings
• Support plants on special work-in-process packaging, as required
• Maintain thorough familiarity with packaging materials; continue to seek out new and improved materials/applications in the industry
• Work with plant personnel and corporate cross functional teams to resolve open issues
• Maintain detailed records, including packaging database and plant tracking matrix
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management

JOB QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• 4 year college degree in business or technical field preferred or equivalent experience
• 5 years packaging experience preferred, preferably with a Tier 1 automotive supplier

SPECIAL SKILLS

• Strong knowledge of standard Windows-based applications such as Excel and Word
• Strong familiarity with automotive packaging, including totes, bins, racks, and the dunnage used in each
• Familiarity with OEM packaging websites
• Familiarity with part prints and CAD data

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Normal office environment
• Normal shop environment, which includes travel to plant sites; use of personal protection equipment; hazards and conditions typically associated with a manufacturing environment

Travel Required

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)