Job Title: Packaging Engineer III
Job Location: Chaska, MN (Onsite)
Job Duration: 12+ Months (with possible extension)
Job Responsibilities:
The Packaging Engineer will be responsible for working with current package designs and exploring packaging and labeling technologies supporting a new development project. The engineer must have a solid foundation of packaging materials, fabrication processes, molding processes, ISTA, and ASTM packaging test methods.
The engineer will be interfacing with Development, Quality, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and suppliers.
The engineer will assist with coordinating the release of new and enhancements to existing product packaging; participate in design reviews, and inspection processes; and participate in the resolution of packaging issues.
The engineer will also be responsible for writing detailed package testing protocols, hands on with product pack-out for testing and cycling through different test sequences (environmental and distribution testing), and will be responsible for writing the final package test reports.
Training will be provided on the test sequences and writing/documentation process for the protocols and reports.
Attention to detail in the test method and documentation is critical.
The preferred candidate will have the following knowledge/experience:
Fluent in English with great oral and written communication skills
Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
Responsible for tracking project schedules.
Under minimum supervision, may initiate or implement minor to moderate package design changes; test and verify changes; and release change in compliance with company standards.
Adheres to technical standards and follows local and global packaging testing standards based on ASTM and ISTA test methods
Hands-on working with the product in the lab moving through the test sequences. Capable of handling up to 50 pounds
Task management skills and multi-tasking abilities/ability to follow directions
Very organized and detail-oriented
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
Provide packaging support for internal and external customers, globally.
Participate in the analysis and resolution of packaging issues using Problem-Solving methodology.
Write technical test protocols, reports, and engineering drawings, and ensure manufacturing/packaging documents are created, updated, and in compliance with company standards.
Support the release of new and enhancements to existing product packaging.
Define packaging materials, with a focus on waste reduction.