Packaging Engineer

Responsible for designing and approving packaging materials for inbound/outbound components and Service parts to determine best cost solution. Work closely with Manufacturing Plant, Supply Chain Management, Supplier and Customer to solve any packaging issues in an expedited manner. Use independent judgment, but can receive some direct guidance from supervisor.

Job Description :

• define Standard pack usage – for returnable and expendable – Guideline owner,
• review SPI sheets; coordinate with SCM to determine optimal packaging configuration,
• work with Bangalore team to review SPI forms for compliance and design pack quantities,
• review Supplier proposed packaging for conformance to specification and optimization,
• perform packaging studies/ cost analysis, including business case analysis for returnable vs. expendable,
• coordinate and complete packaging cost estimates,
• coordinate with PC&L Freight & Logistics for input to Business Case Analysis – Business Case owner for packaging and logistics value stream,
• obtain Inteva plant approval for packaging,
• Determine/Procure Service packaging requirements – Outbound,
• Maintain Supplier Packaging and Shipping Manual, SPI form, packaging cost documents, and standard label manual,
• Support plant with root cause analysis of packaging issues,
• Integrate with Supply Chain Program Management on Plan for Every Part,
• Work closely with Supply Chain Management to develop and increase supply base local to manufacturing sites,
• Standardize Packaging calculations including but not limited to loop size, costs for quoting, etc.,
• Develop and manage global packaging sharepoint site to house packaging standards and documentation,
• Develop test procedures for all containers and internal dunnage to ensure compliance with safety, quality and pack density,
• Lead corrective actions activity to resolve customer complaints and internal packaging issues affecting part quality,
• Identify and coordinate cost savings initiatives.

Profile :

• bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain with packaging minor or extensive knowledge and 5 years’ experience with in packaging types & designs. Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering preferred.
• 5 years’ experience in packaging types & designs
  
• willingness to travel (25% both domestically and internationally),
• interpersonal skills to work effectively with others,
• relatively high level of analytical ability where problems are complex,
• good oral and written communication skills, 
• knowledge of MS Office & AutoCAD. 
  

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