What are the responsibilities and job description for the Packaging Engineer 2 position at Actalent?
Description:
Job Description
Typical task breakdown:
* Establish packaging and processing specifications at the part number level for new product introductions, cost savings, or other supply chain improvement
* Communicate with facility professionals on packaging issues related to receiving, warehousing, and/or line side delivery
* Perform cost analysis on current packaging processes and recommend changes where appropriate
* Lead medium to high-risk Green Belt projects with product and logistics groups for Continuous improvements & Cost savings and Avoidance
* Perform activities to ensure parts are protected, shipped, and received to the facility and delivered to the customer in a usable fashion
* Provide NPI support to Engineering, Manufacturing, Logistics, and Part Suppliers in developing packaging solutions to machine components.
* Develop packaging solutions to protect finished painted components
* Design for transport efficiency
* Packaging optimization for OS&D Damage reduction
* Perform containerization analysis, testing, and quoting
* Validate new packaging and containers during pilot phase
* Coordinate with operations for storage and ergonomic considerations
* Coordinate with assembly planning for line-side storage and ergonomic considerations.
* Develop kitting/ sequencing packaging for in-plant use. Repack reduction.
* Validate returnable quantities through simulations, MOQ adjustments and PFEP updates.
* Resolve safety and / or quality issues caused by current packaging
* Resolve issues reported by customers and process partners
* Develop, communicate, and maintain supplier packaging requirements
* Audit conformance to packaging specification
* Joint Process Improvement with packaging vendors and purchasing
* Create Custom packaging concepts using 3D modeling software (i.e. Pro-E)
* Research and analyze supplier design proposals, specifications, drawings to determine time and cost feasibility to complete projects. Packaging Specifications database and documentation
* Data Analysis, Sustainability reduction
* Manage repair/maintenance of Returnable Packaging.
Education & Experience Required:
* Bachelor or Master of Science Degree in Industrial Engineering, Packaging, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent degree
* 2 years of Packaging industrial design experience
* 1 years project management experience
Technical Skills
(Required)
* Experience in Packaging - related, Project management, identifying cost reduction opportunities, Collaborating with cross functional teams, and 3-D modeling - Creo.
(Desired)
* Packaging degree preferred
* Develop and deploy creative / original solutions to complex problems
* Interpersonal, teamwork, organization and communication skills
* 4 years of packaging design experience in automotive or similar industry
Skills:
creo, packaging, project management, cost reduction, 3-D modeling, Green Belt projects, NPI, Continuous Improvement, continerization analysis, assembly planning
Experience Level:
Intermediate Level
About Actalent:
Actalent connects passion with purpose. Our scalable talent solutions and services capabilities drive value and results and provide the expertise to help our customers achieve more. Every day, our experts around the globe are making an impact. We’re supporting critical initiatives in engineering and sciences that advance how companies serve the world. Actalent promotes consultant care and engagement through experiences that enable continuous development. Our people are the difference. Actalent is an operating company of Allegis Group, the global leader in talent solutions.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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