Packaging Engineer jobs in Virginia

As a Packaging Engineer at Kollmorgen, a Regal Rexnord Brand, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that our products are packaged efficiently, sustainably, and securely. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and implement packaging solutions that meet both customer requirements and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Packaging Design: Collaborate with product design and manufacturing teams to create innovative and cost-effective packaging designs that protect products during shipping and storage while minimizing waste.
• Material Selection: Evaluate and select appropriate packaging materials, considering factors such as cost, environmental impact, and compatibility with the product.
• Sustainability: Develop and implement sustainable packaging strategies, including reducing material waste and optimizing recycling options to align with our company's environmental goals.
• Packaging Testing: Conduct various tests, such as drop tests, compression tests, and environmental tests, to ensure that packaging solutions meet safety and quality standards.
• Cost Optimization: Identify cost-saving opportunities in the packaging process, such as material selection, design, and logistics, without compromising quality.
• Regulatory Compliance: Stay up to date with packaging regulations and standards, ensuring that our packaging solutions comply with local and international requirements.
• Continuous Improvement: Implement lean and continuous improvement principles to enhance packaging processes and reduce inefficiencies.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with logistics, production, quality control, and procurement teams to ensure the successful implementation of packaging solutions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Science, Packaging Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Previous experience in packaging design and optimization, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of packaging materials, design software, and testing methodologies.
• Understanding of sustainability principles and the ability to integrate eco-friendly practices into packaging design.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards related to packaging.
• Experience with CAD software and other relevant packaging design tools is a plus.

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage

• Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)

• Paid Time Off and Holidays

• 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions

• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

• Paid Leaves

• Tuition Assistance

Regal Rexnord Corporation ("Regal Rexnord") is a leading manufacturer of electric motors, electrical motion controls, power generation and mechanical power transmission products and sub-systems, serving customers around the world in the general industrial, consumer, commercial construction, food & beverage, and alternative energy end markets, among others. Regal Rexnord sells its products and solutions to OEMs, through distributors, and directly to end-users. Regal Rexnord is a $7.2B company with 36,000 associates globally.

You may not know it, but Regal Rexnord impacts your life every day. The company's products enable the fans in HVAC systems that keep us comfortable; the power source that keeps smart buildings running; the agricultural and food service equipment that keeps us fed; and the conveyer systems that keep e-commerce flowing, to name a few of the applications where our products are used.

Regal Rexnord's business purpose is to create a better tomorrow by energy-efficiently converting power into motion. This means creating innovative solutions while focusing on both customer needs and the company's commitment to sustainability. The company's industrial powertrain and automation solutions offerings are an important part of the company's growth strategy. The company's strategy includes leveraging 80/20 to prioritize all activities, including product excellence, operational excellence and commercial excellence (i) driving organic sales growth through the introduction of innovative new products, with a particular focus on improving energy efficiency, (ii) establishing and maintaining new customers, as well as developing new opportunities with existing customers, (iii) participating in higher growth end markets and geographies, and (iv) identifying and consummating strategic, value creating acquisitions.

Regal Rexnord is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, national origin, marital status, citizenship status (unless required by the applicable law or government contract), disability or protected veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Regal Rexnord is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to building a team that represents diverse and inclusive backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email . If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail .

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Notification to Agencies: Please note that Regal Rexnord Corporation and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("Regal Rexnord") do not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement or similar contract and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, Regal Rexnord will not consider or approve payment to any third-parties for hires made.