Our Client, a Consumer Goods company, is looking for a Packaging Engineer for their Roswell, GA/ Hybrid location.
Responsibilities:
To deliver innovative, cost effective packaging solutions to the Client business which minimize cost, add value to the customer and show strong progress on sustainability for Client and our stakeholders.
To understand and strive continually to improve the capability of existing Client packaging and packaging equipment to better meet customer and end-user requirements
To recommend and support packaging development programs that reduce distribution cost or damage, or provide competitive advantage
To establish and maintain relationships with packaging suppliers to maintain an up to date knowledge of packaging and packaging equipment developments.
To understand and communicate the impact and relevant detail of North American legislation
Assist with and coordinate packaging testing in accordance with ISTA and ASTM test methods
Requirements:
Advanced experience in Cad and corrugated box design
Ability to conceptualize test/experiments to generate relevant data
Knowledge of and experience with industry standard test procedures for packaging materials and packages.
Understand correlation of final art to package design
Awareness of applicable packaging laws and regulations
General understanding of material supplier's manufacturing process
Knowledge of Client and customer distribution requirements.
Knowledge of industry trends and procedures related to packaging materials and technologies.
A Bachelor Degree in Packaging Science, Industrial Design or related discipline; 3 years of related experience are desirable.
Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, prioritize and support projects on a self-directed basis.
Demonstrated ability to perform in a team-oriented environment is essential.
Expert level with TOPS palletization software required
Ideal candidate will have that has a background in corrugated box design and has advanced skills in Artios Cad.
If they have worked for International Paper, Westrock, or Pratt, this is a bonus