Packaging Engineer

Job Description Summary

The Gas Power Packaging Engineer will support all activities in alignment with the Gas Power packing roadmap under the supervision of the Gas Power Global Packaging Leader. In this role they will own the execution all packaging activities related to the development of written technical test protocols, reports, engineering drawings, and ensuring packaging documents are created, updated / maintained and in compliance with company and transport standards. These tasks are highly specific and usually require the use of quantitative methods and the application of technical judgment to assist in the development of new packaging or to troubleshoot problems with existing packaging configurations.

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• Develop packaging designs/preservation and related technical documentation such as manufacturing drawings, calculation notes and transport drawings.
• Adapt the packaging designs to the modes of transport, logistic cycle, storage conditions respecting company Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) and international transport standards.
• Evaluate and measure packaging components & technical drawings to determine acceptability for use; maintain accurate records of test results and observations.
• Create & refine Standard Operating Procedures and Policies for packaging related processes & activities.
• Frequent communication of critical information between key internal customer groups.
• Provide support to Manufacturing, Operations and Sourcing to solve packaging-related problems.
• Use all available physical & electronic resources to research technical problems and find solutions independently.
• Take ownership of all packaging related issues within the company for both domestic and international products.
• Follow daily management process as established by the Global Packaging Leader.
• Develop and publish packaging specifications to subcontract the packaging design studies.
• Ensure the best match between the cost of packaging, its quality and the cost of transporting components: arbitrate between the different demands of internal functions (Engineering /Materials/Production/Logistics).
• Review and validate packaging procedures issued by component suppliers.
• Monitor the quality of packaging and take corrective measures in the event of a defect noted.
• Expands scope beyond existing/upcoming initiatives and seeks new strategic initiatives that would bring value for the business via continuous assessment and challenging of existing processes.
• Perform and/or manage special projects under the direction of the Global Packaging Leader.

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Packaging, Mechanical or Industrial) or Packaging Science and a minimum of 5 years of related field experience.
• Demonstrated Packaging expertise within manufacturing operations, supply chain and new product development.
• Experienced with international / transport / HazMat packaging/requirements, packaging test methods and packaging equipment.
• Proficiency with CAD, Tableau, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, etc.

• Experience in packaging, supply chain, industries, and transportation standards.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate leadership qualities of self and others.
• Ability to maintain consistent quality of work under deadline pressure while maintaining attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze problems and apply critical thinking to implement feasible solutions.
• A collaborative approach and willingness to engage in an environment of active idea sharing.
• Sharp organizational skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• A continuous improvement attitude for products, process, and self.
• Technical competency across logistics, customs/duties/trade zones, manufacturing, fulfillment, sourcing, and operations.
• Certified Packaging Professional (CPP) certification
• Travel required up to 25%.