Packaging Engineer

Description:

Henkel Adhesive Technologies is a worldwide leader in bonding, sealing and surface treatments - thanks to our ambitious people. We create unique value for our clients and our technologies can be found in many objects touching our lives every day. Our success is built on constant innovation and people who strive for excellence. Working at Henkel is much more than just a job. It's a passion. Have you got what it takes?

This position is responsible for focusing on NA Consumer and Aerospace Packaging, while supporting the Global Packaging Organizations goals and objectives. The person selected for this position will work with the packaging vendors to design primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging for products while focusing on cost, safety, and efficient designs. The Packaging Engineer will maintain the accuracy of Henkel's packaging specification database and work with vendors to validate each specification. There will be a strong focus on cost out, standardization of packaging and packaging equipment, and alignment with the Global Packaging Organization’s deliverables.

 

 

What we offer

Identify and evaluate new packaging materials to maximize cost-performanceWork cross-functionally with purchasing, marketing, and manufacturing to drive key cost, customer, and production requirementsWork with vendors on new packaging designs and requirements driven by cost or customer driven projectsDevelop root cause analysis on quality issues with existing packaging and help coordinate corrective actions with vendorsHarmonize and standardize packaging specifications and packaging equipmentIntroduce new packaging concepts to manufacturing locationsMaintain and update the IPAS specification databaseReceive concepts from Product Development Innovation Engineer, and work to implement into production environmentFocus on sustainable initiatives for the production environment

Qualification:

Who we are looking for

Bachelor of Science in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Material Science, or other appropriate degree0-3 years’ experience in consumer packaging environmentCompetent in Project Management, possessing the ability of starting a project and seeing it through to completionStrong interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills (oral and written)Lean Manufacturing experience preferredFrequently sit, view a computer screen, and type on a keyboard for extended periods of timesVerbally communicate one-on-one and in front of groupsAbility to walk up and down several flights of stairsOccasionally may be required to reach, squat, bend and lift up to 50 lbsAbility to travel on occasion

Henkel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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