Job Description
Are you an experienced Package/Material Engineer with a desire to excel? If so, then Talent Software Services may have the job for you! Our client is seeking an experienced Package/Material Engineer to work at their company in Iowa City, IA.
Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
- Oversee and manage the complete packaging development process, including the creation of packaging designs, prototype development, and performance testing.
- Troubleshoot new and existing packaging problems involving designs, materials and processes and provide creative, timely, and cost-effective solutions.
- Analyze engineering drawings and specifications of product to determine physical characteristics of item, special handling, environmental and safety requirements, and types of materials required for packaging.
- Establish standards and guidelines for supplier evaluation.
- Evaluate and select packaging suppliers/vendors; periodically conduct vendor reviews.
- Work closely with global suppliers, engineering, product management, operations, and sourcing.
- Participate in product introduction teams to deliver new products to market. Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives related to packaging materials, labor, efficiency, transportation, and storage.
- Work closely with Engineering to optimize packaging supply base for cost, lead time, quality, regionalization, standardization, supply assurance, and compliance with customer, regulatory, and internal requirements.
- Specify and recommend efficiency tools and test methods to develop and validate packaging designs.
- Work with the manufacturing department to ensure that the packaging designs are optimized for manufacturability.