Packaging Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY

Oversee the creation, development and implementation of packaging details and processes to maintain proper transportation and product protection while maintaining cost efficiency. Ensures adherence to specifications cited in customer contracts regarding packing materials and references to published standards.  Authors and maintains work instructions detailing internal procedures for creating packaging requirements.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Define and develop packaging processes.
• Create packaging details on routings based on project requirements provided in the customer contract.
• Create and maintain work instructions.
• Designs and documents wooden shipping fixturing per specifications.
• Define inspection requirements to ensure compliance per customer requirements.
• Champion process development and improvement to improve packaging quality and efficiency.
• Determine and eliminate root cause of quality defects that arise from product damage during shipping.
• Assist in developing plant layout by planning rearrangement of facilities, equipment and operations for better utilization of space and flow of product.
• Serve as the company subject matter expert concerning new packaging technologies and equipment in order to reduce cost through efficiencies.
• Support legacy and new product introduction (NPI) projects working with a team of Program Managers and Project Engineers to meet shipment goals.
• Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for creating a professional, safe, and clean environment evidenced by: being at work on time to perform assigned duties, following the policies of Granite State Manufacturing, always wearing safety glasses in designated areas, maintaining a neat and orderly work area, and following safety guidelines.
• Demonstrates commitment to teamwork by establishing effective relationships and networks with both managers/directors and workers, and collaborating with them to accomplish shared purposes and goals.
• Abides by GSM Code of Ethics and Business Conduct standards and strictly observes all U.S. and foreign laws and regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• BS in Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• 3+ years’ experience in packaging requirements preferred.
• Detailed understanding of GD&T and experience interpreting detailed engineering drawings.
• Experience with project management responsibilities.
• 3+ years of experience in a defense/aerospace related job shop environment is preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office Products
• Demonstrated proficiency in Solidworks.
• Human interaction skills

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Floating holidays
• Paid holidays
• 401(k)
• 401(k) company matching
• Dental & Vision insurance (Company paid)
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Competitive health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Referral program