Packaging Engineer Manager at Pulsejobs

Job Title: Manager - Packaging Engineer Location: Elgin IL Department: Engineering Reports To: Director Project Management/Commercialization Primary Purpose: The Packaging Engineering Manager will lead a team to design develop and optimize packaging solutions balance product protection user experience cost and sustainability. Key responsibilities for this position include managing packaging projects from concept to commercialization collaborating with cross-functional teams sourcing materials and suppliers ensuring regulatory compliance supporting sustainability initiatives and fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. Responsibilities: Manage and mentor a packaging engineer providing guidance performance feedback and fostering a collaborative environment. Develop strategic plans and execute innovative packaging solutions that meet product requirements considering factors like cost safety and environmental impact.Lead and conduct tests/line trials on packaging concepts to ensure packaging can withstand various conditions such as temperature changes transportation and storage.Oversee the design and development of primary secondary and tertiary packaging for new and existing products considering factors like product integrity sustainability user experience and brand alignment. Conduct packaging performance tests and identify areas of improvements for packaging solutions.Analyze and select appropriate materials for packaging based on durability cost-effectiveness and sustainability. Work closely with project management sustainability innovation engineering marketing regulatory and operation teams to understand and meet packaging needs. Ensure integrity of packaging is maintained through production transportation storage and end users.Partner with purchasing and production departments to determine costs and feasibility of producing proposed packaging.Develop and maintain strong relationships with key packaging suppliers to leverage their knowledge capabilities and stay updated on industry developments. Education Qualities and Skills Required: Bachelors degree in Packaging Engineering Packaging Science or other related field 6-10 years of experience in packaging engineeringFood industry experience preferredCAPES certification is a plusDemonstrated experience of packaging development process (materials knowledge performance testing critical factors to consider in design specification determination etc.)Strong knowledge of materials science including plastics film PET corrugated and paperTOPS or other software solutions for packaging palletization and loading of trucks/containersProficiency with CAD drawings and programsDemonstrated leadership skills with the ability to motivate guide and develop a team.Experience managing vendor relationshipsStrong collaboration problem solving and analytical skills in addition to a innovate creative thinker Project management skills able to move projects forward manage timelines/deadlines engage the right resources etc.Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint) Physical Requirements: This position will involve work in both an office and plant setting to include standing/sitting for extended periods of time safely walking to from and around the plant on even walking surfaces climbing stairs and being exposed to plant equipment and noise. This role will be exposed to temperatures between 33-100 degrees Fahrenheit and PPE is required in certain areas. 20% Bonus Key Skills Continuous Integration,Food Industry,Minitab,Packaging,CAD,Mechanical Knowledge,Plastics Blow Molding,SolidWorks,Mechanical Engineering,Plastics Injection Molding,Microsoft Project,Manufacturing Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1