Our large manufacturing client located in Champaign, Illinois, is looking for a Packaging Engineer, to add to their team.

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: Establish packaging and processing specifications at the part number level for new product introductions, cost savings, or other supply chain improvement. Develop, communicate and maintain supplier packaging requirements. Lead initiatives and collaboration with suppliers and facilities changing packaging to improve efficiency within receiving, warehousing, and/or line-side delivery. Create packaging concepts and container layouts using 3D modeling software (i.e. Pro-E). Perform cost analysis and develop business cases for implementing packaging improvements. Procure and validate new packaging and containers during pilot phase. Audit supplier conformance to packaging specifications.

Basic Qualifications: Bachelor of Science Degree in Packaging, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain or another field.

0-2 years of experience as a Packaging Engineer or Packaging Analyst.

Top Candidates Will Also Have: Experience with Manufacturing Enterprise Packaging System. Experience in conducting cost analysis preparing business cases. Experience in supplier collaboration implementing packaging and logistics changes. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong interpersonal, teamwork, organization and communication skills. Knowledge and understanding of 6 Sigma project management principles. Develop and deploy creative / original solutions to complex problems. Experience within operations at a manufacturing environment. Knowledge and experience with Pack Assistant and Teamcenter. Familiar with company policies and procedures with a strong department background. Additional packaging design experience in automotive or similar industry.

Creo or Solid Works Packaging Modeling Experience.

Typical task breakdown:

• Review operational delays related to packaging. Develop quantitative evaluation of opportunity.

Interaction with team:

• Review opportunities for improvement.
• Supply chain, operations, quality, engineering, and purchasing.

Work environment:

• Warehouse 35% /Office 65%. PPE will be required when working in warehouse (Metatarsals, Safety Glasses)

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer.