What are the responsibilities and job description for the Toyota Packaging Engineer position at Actalent?
Description:
This position is responsible for new model packaging as well as supporting existing production. Each specialist is given suppliers they are responsible for. They will be responsible for about 30-40 suppliers. They will be responsible for line side presentation, conveying design changes, etc.
Job Description:
• Manage model launch activities, new packaging design, development, and approval
• Identify areas of improvement on current packaging designs and take lead on packaging kaizen implementation.
• Individual KPI management in the areas of safety, quality, scrap, expendable, cost, and model launch packaging development
• Calculation and management of returnable packaging for suppliers
• Identify areas of improvement within processes
• Resolve daily operational packaging issues by communicating with supply chain stakeholders and coordinating short and long-term countermeasures
Skills:
Excel, AutoCAD, Communication, Packaging, Automotive
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Packaging, Mechanical, Industrial, Systems Engineering or similar engineering degree
• Industrial or Automotive Packaging experience in a design or engineering role (education/co-op/internships included)
• Experience evaluating packaging quality in a shop floor or manufacturing environment, including utilization of ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) ISTA (International Safe Transit Association) or similar
• Ability to read, interpret and modify both 2D and 3D Engineering drawings within programs such as AutoCAD, Inventor, Catia or similar programs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (Intermediate or above)
Added bonus if you have
• Experience leading or supporting New Model Launch through packaging development to meet safety, quality and cost targets
• Experience with KPI management of safety, cost and quality within a production engineering environment, including management and modification of packaging to achieve highest quality at lowest cost
• Experience with packaging testing standards such as shape, vibration or similar testing
• Experience with mobile packaging for moving product/parts within a manufacturing facility
• Experience supporting and managing engineering projects through cross function collaboration with multiple divisions and groups, including direct shop floor experience
• Experience working with outside vendors and suppliers
• Experience utilizing a system for analysis of packaging design and authorization of packaging cost such as VPACS (Visual Packaging Control System) or similar
About Actalent:
Actalent connects passion with purpose. Our scalable talent solutions and services capabilities drive value and results and provide the expertise to help our customers achieve more. Every day, our experts around the globe are making an impact. We’re supporting critical initiatives in engineering and sciences that advance how companies serve the world. Actalent promotes consultant care and engagement through experiences that enable continuous development. Our people are the difference. Actalent is an operating company of Allegis Group, the global leader in talent solutions.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $30 - $45
