Packaging Application Engineer - Folding Cartons

Joining the Belmark Team•De Pere, WI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Belmark is seeking a Packaging Application Engineer for our Folding Carton division. This role supports the sales process by identifying or designing products to fit customer needs, assisting customers with product selection and modifications, and training them on product usage. The position may also involve intervening when customers or manufacturing require assistance with product reliability. Travel to customer facilities is for the purpose of landing new accounts and ensuring repeat business from existing accounts.

Requirements

Demonstrate high thruput, accuracy, speed and service with all projects.
Apply engineering principles and concepts to identify solutions from both formal training and experience.
Knowledge of and the ability to effectively utilize the English language.
Regular attendance is an essential function of the position.
Must have the ability to quickly learn and apply new information regarding materials and manufacturing processes.
Must be able to analyze data and recommend a course of action.
Must be able to simultaneously manage numerous tasks and projects.
Requires constant and critical attention to detail.
Ability to establish and meet tight time lines.
Ability to operate a computer with proficiency in word processing software (Microsoft Word), presentation software (Powerpoint) and spreadsheet software (Excel).
Ability to read, comprehend and follow implicit and explicit written and oral instructions.
Must have excellent interpersonal skills.
Must be able to communicate and answer questions, both written and orally, in a professional and friendly manner.
Must have the ability to clearly explain a complex technical concept in layman�s terms.
Requires education as is generally acquired in four (4) years of college with a Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering or technology field and generally three (3) years of Packaging Application Engineer I experience with proven success.
Ability to talk and hear 90% of work time.
Standing and walking required for 25% of work time.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds for 20% of work time.
Ability to: see clearly at 20 inches or 20 feet or more; ability to identify and distinguish colors; ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while the eyes are fixed on a given point; and the ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus.

Responsibilities

Lead Sales team and customers in defining end-use requirements.
Establish the size, shape, design and tooling specifications for new opportunities, including identifying material, finish, carton structure and die specifications.
Perform competitive analyses of customer supplied samples to recommend best material and finish options that meet customer requirements.
Create, revise, and manage material/converting specifications and test methods.
Process and manage the daily project flow with accuracy, speed and service.
Work with suppliers to test/trial new materials to validate in both internal and customer processes.
Support standardization of materials and processes to service our customers.
Support quality improvement efforts and CAPA resolution.
Work with Production, Quality, Sales, customers and vendors to provide root cause and corrective action on high-risk complaints to ensure future sales growth.
Support production in problem solving manufacturing issues with materials or equipment.
Provide technical support within the sales process, which may require occasional overnight travel with or without other company representatives.
Manage the risk and liability of business decisions that ensure reasonable precautions prevent large losses.
Maintain a strong awareness of the effect of how material and process selections can impact efficiencies, waste and ultimately cost.
Actively engage in identifying process improvement opportunities and facilitating their completion.
Assist in developing departmental procedures, challenge existing procedures for improvement and implement changes.
Reduce opt-outs within the EDGE tool to drive standard solutions and speed.
May perform other duties as assigned by manager.