Packaging Engineer Co-Op

coty • Sanford (NC), NC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Kick off a challenging and rewarding engineering career with Coty! Our Supply Chain Packaging Engineer Co-Op assists the Research and Development Packaging team in the definition of packages which meet COTY’s required criteria in terms of Functionality, Manufacturability, Aesthetics, Safety, Innovation and Creativity, and Recyclability and Sustainability. The SCP Engineer executes and validates the design of components and finished goods through first production.

Requirements

• Analytical problem solving and information gathering skills (Key Performance Indicator reporting, gap analysis, Kaizen, Loss Tree, cause-and-effect diagrams, 5-whys, etc.)
• Understanding of materials and tooling which produce rigid and flexible packaging such as glass, injection molding, tubes, folding cartons, etc. and decoration techniques
• Understanding of interactions between multiple components and packaging assembly methods, including tolerance simulations
• Lean tools (i.e poka yoke / mistake proofing / pFMEA, SMED, Standard work, value stream mapping, TPM, 5S, continuous flow, visual factory, pull systems / Kanban, etc.)
• Intermediate to advanced level computer skills (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Access, drawing software, SAP).

Responsibilities

• Completely define revised, stock, and custom package design requirements and execute qualification plans according to these requirements and corporate global and local Policy, Process, Standard Work including Technical Readiness and CQV Parameters.
• Develop and document testing plans, drawings, qualification tests, and final specifications including limits and ranges for components and finished packages.
• Collaborate with internal departments to determine timing and feasibility of new and/or existing package designs related to cost, functionality, compatibility and qualification.
• Research alternative designs to reduce costs and increase efficiency.
• Travel to component vendors and outside contractors, and other sites as required.
• Participate in Cycle and Flow Time reduction for department activities and develop standard work.
• Research new ideas and innovation from strategic suppliers for COTY’s exclusive use.
• Manage the accuracy and modification of Bills of Material for all products produced in Sanford.
• Logistic weights and dimensions accuracy on products produced in Sanford.
• Resolve component and specification issues for existing packages.
• Participate in special projects, as required.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities consistent with the classification of the position.
• Follow all site GMP policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• This is unique role with a genuine opportunity to make an impact.
• You’ll get to work in a diverse environment with a team of professionals who are passionate about the work they do and know how to have some fun along the way.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern