Packaging Engineer Intern

pladis Global•Reading, PA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Director, Packaging Engineering, the Packaging Engineer Internship position supports several key areas: Purchasing, Marketing, Production, Planning/Scheduling, and Creative Services. The position works to help support the design and testing of packages and packaging materials. Critically, the Director, Packaging Engineering looks to this position to identify, investigate and develop opportunities to reduce cost on packaging materials and/or labor through improved packaging design and systems. This role will support production/ manufacturing in the resolution of packaging issues including implementation of new products into production. In addition, this position maintains the development of structural and protective packaging components for CPG, Retail and Club Projects, Secondary and Tertiary packaging; and bulk packaging as specified by the Bills of Materials by investigating, specifying, costing and testing the components.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a BS Packaging Engineering or related Technical Discipline or recent graduate.
Fundamental knowledge of printing processes and color management
Can interpret information and implement with management support
Can sustain activity on multiple projects simultaneously
Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Relies on senior resources for guidance
Knowledge of food packaging material science
Practical knowledge of packaging converting technology
Basic knowledge of distribution theories
Functional participant in project team; capable of working with a large cross section of plant management
Fundamental knowledge of profit and loss factors
Functional knowledge of operations
Capable of identifying problems and seeking appropriate resources for solution
Strong written/verbal skills
Can effectively communicate with supplier resources
Proficient in PC applications including Word, Excel and Microsoft Outlook (or similar email programs), and capable of learning new computer programs quickly.
High level of analytical ability
Effective oral and written communication skills
High level of interpersonal skills
Technical drawing understanding
Must be CAD literate- competent user of AutoCAD or equivalent and of TOPS/CAPE or equivalent palletization software.
Sound organizational and time management skills with the ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple priorities

Nice To Haves

Specifies and designs product packaging to ensure product integrity and appeal under varying shipping and display conditions.
Tests, analyzes, and selects materials for packaging based on durability and cost effectiveness.
Thorough knowledge of packaging, product and bills of materials to successfully produce Packaging Specifications for Quoting

Responsibilities

Support the design and testing of packages and packaging materials.
Identify, investigate and develop opportunities to reduce cost on packaging materials and/or labor through improved packaging design and systems.
Support production/manufacturing in the resolution of packaging issues including implementation of new products into production.
Maintain the development of structural and protective packaging components for CPG, Retail and Club Projects, Secondary and Tertiary packaging; and bulk packaging as specified by the Bills of Materials by investigating, specifying, costing and testing the components.