Packaging Engineer

The Hershey Company•Hershey, PA

42d

About The Position

With minimal supervision from the Manager, the position leads the design and technical development of packaging solutions for new and existing products. This position is responsible for the development of packaging materials by working with Project Teams and Vendors to recommend, review, test and identify costs for various packaging design proposals. The position is responsible for creating detailed specifications and accurate bill of materials for successful packaging implementation. The position supports production facilities by assisting in issues resolution and optimizing packaging design to ensure peak performance. The position is expected to manage a mix of low-to-medium complexity commercial projects which require fundamental packaging technology expertise. As a representative on project teams, the position is expected to advocate the best interests of packaging via sharing of technical knowledge, gathering fact-based data, providing analytics, and implementing solutions which deliver against project scope and expectations.

Requirements

Possess basic understanding of packaging concepts and principles.
Fundamental technical knowledge of packaging materials and converting technologies
Possess mechanical aptitude and ability to understand interrelation of material & equipment
Ability to design transport simulation tests and interpret results.
Good critical thinking skills to consider how constraints/changes impact design and functional attributes
Demonstrated successful problem solving process skills
Ability to make rational decisions independently and seek assistance as needed for complex matters
Ability to successfully communicate complex subject matter both verbally and in written form to audiences of varying organizational levels and technical/business understanding with some manager guidance.
Basic understanding of supply chain operations and cross-functional partner responsibilities
Able to work collaboratively with others to accomplish a common objective.
Self-motivated and takes initiative/action with minimal direction
Ability to successfully and consistently prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Good organizational, time management, and communication skills to meet commitments.
Strong PC skills; Outlook, Excel, Powerpoint, Cape/Tops, MS Teams, SAP(nice to have)
BS in Packaging Engineering preferred with 0-3 years of Packaging Development experience.
BS in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related science field with 1-4 years of experience in Packaging Development.