Packaging Engineer

Kimberly-Clark•Neenah, WI

16d•Hybrid

About The Position

Packaging Engineer Job Description You’re not the person who will settle for just any role. Neither are we. Because we’re out to create Better Care for a Better World, and that takes a certain kind of person and teams who care about making a difference. Here, you’ll bring your professional expertise, talent, and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU. The Packaging Engineer provides ownership of packaging development projects from concept to launch in support of brand and category strategies to meet customer and consumer needs, as well as deliver financial results with winning value propositions and products. This individual manages, develops, designs and specifies packaging structures and materials that assist the consumer business sectors in meeting their objectives. This includes the attractive merchandising and safe shipping of products under varying conditions of climate, environment and different modes of transportation. Key customers in this role include: Research & Engineering, Product Supply, Marketing, Customer Development, Sales Strategy, Finance, Legal, Market Research, External Consultants and Research Organizations, Vendors (directly and through Procurement). About Us Huggies®. Kleenex®. Cottonelle®. Scott®. Kotex®. Poise®. Depend®. Kimberly-Clark Professional®. You already know our legendary brands—and so does the rest of the world. In fact, millions of people use Kimberly-Clark products every day. We know these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldn’t exist without talented professionals, like you. At Kimberly-Clark, you’ll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation, growth and impact. We’re founded on more than 150 years of market leadership, and we’re always looking for new and better ways to perform – so there’s your open door of opportunity. It’s all here for you at Kimberly-Clark. Led by Purpose. Driven by You. About You You perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring. You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development. You love what you do, especially when the work you do makes a difference. At Kimberly-Clark, we’re constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results. When you join our team, you’ll experience Flex That Works: flexible (hybrid) work arrangements that empower you to have purposeful time in the office and partner with your leader to make flexibility work for both you and the business.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering or related degree
Packaging Co-op/Internship experience and/or 1+ years of professional experience required.
Demonstrated accomplishments in Packaging Engineering preferably within the Consumer Products industry
Basic knowledge of packaging development and operations/supply chain processes.
Experience in LEAN practices/manufacturing TOPS/CAPE/CAD experience is required, SAP/PLM experience is preferred.
Able to travel up to 25% of the work time.

Responsibilities

Leads, manages and supports aspects of technical packaging changes/waivers/components/projects, including new product/package introductions or launches as well as product/process changes and rollovers. This includes die line development, unit load creation and prototyping/sampling.
Packaging development may include various materials, including but not limited to fiberboard, corrugate, cartons, plastics and/or films.
Determines packaging specifications according to the nature of the product, cost limitations, legal requirements, and the type of protection required.
Designs package exteriors considering such factors as product identification, sales appeal, aesthetic quality, printing, sealing, fastening devices and production techniques.
Develops the required type of packaging materials to maximize convenience, utility and function based on the product's physical characteristics, safety and special handling requirements.
Adheres to packaging and transportation industry, customer/vendor and KC standards, procedures and requirements to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
Understands and follows corporate policies and procedures and industry standards for packaging specifications.
Demonstrates knowledge of internal K-C & external vendor/copacking operations, technology and production capabilities, as well as supply chain processes, to integrate operations and supply chain solutions and objectives into package development – to capitalize on cost reduction and production efficiency opportunities.
Assesses and develops action plans to overcome packaging related manufacturing issues.
Understands the consumer, customer and competitive environment to ensure consistency and alignment with brand equity to drive category growth.
Identifies and recommends new technology and/or materials used in the packaging industry to create leading edge package designs, innovations and prototypes.
Recognized as a packaging subject matter expert on cross functional and multi-level teams for a wide range of package development projects including both large, complex projects as well as full scope ownership for smaller projects.
Designs and coordinates laboratory activities and tests using scientific systems/tools to assess technical feasibility in the qualification of materials, copackers and vendors.
Provides technical support to ensure quality standards, package performance, and continued supply of products and packaging materials.
Identifies and tests/qualifies alternate sources for raw materials and packaging components.

Benefits

Great support for good health with medical, dental, and vision coverage options with no waiting periods or pre-existing condition restrictions.
Access to an on-site fitness center, occupational health nurse, and allowances for high-quality safety equipment.
Flexible Savings and spending accounts to maximize health care options and stretch dollars when caring for yourself or dependents.
Diverse income protection insurance options to protect yourself and your family in case of illness, injury, or other unexpected events.
Additional programs and support to continue your education, adopt a child, relocate, or even find temporary childcare.

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