Packaging Engineer

Associated Materials, LLC • Cuyahoga Falls, OH

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Associated Materials is seeking a creative Packaging Engineer to design packaging that optimizes quality, performance, sustainability, and cost; protects products; and supports distribution-channel requirements and customer needs. The role is part of the design engineering team at the company’s corporate offices in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. The engineer oversees packaging development from design and prototyping through performance testing and documentation, and also supports product design and engineering work as project needs dictate. The position collaborates with cross-functional groups on pre-commercial and commercial activities and develops and maintains Bills of Materials for manufacturing, material planning, and product costing. Travel based on project work and need is typically up to 25%.

Requirements

• Mechanical engineering degree preferred, or an associate degree in a technical engineering trade or equivalent.
• Two or more years of experience preferred.
• Experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or other 3D modeling software.
• Familiarity with ITSA standards.
• Demonstrated continuous improvement and structured problem-solving methodologies using Lean and Six Sigma tools.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish effective working relationships with peers, subordinates, superiors, and vendors or service providers.
• Strong collaboration skills in teams, working groups, and committees, both as a team player and leader.
• Travel based on project work and need, typically up to 25%.

Nice To Haves

• Industry experience.
• Experience and working knowledge of test equipment.
• Architectural experience.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes in various industries, including corrugate and extrusion.

Responsibilities

• Document work instructions that establish standard packaging methodology for parts and accessories using best-practice procedures for Associated Materials products.
• Help identify and qualify technology providers and vendors to support packaging needs.
• Develop packaging specifications for products and distribution channels, optimizing quality, performance, and cost.
• Oversee the complete packaging development process, including packaging designs, prototypes, performance testing, and documentation.
• Troubleshoot packaging problems involving designs, materials, and processes, and provide timely, cost-effective solutions.
• Analyze engineering drawings and product specifications to determine physical characteristics, handling needs, environmental and safety requirements, and materials required.
• Create and update Bills of Materials (BOMs) for current, new, and modified designs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Marketing, Operations, Quality, and Regulatory, on pre-commercial and commercial activities.
• Review current designs and develop new or improved design concepts, using tools such as SolidWorks to create, modify, and approve engineering drawings.
• Prepare documentation required to test and implement designs and assist with testing as needed.
• Review design alternatives for cost-effectiveness.
• Develop and maintain BOMs for Manufacturing and Material Planning, and develop costing BOMs for the Finance Department.
• Modify BOMs through the Engineering Change Notice (ECN) process as needed.
• Perform other product design, support, and assigned activities as project needs dictate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree