Packaging Quality Engineer

Steuben Foods•Elma, NY

About The Position

The Packaging Quality Engineer will be responsible for developing internal specifications for new packaging formats, managing vendor-supplied packaging specifications and regulatory materials, and troubleshooting packaging material issues. This role involves developing pallet patterns, reviewing and approving corrugated/packaging designs, and assisting with SPC weight control databases. The engineer will also establish working tare weights, manage vendor communications and claims, maintain the Package Holds database, and support plant quality improvement initiatives. Key responsibilities include claim entry and tracking, managing package holds and releases in Protean, and participating in other project initiatives.

Requirements

Packaging or Materials science knowledge
Six Sigma training (Green Belt is a significant plus)
TQM or equivalent experience with concepts
Excellent analytical skills and understanding of troubleshooting methodologies
Strong knowledge of computer systems, databases and spreadsheets
Strong Knowledge of Statistical Process Control
Bachelor of Science Degree in Packaging Science, Packaging Engineering, Materials Science or a related discipline
Experience in food manufacturing/packaging environment or applicable experience gained in Packaging Engineering/Manufacturing environment is preferred
Experience in food manufacturing or Packaging Engineering/Manufacturing environment
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to communicate, apply, and integrate approaches such as statistical process control to operations within the facility
Ability to lead cross-functional groups

Nice To Haves

Six Sigma training (Green Belt is a significant plus)

Responsibilities

Develop internal specifications around new packaging formats
Manage vendor-supplied packaging specifications
Manage vendor-supplied Regulatory material documents and certifications
Troubleshoot packaging material problems with run-ability, quality, etc.
Develop all pallet patterns for all products and incorporate into individual product specifications
Corrugate/Packaging review and approvals (Drawings review and revisions, Review and test samples, Final approvals)
Assist current SPC weight control database
Establish working tare weights for all packaging formats to be used in Production SPC models
Communicate with all vendor contacts regarding packaging material issues; submit material claims to appropriate vendors
Manage Package Holds database
Support plant quality improvement initiatives, such as Aseptic Quality Improvement and packaging material defect RCA and CAPA
Entry of claims into database, sending samples to suppliers. Tracking of claims. Direct involvement with vendor representatives in negotiating claims. New customer spec entry into packaging file on LAN. Removal of obsolete specs.
Work with Production and Warehouse to place defective or damaged package components on QCHOLD in Protean. Also releases as they apply.
Other Project Initiatives as developed.