Packaging Technical Services Specialist

RR Donnelley • Warrenville, IL

109d • $77,900 - $124,600

About The Position

The Technical Service Specialist provides on-site and remote support for both RRD production operations and clients within the Packaging Platform. This role ensures optimal performance of production equipment, assists in troubleshooting production issues at both the client and RRD locations, and supports clients in achieving high-quality output and efficiency.

Requirements

• 4 Year / Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Related field.
• 5+ years Hands-on experience in a technical support role within the folding carton or packaging industry.
• Mechanical skills/experience setting up equipment, running troubleshooting trials
• Advanced training or experience in cGMPs, and ISO
• Ability to understand and interpret federal regulations and company operating procedures as they apply to printing regulated product and quality issue.
• Experience operating packaging equipment is preferred
• Must be able to prioritize and multi-task with minimal supervision
• Knowledge of PC systems and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with R&D and sales teams to support new product introductions and resolve client concerns
• Travel to client (or potential client) locations to investigate performance issues, isolate defective material, provide recommended corrective resolution and complete required documentation regarding the issue
• Advise clients and key stakeholders on improved methods (equipment set up and support, troubleshooting equipment trials, etc...)
• Conduct product trials and product testing to evaluate materials and ensure compatibility with production specifications for both RRD and the client
• Coordinate travel to existing and potential accounts to conduct machine audits and collect performance information prior to the shipments of trial rolls. Ensure the distribution of the collected information to the appropriate Technical Department personnel
• Troubleshoot existing problems involving designs, materials, and processes and provide creative cost-effective solutions
• Maintain detailed records of service calls, technical reports, and customer communications
• Collaborate with client Technical Project Managers on analyzing vendor designs for manufacturing proposals and proactively mitigating potential manufacturing risk from design submissions
• Interacts with customers, suppliers, vendors, and division personnel regarding quality and production issues
• Assists in the development of procedures and techniques for reducing process variation
• Assists manufacturing personnel in establishing standards of quality to be used and certifying that established company and industry standards have been met
• Identify cost-saving opportunities related to materials, design, labor, and efficiency

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• paid time off
• disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• life insurance
• other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages
• parental leave
• adoption assistance
• tuition assistance
• employer/partner discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees