R&D Packaging Engineer I

Lifoam Industries•Belcamp, MD

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The Research & Development Packaging Engineer role is responsible for creating, prototyping, refining, and testing packaging designs for thermally protective (cold chain) distribution products as well as packaging used for standard distribution, retail, food service, and healthcare customers. This position is based in our R&D Laboratory in Belcamp, MD. Led by the R&D Lab Manager, the R&D Packaging Engineer will support New Product Development (NPD) through testing, documentation, and analysis as well as managing Lab facility and equipment. The R&D Packaging Engineer will often collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Purchasing and Operations during the NPD process. Focus areas for product innovation by this cross-functional team include packaging design, sustainability, rapid prototyping, advanced insulating materials and manufacturing processes, and phase change materials. A successful candidate will need excellent communication, collaboration and teamwork skills, as well as a strong engineering foundation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Package Engineering or related discipline preferred.
ISTA’s CTP I certification within the first 6-months
Experience working in a laboratory, production, or operations environment preferred
CAD/CAM experience preferred, particularly SolidWorks
Experience operating and maintaining CNC equipment preferred
Prior cold chain or R&D laboratory experience preferred
Manufacturing experience preferred.
Prepare and execute test protocols in collaboration with QA, Project Management, Engineering, and Sales/Marketing
Learn, operate, and maintain equipment safely and professionally
Communicate clearly in both verbal and written formats, with the ability to adapt communication style based on audience and situational needs. Communicate well both in person and with remote teammates.
Model and maintain a high standard of initiative and a focus on timeliness.
Can be counted on to execute specified tasks in the determined timeframe. Must be self-motivated and able to prioritize and multi-task.
Maintain the highest standard of professionalism at all times, with awareness of social, ethical and organizational norms, codes of conduct, and ethical principles. Act in line with Altor corporate values.
Requires regular attendance to perform all essential tasks.
Establish and maintain effective work relationships within the department, the Corporation and the community; and maintains the professional competence, knowledge and skill necessary for the satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities.
Proficient with Microsoft Office -- MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

ISTA’s CTP I certification within the first 6-months
CAD/CAM experience preferred, particularly SolidWorks
Experience operating and maintaining CNC equipment preferred
Prior cold chain or R&D laboratory experience preferred
Manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, execute, and document thermal and physical testing consistent with relevant industry and quality standards (such as ISTA, 21CFR Part 11, GMP/GLP, etc.).
Program, operate, and maintain laboratory testing and fabrication equipment.
Collaborate with testing personnel and project teams to create project timelines for development and testing projects.
Assist the Quality team to maintain required certifications of the test lab and all required equipment calibrations.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized testing and working environment.
Remain current on relevant techniques and technology through research and training.
Collect and analyze test data, organize and present results in established formats; provide input on analysis and presentation methods.
Prepare test protocols and experimental and qualification reports.
Coordinate with Quality to ensure timely creation, review, approval, and delivery of test protocols and final reports.
Execute experiments supporting cross-functional NPD and product improvement projects in laboratory and production settings; Provide feedback to improve experimental design and testing processes.
Contribute to continuous improvement in all innovation and testing process areas.
Support project prioritization through awareness of resource and equipment availability.
Respond to errors, equipment failures, and other obstacles with transparency and a positive focus on both short- and long-term solutions.
Other duties as assigned.