R & D Packaging Engineer

RH Sheppard Co•Hanover, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The R & D Packaging Engineer is responsible for designing, optimizing, and continuously improving material flow across plant operations to support production efficiency and operational excellence. The role partners closely with cross-functional teams and department leaders to identify, analyze, and resolve issues impacting material flow, throughput, and overall manufacturing performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or related field).
Minimum of five (5) years of experience working within Industrial Engineering or Logistics Engineering teams in a Lean Manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated experience implementing Kanban systems (required).
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams.
Hands-on experience working in a production or manufacturing environment.
Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing methodologies, with emphasis on: Standardized Work, Continuous Improvement, 5S, Just-In-Time (JIT) principles
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and use of Lean tools to drive operational improvement.
Ability to work independently and/or lead within a cross-functional team environment.
Demonstrated ability to make independent decisions aligned with objectives established by the Manufacturing Engineering Team Leader and Manager.
Ability to analyze data and make well-reasoned, actionable recommendations to leadership.
Effective communicator capable of interacting with all levels of the organization.
Working knowledge of CAD/CAM software.
Flexibility to work non-standard hours as needed, including occasional evenings or weekends, to support alternate shifts or project implementations.

Nice To Haves

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred.
Prior experience using ERP systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Defines and maintains material flow and supply methods for each part from the warehouse and other Sheppard locations to final operations at the Hanover plant (Plan for Every Part – PFEP).
Partners with Supply Chain, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Corporate Logistics Engineering, and external vendors to develop and implement solutions that optimize material presentation to production lines and continuously reduce cost.
Researches and benchmarks industry best practices related to logistics, material flow, and manufacturing support.
Establishes and maintains work instructions and packaging standards to ensure safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives are achieved within logistics and material handling operations.
Drives the implementation of standard containerization across all operations.
Evaluates logistics constraints and applies Lean Manufacturing principles to improve efficiency, flow, and productivity.
Partners with the Quality department to support root cause analysis (RCA) and implement containment and corrective actions to mitigate and eliminate logistics-related customer complaints (e.g., mislabeling, incorrect quantities, delivery issues).
Applies structured problem-solving methodologies and innovation to drive continuous improvement across logistics and material flow processes.
Understands and complies with all health, safety, and environmental policies (ISO 14001); is empowered to identify hazards, stop unsafe work, and escalate concerns as appropriate.
Promotes and drives the organization’s vision through active utilization of KPS (Lean Manufacturing) methodologies.
Ensures compliance with all company procedures and policies; addresses non-compliance through coaching, feedback, and escalation as required.
Understands and complies with quality management system requirements, including IATF 16949; is empowered to identify, stop, and escalate quality concerns as necessary.
Performs other duties as assigned.