Packaging Engineer

Summary

Lincoln Electric has an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Packaging Engineer. The Packaging Engineer plays a key role in supporting and driving packaging development in our Consumable Products Division. In this role, you will champion packaging innovation by actively identifying and developing concepts to show new packaging formats, materials, and technologies.

In addition to competitive pay, Lincoln Electric offers a lucrative profit-sharing plan, student loan repayment program PLUS tuition reimbursement, medical/dental/vision, paid time off and many more outstanding benefits! 
 
 

What You Will Do

•    Design and develop packaging solutions that meet product requirements, regulatory standards, and sustainability goals.
•    Identifies and implements changes to packaging designs to optimize quality performance and cost.
•    Verifies that packaging designs are optimized for manufacturing
•    Works closely with packaging suppliers, challenging them for creative, cost-effective alternatives as well as secondary trouble shooting and technical expertise & assistance for logistics teams.
•    Establishes supplier quality standards, creates incoming inspection plans, and supports supplier audits.
•    Provides training for appropriate personnel performing packaging activities.
•    Participates in the commissioning of new packaging equipment.
•    Develops standard practices and processes to ensure zero defects, productivity, and adherence to local and international legal & regulatory requirements.
•    Creates specifications and documentation related to package design, testing and validation.
•    Supports ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 methodologies.
•    Reviews, understands, and follows the departmental procedures that are associated with the performance of this job.
•    Creates project plans and organizes resources to ensure project milestones are met within expectations of timeline, quality, and budget.
•    Participates in product introduction teams to strategically deploy new packaging advancements.
•    Plans, organizes, and conducts packaging / production / shipping tests and validations according to ISTA, ANSI, and ISO testing.
•    Justifies and prepares capital expenditures for new packaging processes and equipment.
 

Education & Experience Requirements

•    Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
•    Minimum three years industry experience
•    Strong understanding of ISTA/ANSI/ISO test methods and their effects on packaging design is preferred
•    Understanding of manufacturing processes of various industries including corrugate, injection molding, films, etc. is preferred
•    Demonstrated continuous improvement and structured problem-solving methodologies utilizing Lean and Six Sigma tools
•    Ability to work effectively and cross-functionally on the shop floor on a regular basis
•    Competency with 3D modeling software
•    Ability to travel between Lincoln Subsidiaries and Suppliers
•    Knowledge of MS Office software, including MS Word, Excel, and Power Point; familiarity with SAP a plus
•    Ability to perform hands-on work