Ink Supplies Operations group is looking for a strong skilled packaging engineer who will design, qualify and release complete packaging solutions for various products. The engineer will work closely with various Business Units, R&D, factory, Quality Assurance, MPa’s, Marketing, procurement, suppliers and New Product Introduction Program management teams. Additionally, will lead packaging cost savings, design and efficiency improvement initiatives for Inkjet Supplies Operations with emphasis on Innovation, future driven Sustainable packaging.
Provide complete Ink Supplies packaging solutions for various product lines. Applies developed subject matter knowledge to solve common and complex business issues within established guidelines and recommends appropriate alternatives. Works on problems of diverse complexity and scope. May act as a team or project leader providing direction to team activities and facilitates information validation and team decision making process. Exercises independent judgment and practices to identify and select a solution. Ability to handle most unique situations.
Responsibilities
- Designs packaging engineering solutions for products and production tooling based on established engineering principles and in accordance with development technology practices and guidelines, while ensuring cost effectiveness and quality.
- Develops and implements parameters and test plans for new and existing designs, including validation of tolerances, form/fit/function, shock and vibration, electromagnetic interference, safety and reliability.
- Lead Anti-counterfeit Ink Supplies packaging and Regulatory complied packaging solutions.
- Collaborates and communicates with management, internal, and outsourced development partners regarding design status, project progress, and issue resolution.
- Develops and maintains excellent working relationships with all assigned levels across engineering teams and manage information exchange as required.
- Ensures optimization of concepts and designs with analytical and physical assessments, to increase efficiency and improve quality.
- Performs technical risk assessments of engineering solutions developed and ensures appropriate risk mitigation efforts are undertaken.
- Solves difficult and complex problems with a fresh perspective, demonstrating good judgment in selecting creative solutions.
- Develops recommendations on changes and design enhancements to improve reliability, security, processes, and performance.
- Leads a project team of internal and outsourced t partners to develop reliable, cost effective and high-quality solutions for complex products.
- Represents packaging team for all phases of larger and more-complex development projects.
- Provides guidance and mentoring to less- experienced staff members to set an example of engineering design innovation and excellence.
Education & Experience Recommended
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Packaging or Engineering.
- Typically 6-10 years experience.
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong Packaging Engineering knowledge: Design, materials, testing, Qualification, cost analysis, Package specifications.
- Strong program management and facilitation skills.
- Using TOPS, CAD or other 3D CAD software as a design tool.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Cross-Org Skills: Effective Communication, Learning Agility, Digital Fluency, Customer Centricity
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills including presentation to senior management; mastery in English and local language.
- Ability to effectively communicate product architectures, design proposals and negotiate options at management levels.
Disclaimer
This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management.