- Coordinate and lead in the design and development of packaging solutions for cost effective shipping of WIP and finished products
- Analyzes engineering drawings and specifications of product toconceptualize container design, conducts plant reviews to obtain approvals and collect feedback, follows containers in transit to each touch point to validate that container does not contribute to part damage and documents all findings/approvals to affected parties
- Support the activities of outside contractors including quotes and builds of packaging designs released to outside suppliers.
- Develops and maintains packaging instruction sheets and all packaging databases.
- Automotive experience is an asset
- Knowledge of Spinfire and CAD is an asset.
- Computer literacy along with strong organizational and communication skills is required
Packaging Engineer - Espanola, ON, Canada - Engineering Search Firm Inc
Description
Our Automotive client has engaged an Engineering Search Firm to assist in finding a Corporate Packaging Engineer, the Corporate Packaging Engineer (Cambridge, Ontario) is responsible to manage and coordinate the design, development and validation of sketches, specifications, samples, and written analysis of proposed packaging concepts for new and existing parts for any of its sister companies.
Corporate Packaging Engineer will be responsible for collaborating with outside suppliers, developing, and issuing RFQ's for packaging related materials, supporting the launch of container designs and resolving packaging concerns with current container designs.
The role also includes development and maintenance of container fleet information and related materials records and will report to management on container /packaging /material issues.
Coordinate and lead in the development of prototype packaging using appropriate materials such as folding cartons, plastic or foil, stretch wrap, foam and appropriate corrugated or other form of shipping container.