About this role
As a Sr. Packaging Engineer you will be responsible for and the subject matter expert in evaluating our current/new packaging solutions to ensure our packaging is durable, cost effective and aligns with our sustainability goals.
This position reports to the Sr. Manager, Process Development & Design Engineering and requires onsite work at our North American Manufacturing Headquarters located in Apple Valley, MN.
What will you do?
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Provide packaging solutions for both existing and new products which are either purchased or produced on a range of sophisticated automation equipment and complex robotics applications.
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Enhancement of existing packaging materials/processes in support of Operational priorities of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, & Continuous Improvement
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Development of new packaging materials/processes in support of Organizational priorities including Sustainability, Innovation, & Business Growth
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Test, analyze. and select materials for packaging based on durability, cost, effectiveness, and sustainability of materials to reduce environmental footprint while also ensuring packaging complies with all regulatory requirements. This shall be accomplished by taking into consideration product protection and resistance to external variables such as corrosive chemicals, temperature variations, light, heat and rough handling. This information shall be used to create packaging requirements for both purchased & produced products.
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Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure seamless integration of packaging solutions. Knowledgeable of LEAN principles and their application to packaging equipment development and design.
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Lead medium sized teams (