AddressResponsibilities
- Work with cross-functional teams (new product development, quality, shipping, automation engineers, packaging vendors/consultants, purchasing, and others) to design and optimize packaging solutions for Intralox globally (to/from Intralox facilities as well as end users/integrators)
- Identify and implement cost saving initiatives related to packaging materials, dunnage, labor, efficiency, transportation, and storage
- Ensure proposed packaging design changes are validated, appropriately tested, documented, deployed, and monitored throughout the organization
- Work with external suppliers to design, qualify, and procure packaging components and packaging equipment
- Ensure stable pallet load design in accordance with automated bulk warehouse requirements
- Develop specifications and optimizations for acceptable void space inside boxes so as to minimize damage to boxes under loading.
- Perform root cause analysis related to design, material, or process failures
- Complete packaging transit testing and bench study experiments for packaging design
- Summarize, analyze, and draw conclusions from test results
- Cost and payback analysis on packaging expenses throughout the organization.
- Keep abreast of new technologies and advances in the packaging industry
- Develop and maintain packaging standards for use with vendors and internal groups
- Create and maintain a database of packaging materials for internal and customer packing
- May train and/or provide work direction to technicians
- Work independently to plan and schedule own activities necessary to meet project timelines
- Participate in the Manufacturing Operations Support team, which consists of manufacturing focused Industrial Engineers, Packaging Engineers, and Analysts
- Participate in the Packaging Category Management Team (PCMT), which consists of a cross functional team that aligns packaging opportunities, priorities, and decisions (supply chain, engineering, plant management, warehouse management, and shipping professionals)
Requirements
- B.S. in Packaging Science, Packaging Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline
- 3-5 years of experience in packaging design for industrial applications: manufacturing or warehouse environment
- Knowledge of and experience in design and fabrication of transport, storage, and WIP packaging
- Experience in fulfillment and distribution packaging
- Ability to interpret CAD and other Assembly drawings, specs and layouts
- Must be detail oriented and have strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Must have experience with data analysis to optimize packaging
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to travel as needed, up to 25%
- Strong learning mindset and the ability to take on new challenges
- High comfort level with pitching new ideas and challenging status quo
- On-site position, located in our Baltimore facility
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with corrugated packaging design for LTL, Ocean & Air Freight
- Solid knowledge of packaged transit testing methods
- Working knowledge or experience with Oracle ERP
- Knowledge of Materials Management/Logistics/Supply Chain techniques
- Familiarity with Packaging and Palletizing software
- Familiarity with 3D parametric modeling: Autodesk Inventor or SolidWorks preferred
- Certified Packaging Professional (CPP) or Certified Professional in Training (CPIT)
