Packaging Engineer - Chicago, IL - Hybrid

As the Packaging Engineer, you will be responsible for leading & implementing improved packaging solutions throughout the organization.  Your primary objective will be to optimize the packaging designs to improve quality & reduce overall supply chain costs.  You will play a crucial role in driving improved value for our customers and AZEK. 

• Design, Develop and Implement packaging for key products
• Develop protocols and procedures as well as lead testing to comply with appropriate testing standards
• Conduct on-site audits of potential packaging suppliers
• Conduct on-site management of packaging optimization projects at key suppliers
• Lead troubleshooting with packaging materials at AZEK manufacturing facilities
• Liaison for troubleshooting of packaging materials at key AZEK OEM suppliers
• Work directly with Marketing and Product Management on the artwork design of packaging materials

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's or master’s degree in Packaging or Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a multi-site manufacturing environment
• Strong Project Management experience across cross-functional teams
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint, MS Office Proficiency, MRP, JD Edwards

Success Measures:

• Sixty (60) – Ninety (90) days:
  • Knowledge of AZEK product lines and offerings
  • Understand cost improvement goals and objectives for the business
  • Connect with key internal functions and suppliers to identify and prioritize opportunities
• Six (6) Months:
  • Conduct on-site supplier audits and packaging optimization projects at key suppliers
  • Develop protocols and procedures and implement across the organization
  • Establish controlled database for all packaging drawings and specifications
• One (1) year:
  • Driving projects cross-functionally to execution
  • Meet individual objectives for the year including savings and quality targets
  • Create pipeline of projects to meet next year’s goals and objectives
  • Implement impactful process and procedure improvements for the business

The AZEK Company is a $1 Billion and growing industry-leading manufacturer of beautiful, low-maintenance, and environmentally sustainable building products, with a focus on decking and outdoor living. Consistently recognized as the market leader in innovation, quality and aesthetics, products across AZEK’s portfolio are made from up to 100% recycled material and primarily replace wood on the outside of homes, providing a long-lasting, eco-friendly and stylish solution to consumers. We are committed to accelerating the use of recycled material in the manufacturing of our innovative products, keeping millions of pounds of waste out of landfills each year, and revolutionizing the industry to create a more sustainable future. In June 2020, we completed a highly successful IPO.

We are committed to providing a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity of all kinds is sought out, valued, respected and appreciated.  We are building and promoting a culture where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. It fuels our innovation, drives operational excellence and is a source of our competitive differentiation, while connecting us closer to our customers and the communities we serve. 

Compensation for roles at AZEK varies depending on a wide range of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set and level of experience.  The annual salary for this role in most us locations is $92,000 to $112,000.