Location: Waco, TX
Job Description:
Diversified Services Network Inc is seeking a Packaging Engineer who will be responsible for management of design/development of returnable/ expendable packaging for individual piece parts and bulk shipping to ensure timely and efficient receipt/delivery of material within approved budget.
Position Requirements:
Typical Day:
- Proper packaging design includes part containment, protection, and optimization of transportation and other supply network functions.
- Provide NPI support to Engineering, Manufacturing, Logistics, and Part Suppliers in developing packaging solutions to machine components.
- Design for transport efficiency.
- Validate new packaging and containers during pilot phase.
- Coordinate with assembly planning for line-side storage and ergonomic considerations.
- Develop kitting/ sequencing packaging for in-plant use.
- Resolve safety and / or quality issues caused by current packaging.
- Perform containerization analysis and quoting as required.
- Manage repair/maintenance of Returnable Packaging.
- Research and analyze supplier design proposals, specifications, drawings to determine time and cost feasibility to complete projects.
- Communicate with existing facilities on packaging issues related to receiving, warehousing, and/or line side delivery.
- Lead medium to high-risk Green Belt projects with product and logistics groups
Education Requirements:
Bachelor’s in Packaging Engineering degree preferred, Mechanical, Industrial, and Supply Chain Engineer degrees will be accepted.
Technical Skills:
- 3D modeling or Creo experience
- Proficiency in MS Office and Modeling Software
- Advanced packaging / transportation experience
- Commensurate Project management experience
Soft Skills:
- Ability to work with minimal supervision while driving department goals and deliverables.
- Requires strong analytical and mathematical skills
- Requires strong Oral and written communication skills
- Requires display of attributes of a critical thinker and leverage innovative ideas
- Advanced ability to make and communicate presentations to management
- Strong time management skills
Additional Information:
Diversified Services Network Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer
