FusionPKG Packaging Engineer

Summary

As a Packaging Engineer, you will lead the technical and engineering aspects of stock, custom development, and sourcing projects. Ensuring alignment with the company's strategic objectives. This role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Project Management, Product Design, and Sales, to deliver packaging solutions that support both new product launches and updates to existing lines.

You will be instrumental in driving the design engineering, material selection, specifications, mold cost reviewing, testing, and implementation of packaging systems that are functional, cost-effective, and aligned with brand and product goals. Your work will also support quality assurance, sustainability initiatives, and evolving market demands, making cross-departmental collaboration essential to success.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing support for projects focused on continuous improvement, ensuring progress, addressing challenges, and implementing enhancements to optimize processes or products.
• Prepare packaging technical documents, including the Product Performance Qualification (PQP) and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), to outline quality standards and assess potential risks in the packaging process.
• Review technical drawings and conduct tolerance stack analysis to ensure that all parts and components fit together correctly and meet design specifications without interfering with each other.
• Contribute to sustainability efforts.
• Help coordinate and perform when needed packaging testing and mold qualification activities.
• Drafting Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the processes you handle, creating clear, step-by-step instructions, best practices, and protocols to ensure tasks are performed consistently, efficiently, and to a high standard of quality.

Expectations for Success

• Timely Delivery of Projects: Successfully managing and completing projects within agreed timelines, ensuring all milestones are met without delays.
• Collaboration and Communication: Consistently working well with cross-functional teams (e.g., Engineering, Product Development, Sales, and Creative) and effectively communicating updates, challenges, and solutions.
• Continuous Improvement: Actively participating in continuous improvement initiatives, identifying areas for optimization, and implementing changes that drive greater efficiency and quality.
• Customer and Stakeholder Satisfaction: Meeting or exceeding the expectations of internal and external stakeholders, including the Product Development team, sales teams, and customers, with each project or product update.
• Documentation and Reporting: Consistently maintaining clear, organized, and up-to-date documentation for all aspects of the packaging development process.

Competencies for Success

• Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of packaging materials, manufacturing processes, and engineering principles, allowing for effective design, sourcing, and problem-solving in packaging projects.
• Project Management: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, track progress, and meet deadlines while maintaining a high level of quality and attention to detail.
• Collaboration & Teamwork: Skill in working effectively with cross-functional teams (e.g., Engineering, Product Development, Marketing, and Sales) to achieve shared goals and resolve any challenges that arise.
• Communication Skills: Clear and concise communication, both written and verbal, to share ideas, technical information, and updates with both internal teams and external partners.
• Analytical Thinking: Strong analytical skills to assess complex technical issues, identify potential risks, and develop data-driven solutions to improve processes and outcomes.
• Problem-Solving Ability: Proactive in identifying issues or challenges and developing effective, innovative solutions to overcome obstacles and meet project objectives.
• Attention to Detail: A keen eye for detail in reviewing technical documents, designs, and specifications to ensure accuracy and prevent errors in packaging development.
• Adaptability & Flexibility: Ability to adjust to changing project requirements or business needs and remain effective in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Quality Focus: A commitment to maintaining high-quality standards in all aspects of packaging development, from design to production, ensuring that products meet both internal and external requirements.
• Sustainability Awareness: Knowledge of sustainable packaging practices and the ability to incorporate eco-friendly solutions into packaging design, sourcing, and production processes.
• Time Management: Strong organizational skills to efficiently allocate time and resources, balancing multiple tasks and competing priorities without sacrificing quality.

Language Requirements:

• Required: Fluent in English (written and verbal)

• Preferred: Proficiency in Spanish or Mandarin is a strong plus, especially for collaboration with international teams and suppliers.

Location & Work Arrangement:

• The first 30 days M-F in Dallas office
• A minimum of 3 days a week (M-F) in office. Days in office are determined by your manager.
• Work hours are 8 hours a day, with a starting time of 8:00 a.m., a one-hour lunch break, and an end time of 5:00 p.m
• Potential travel to US, Mexico, and China suppliers and partners as needed. You must provide your passport.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Paid packaging or engineering experience preferred. Experience in an internship or academic project related to packaging or product development is acceptable.
• Familiarity with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Pro/E) is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• Interest in sustainable packaging practices and global manufacturing processes.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

The work environment and physical demands are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in an office setting. The employee is frequently required to be in a stationary position regularly use the computer keyboard and mouse and will view the computer monitor frequently. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform essential job functions.

Be You. Be Aptar

Aptar is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our success. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief.