Packaging Engineer

About the position

As a Packaging Engineer at Knauf Insulation North America, you will plan and direct activities concerned with the design and development of cold-end equipment, packaging materials, and their related processes. Your role will involve analyzing engineering drawings and specifications of products to determine physical characteristics, special-handling, safety requirements, and the type of materials required for proposed packaging. You will manage and support projects including equipment installations, new product trials and start-ups, automation upgrades, and continuous improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe environment by complying with safety rules and procedures.
• Develop and implement overall packaging strategy to best fit the needs of Operations, Shipping, Warehousing and Customers.
• Consult with Marketing, Engineering, Purchasing, Product Development and Operations Departments to determine costs and feasibility of producing proposed packaging solutions and processes.
• Develop efficient cold-end procedures and work instructions that are easily understood and transferable.
• Innovate cold-end/packaging equipment and processes for the purposes of optimizing operational safety, quality, and costs in collaboration with manufacturing sites, corporate functions, external suppliers, and our customers.
• Understand the VOC (voice of customer) in terms of product expectations, pain points, and opportunities.
• Work with Corporate Engineering, KIE and plant engineering teams in the layout of manufacturing lines to optimize material flow and minimize operational cost.
• Maintain knowledge in the latest automation technology related to packaging and material handling.
• Provide recommendations for plant and product improvements.
• Provide training and standard operation procedures for new or upgrades packaging equipment.
• Optimize the performance of automated packaging equipment through continuous improvement initiatives, best-practice identification and sharing between manufacturing sites, and technology upgrades.
• Lead or participate in plant trials related to new products, material changes, or equipment upgrades in the packaging area.
• Lead or participate in continuous improvement activities (LSS, Kaizen, etc.).
• Drive the highest levels of employee retention and engagement to ensure a sustainable workforce.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability within the organization.
• Instill an environment of inclusion, where all employees feel that they can contribute and impact the company in a positive manner.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• Minimum three (3) years' experience in packaging equipment design and automation
• Experience in project management and continuous improvement
• Ability to travel 35% of the time
• Computer skills in MS Windows environment; Moderate skills with Word, PowerPoint and Excel

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision - starting on day one!
• Virtual Medical Services
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (earn 100% matching on your first 6% and fully vested day one)
• Paid parental leave
• Company paid life insurance
• Vacation time to enjoy getting away
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Plus, more!