Packaging Engineer I

Location:

Grand Rapids, MI, US, 49512

Perrigo Company is dedicated to making lives better by bringing Quality, Affordable Self-care products that consumers trust everywhere they are sold. Help us do it.

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Description Overview

This position is responsible for developing and/or revising innovative oral care packaging by applying knowledge of package engineering in the creation or improvement of product packaging, packaging technologies, and processes that will provide Perrigo Oral Care with a competitive advantage.

Scope of the Role

Develop and manage existing product packaging for finished goods and incoming product packaging for Global personal care products with a focus on the U.S. marketplace.
Work with Marketing and Sales groups to develop concepts and packaging designs that meet the needs of the customers and the business.
Serve as Packaging Development functional lead on project teams as technical expert for planning, development, and execution phases of projects.
Lead and influence packaging projects, cross-functionally, by providing technical input to deliver projects on time on within budget.
Identify and communicate project risks and drive resolution to overcome hurdles to meet project timing and budget.
Partner with Manufacturing/Operations and key strategic Open Innovation partners to develop efficient, cost effective and capable packaging and tooling.
Support the growth and development of the Packaging function in the areas of innovation, design, process development, sustainability, open innovation, manufacturing, etc.
Proactively propose and offer new ideas/projects/methods to support the organization and the business.
Frequently work with external partners and industry leaders in developing solutions to technical issues, driving technology advancement, and development via Perrigo Oral Care’s Open Innovation strategy
Work extensively with internal customers and peers to drive project and functional excellence and process.
Work extensively with external partners (component suppliers and global contract manufacturers) during routine project work to identify technical issue resolution and technology development.

Experience Required

B.S. or M.S. degree in Packaging Engineering, Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering
Minimum 2 (B.S.), 0 (M.S.) years Packaging Development and/or manufacturing experience including project management.
Working knowledge of Packaging and drafting software including TOPS, AutoCAD, Solid Works and ArtiosCAD.
Complete understanding and application of technical Packaging principles.
Experience working on and leading projects following a documented project management process.
Experience developing and validating packaging tooling – thermoform, heat seal tooling, etc. a plus.
Experience in a manufacturing environment a plus.
Knowledge and understanding of packaging material properties and component manufacturing processes.
Knowledge of basic packaging equipment.
Understanding of and experience using ISO, FMEA, DOE & process mapping tools.
Consumer goods packaging experience a plus.
Experience in applying and understanding of ASTM and ISTA standards for package testing a plus.
Experience with MS Windows software (i.e. Word and Excel).
Experience with Project Management software.
Experience with SAP ERP systems or comparable preferred.
Occasional travel, as required.

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