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Packaging Engineer (Aurora)

Packaging Engineer
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    • Address:Aurora, IL 60502 (map)
    • Date Posted:05/15/13
    • Job Type:Contract
    • Description:
    • The packaging engineer develops the packaging plan and works with key groups to ensure material is presented to the line properly. This position designs and develops standard work to improve packaging and containerization for material from the source of supply to the point of use, leveraging the Corporate Container Program and Global Transportation processes. Key duties include:

      Provide NPI support (returnable containers CPPD)
      Develop packaging solutions to protect finished painted components
      Design for transport efficiency
      Perform containerization analysis and quoting
      Validate new packaging and containers during pilot phase
      Coordinate with assembly planning for line-side storage and ergonomic considerations
      Develop kitting packaging / presentation
      Validate returnable quantities through simulations
      Resolve safety and / or quality issues caused by current packaging
      Resolve issues reported by 3PL or carriers

      This role has ownership of governance functions to manage packaging, specifically:

      Packaging non-conformance process
      Facilitate packaging procurement including pre-approvals and debits
      Packaging compliance supporting Standard Practice 20
      Supplier / carrier communication & training
      Container tracking system management

      JOB REQUIREMENTS:
      Experience with 6 Sigma Project teams
      CPS Functional Job Role Qualified
      APICS CPIM or CSPC National Certification highly desired
      Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
      Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, organization and communication skills
      Thorough understanding of company policies and procedures
      Thorough knowledge of Standard Practice 20, corporate shipping guidelines, quality and cleanliness specifications and inventory warehousing standards.

      BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE:
      A background in Manufacturing, Operations, Inventory Management, Material Requirements and/or Supply Chain/Logistics is highly desired.
      College or university degree or equivalent, preferably in Supply Chain and/or Logistics Management or Industrial Engineering is required.
      CAD or other similar electronic drafting experience is required.Additional Opening Details (to Suppliers)

      This is a 2 year project.

      Must be a US citizen or have a GC.

      Interviews are being set.
    Ad ID: 25835614
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