Packaging Engineer

Job Responsibilities: Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below. Mayzon, the industry leader in bathroom storage and organization is seeking a Packaging Engineer to join the Marketing Services team. This position will be responsible for packaging development for new products, defective reduction, cost savings and quality improvements. Essential Duties: Responsible for the design, integrity, safety and market competitiveness of packaging structures Design packaging to meet cost targets, quality/performance objectives and plant safety standards Proactively establish and execute packaging cost reductions and quality improvements to maintain or increase market share and company profitability Design, conceptualize, prototype to ensure product integrity and appeal under varying shipping and retail conditions Create detailed dieline specifications and bill of materials Partner with the design team to create mock ups using Kongsberg Data Tech cutting table for sales meetings Analyze and select materials for packaging based on durability and cost effectiveness including, but not limited to, chipboard, paperboard, corrugate, labels, foam, PET, and PP Perform required packaging drop testing as appropriate- ISTA Work with external packaging testing labs as required by retailer Ability to create packaging and point of purchase displays using Solid Works and/or physical samples Manage schedule and priorities to meet established timelines Technical Experience Requirements: Review, optimize, and validate packaging designs based upon prototype and costing Review and resolve packaging issues with suppliers as needed Understanding supply chain systems, distribution, and manufacturing environments a plus Understands ISTA / SIOC testing procedures Work cross functionally with Engineering, Sourcing, Manufacturing and Product Development teams Qualifications: xywuqvp Bachelor degree in Packaging Engineering or related field Microsoft Office required Computer program knowledge in CAPE or TOPS, Artios CAD, Solid Works required Adobe Creative Suite a plus Experience in the Consumer Products Industry dealing with Mass Market Retailers and Amazon SIOC Benefits offered: Competitive health care benefits package 401(k) plan/match Short term disability insurance Flexible spending accounts Voluntary life, hospital, and accident insurance Paid vacations and holidays Employee discounts among other fringe benefits