Packaging Engineer jobs in Washington, DC
Packaging Engineer designs product packaging to ensure product integrity and appeal under varying shipping and display conditions. Tests, analyzes, and selects materials for packaging based on durability and cost effectiveness. Being a Packaging Engineer helps ensure packaging complies with all regulations. May require a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Packaging Engineer typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Packaging Engineer works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. To be a Packaging Engineer typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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- Intralox
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Washington, DC
FULL_TIME
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Intralox LLC, a leader in product-handling technology for food processing, manufacturing, and logistics, is looking for a Packaging Engineer for our Manufacturing Engineering Group (MEG). The successful candidate will be a highly talented and self-managed individual who drives for positive engineering change.
ThePackaging Engineerwill be responsible for creating new, and optimizing existing box, tote, and pallet specifications for various products ranging from small parts in corrugated to equipment, sub-assemblies, and fully assembled conveyor systems on large pallets or custom crates. They will analyze and select materials for packaging based on load stability, durability, sustainability, and cost effectiveness. This includes corrugated shipping cartons, wooden crates, pallets, gaylords, plastic hands totes, steel racks, and mailer style packaging. ThePackaging Engineeris responsible for continually reviewing and improving existing packaging designs, and will work with internal resources, as well as packaging suppliers, to achieve the optimal packaging solution.
Intralox is a division of Laitram, L.L.C., with an extensive portfolio of innovative conveyance solutions and services that improve lives and optimize businesses worldwide.
Our global workforce of over 3,000 employees in 20 countries consist of reliable problem solvers, continuously developing and directly delivering solutions that have driven our customers' growth worldwide for more than 45 years.
Intralox was founded on the principle of doing the right thing, by treating customers, employees, and suppliers with honesty, fairness, and respect. We invest heavily in these values and aim to practice our business philosophy principles every day, which is why we have been consistently recognized for innovation and workplace excellence. We believe in the power of a good idea no matter where it comes from, using trust as the foundation to how we work, and that self-managed people are our greatest asset.
Responsibilities- Work with cross-functional teams (new product development, quality, shipping, automation engineers, packaging vendors/consultants, purchasing, and others) to design and optimize packaging solutions for Intralox globally (to/from Intralox facilities as well as end users/integrators)
- Identify and implement cost saving initiatives related to packaging materials, dunnage, labor, efficiency, transportation, and storage
- Ensure proposed packaging design changes are validated, appropriately tested, documented, deployed, and monitored throughout the organization
- Work with external suppliers to design, qualify, and procure packaging components and packaging equipment
- Ensure stable pallet load design in accordance with automated bulk warehouse requirements
- Develop specifications and optimizations for acceptable void space inside boxes so as to minimize damage to boxes under loading.
- Perform root cause analysis related to design, material, or process failures
- Complete packaging transit testing and bench study experiments for packaging design
- Summarize, analyze, and draw conclusions from test results
- Cost and payback analysis on packaging expenses throughout the organization.
- Keep abreast of new technologies and advances in the packaging industry
- Develop and maintain packaging standards for use with vendors and internal groups
- Create and maintain a database of packaging materials for internal and customer packing
- May train and/or provide work direction to technicians
- Work independently to plan and schedule own activities necessary to meet project timelines
- Participate in the Manufacturing Operations Support team, which consists of manufacturing focused Industrial Engineers, Packaging Engineers, and Analysts
- Participate in the Packaging Category Management Team (PCMT), which consists of a cross functional team that aligns packaging opportunities, priorities, and decisions (supply chain, engineering, plant management, warehouse management, and shipping professionals)
Requirements- B.S. in Packaging Science, Packaging Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline
- 3-5 years of experience in packaging design for industrial applications: manufacturing or warehouse environment
- Knowledge of and experience in design and fabrication of transport, storage, and WIP packaging
- Experience in fulfillment and distribution packaging
- Ability to interpret CAD and other Assembly drawings, specs and layouts
- Must be detail oriented and have strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Must have experience with data analysis to optimize packaging
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to travel as needed, up to 25%
- Strong learning mindset and the ability to take on new challenges
- High comfort level with pitching new ideas and challenging status quo
- On-site position, located in our Baltimore facility
Desired Qualifications- Experience with corrugated packaging design for LTL, Ocean & Air Freight
- Solid knowledge of packaged transit testing methods
- Working knowledge or experience with Oracle ERP
- Knowledge of Materials Management/Logistics/Supply Chain techniques
- Familiarity with Packaging and Palletizing software
- Familiarity with 3D parametric modeling: Autodesk Inventor or SolidWorks preferred
- Certified Packaging Professional (CPP) or Certified Professional in Training (CPIT)
- 26 Days Ago
- Trex Brand
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Winchester, VA
FULL_TIME
- JOB DESCRIPTION When you work at Trex, you’re helping to grow and enhance a true original. You join a company that boldly launched an entire industry… and still leads the way. We are looking for a Pac...
- 2 Months Ago
- BAE Systems
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Manassas, VA
FULL_TIME
- Job Description Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remo...
- 14 Days Ago
- The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory
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Laurel, MD
FULL_TIME
- DescriptionDo you thrive in a dynamic, high-energy, mission-focused environment?Would you like to be a part of cutting edge research and quick-turn prototyping, to help solve critical challenges for U...
- 20 Days Ago
- Berlin Packaging LLC
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Gaithersburg, MD
FULL_TIME
- Berlin Packaging is the nation's premier supplier of rigid packaging and packaging components. We are a $2.6 billion-dollar company with 30 straight years of record growth. Don’t know what makes the r...
- 4 Days Ago
- Scientist Engineer - Tetra Tech Careers
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Germantown, MD
FULL_TIME
- Tetra Tech’s Germantown, MD office is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager. Discover your full potential. At Tetra Tech, we are collaborating with industry-leading experts for a sustainable f...
- 5 Days Ago
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- Cardinal Health
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Washington, DC
- **_What Packaging Engineering contributes to Cardinal Health_** Engineering is responsible for performing research and a...
- 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
- Cardinal Health
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Annapolis, MD
- **_What Packaging Engineering contributes to Cardinal Health_** Engineering is responsible for performing research and a...
- 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
- Thorlabs
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Jessup, MD
- This position is responsible for developing optoelectronic packaging for advanced photonic components, including semicon...
- 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
- Atlas Container Corporation
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Severn, MD
- Job Description Job Description Skills & Abilities · Expert skills in Artios CAD as well as TOPS, Outlook, Word and Exce...
- 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Washington, DC
- A global manufacturing client is searching for a Sr. Packaging Engineer near the Rockaway, NJ area.RESPONSIBILITIES: Ana...
- 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Baltimore, MD
- Our client is currently seeking a Senior Packaging Development Manager for their R & D facility in New Jersey.This job w...
- 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM
- Thorlabs
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Jessup, MD
- This position is responsible for developing optoelectronic packaging for advanced photonic components, including semicon...
- 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
- Expedhire
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Baltimore, MD
- Job Description Job Description WHY CHOOSE A CAREER WITH US: Growth: We provide an environment that encourages personal ...
- 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
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