Packaging Engineer

Packaging Engineer

A Packaging Engineer will be creative and able to work on multiple projects simultaneously. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are necessary to effectively collaborate with existing and potential customers, understand packaging needs, and develop practical design solutions. Strong knowledge of industry practices and material specifications within the wood, foam, and corrugated packaging industries is preferred.

We are primarily seeking local candidates within the DFW area to work from our Fort Worth, TX headquarters. However, we are also open to considering recent college graduates, and relocation assistance will be provided for qualified candidates relocating to the area.

$ Salary is open and will be commensurate with experience.

COMPANY

Conner Industries, Inc. is a leading provider of custom wood packaging and integrated packaging solutions, serving customers across a wide range of industrial markets. Supported by our vertically integrated industrial lumber capabilities, we operate 18 manufacturing locations nationwide. With more than 40 years in the industry, Conner continues to deliver reliable, tailored packaging solutions that meet the demands of our customers.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide a high level of technical and process leadership through mentoring, monitoring and leading RFQ project teams and answering technical requests from the sales department and customers.
• Coordinate with Commercial and Operations Leaders to achieve excellence in execution of new business and existing customer projects.
• Refine and lead the estimating function of the company.
• Establish and drive best practices in the design and estimating process which includes sales, operations and purchasing.
• Understand manufacturing facility capabilities to enable appropriate input to the Sales Stage Gate Process.
• Represent the business as a highly knowledgeable leader in the field of transport packaging design. Liaise with clients and internal team members to deliver packaging solutions and enhance customer experience.
• Guide and mentor team members in their day-to-day engineering responsibilities and professional and career development.
• Lead recruiting and hiring efforts for new technical sales support roles as needed for company growth.
• Create and maintain packaging engineering specifications and standards utilizing CAD, 3D modeling software and other tools.

DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS

• Develops sketches, specifications, samples, written analyses, and designs of proposed packaging.
• Devises prototype packaging using appropriate materials, such as folding carton, wire cut or molded foam, plastic, film, or foil, shrink wrap, and appropriate corrugated or other form of shipping container.
• Interoperates customer design data to provide 2D drawings for quoting customer designs.
• Offer customers original packaging design solutions.
• Plans and directs activities concerned with design and development of packaging containers for attractive and safe shipping of finished products under varying conditions, such as shock, vibration, compression, temperature, environment, and methods of transportation.
• Develops Highly Customized Crates and Pallets.
• Conducts customer site visits as needed.
• New employee training on estimating protocols.
• 35% Support for design team estimating and data management tasks.
• 10 – 15% Travel required.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Science preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Strong 3D CAD capabilities preferably SOLIDWORKS
• Background in lumber remanufacturing, woodworking and or similar field preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with packaging substrates such as wood, foam, and corrugated fiberboard.
• Analytical thinker with a strong basis on data gathering and analysis.
• Energetic, organized, and able to manage a wide range of projects and priorities.
• Excellent communicator and understanding of importance to ‘do what you say’.
• Familiarity of ERP systems and methods of scheduling, inventory, and shipping.
•  Strong computer skills with advanced experience in the Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to work remotely in a team environment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This role is based out of a Conner Industries facility, with flexibility for remote work as needed.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change.

EEO Statement

Conner Industries provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Conner Industries complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Conner Industries does not disqualify applicants that test positive for THC on the pre-employment drug screen. As permitted by state law, applicants being considered for positions with the following responsibilities: CDL Drivers, Forklift Operators, Sales, Maintenance, Management, and all Corporate positions, must pass a drug and alcohol test, done through an outside vendor, Quest Diagnostics, before beginning work in that position. Refusal to submit to testing will result in disqualification for the desired position.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off - Accrued Immediately, Available at 30 days
• 8 Company Paid Holidays
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement Program - Including Trade Schools
• Training & Development