Packaging Engineer II

Summary of Role: 

An individual contributor, that conducted comprehensive packaging validation and testing activities in support of Product Transfer and New Product Introduction initiatives. Show technical proficiency in tools such as SolidWorks, Minitab, and comparable software to design, analyze, and refine packaging solutions. Must show close interaction with packaging lines, filling equipment, automation systems, and manufacturing processes to ensure seamless integration and operational efficiency. Structured root cause analysis, to drive improvements and eliminate inefficiencies.
 

Responsibilities:

• Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned. Designs, develops, and tests a wide variety of containers used for the protection, display, and handling of products.
• Determines packaging specifications according to the nature of the product, cost limitations, legal requirements, and the type of protection required, considering need for resistance to such external variables as moisture, corrosive chemicals, temperature variations, light, heat, rough handling, and tampering.
• Designs package exteriors considering such factors as product identification, sales appeal, aesthetic quality, printing and production techniques.
• Responsibilities may include documentation management and/or coordination of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and may support prototype line development in manufacturing facilities/plants.

Shift: 1st 

Location: Villalba, PR 

Education: Bachelor’s in Engineering

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Collaboration and Teamwork with adaptability project tasks requirements. Communication skills (English / Spanish)
• Problem-Solving Skill and Continuous Improvement Mindset
• Attention to details 
• Years’ Experience Required: +5 years of experience

Skills:

• Autonomy: Established and productive individual contributor. Works independently with general supervision on larger, moderately complex projects / assignments.
• Organizational Impact: Sets objectives for own job area to meet the objectives of projects and assignments. Contributes to the completion of project milestones . May have some involvement in cross functional assignments.
• Innovation and Complexity: Problems and issues faced are general, and may require understanding of broader set of issues or other job areas but typically are not complex . Makes adjustments or recommends enhancements in systems and processes to solve problems or improve effectiveness of job area.
• Communication and Influence: Communicates primarily and frequently with internal contacts . External interactions are less complex or problem solving in nature. Contacts others to share information, status, needs and issues in order to inform, gain input, and support decision-making.
• Leadership and Talent Management: May provide guidance and assistance to entry level professionals and / or employee in Support Career Stream.
• Required Knowledge and Experience: Requires practical knowledge and demonstrated competence within job area typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience. Requires a University Degree and minimum of 2 years of relevant experience

This position is for a fixed term contract supporting one of ECHO Consulting Group (a Cencora company) partners on site at their facility.

What Cencora offers

We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members’ ability to live with purpose every day. In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness. This encompasses support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave. To encourage your personal growth, we also offer a variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and much more. For details, visit https://www.virtualfairhub.com/cencora

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.

The company’s continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.

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