Packaging Engineer II

SIG SAUER, Inc
. is a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, airguns, suppressors, remote controlled weapons stations, and training. For over 250 years SIG SAUER, Inc. has evolved, and thrived, by blending American ingenuity, German engineering, and Swiss precision. Today, SIG SAUER is synonymous with industry-leading quality and innovation which has made it the brand of choice amongst the U.S. Military, the global defense community, law enforcement, competitive shooters, hunters, and responsible citizens.

Additionally, SIG SAUER is the premier provider of elite firearms instruction and tactical training at the SIG SAUER Academy. Headquartered in Newington, New Hampshire, SIG SAUER employs people across various U.S. locations, and global facilities across multiple regions. SIG SAUER is certified a Great Place to Work™. For more information about the company and product line visit: .

Position Summary: The Packaging Engineer II is responsible for exercising sound engineering judgement in the development of high-quality, cost-effective, functional packaging solutions which promote the corporate brand. This advanced role requires a strong working knowledge of packaging design. The experienced Packaging Engineer II will be attentive to detail in planning, coordinating and completing all aspects of multiple packaging projects concurrently in a timely manner and with little oversight.

The Packaging Engineer II works both independently and in a team environment, providing guidance to less senior Packaging Engineers. Collaboration with Marketing, Project Management, Research and Development and external vendors is required.

FLSA: Exempt

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage the various aspects of packaging development for many different products simultaneously, including tracking and prioritizing development tasks.
• Interface with Marketing, R&D, Compliance, Legal, Quality, and other departments to identify packaging needs and approaches for each product.
• Create cost-effective packaging designs for new and existing products that are innovative, efficient, and meet the identified needs.
• Ensure that packaging designs are fully released on schedule to support new product production timelines.
• Collaborate with vendors and Supply Chain to determine costs and feasibility of packing options. Initiate purchase orders to procure prototypes for evaluation.
• Ensure product packaging is in compliance with SIG SAUER quality standards, industry standards, and specific customer packaging requirements.
• Generate CAD models, detailed technical drawings, specifications, and other pertinent technical data for SIG SAUER product packaging.
• Responsible for completing documentation revisions for packaging as needed.
• Identify package testing protocols and carry out validation testing to qualify the release of product package systems.
• Responsible for the accuracy of packaging items in SKU BOMs within the PLM system.
• Process change requests and change orders within the PLM system efficiently and in a timely manner.
• Follow all work and quality procedures to ensure quality system compliance and a high quality of work. Provide technical expertise for packaging risk assessments and failure mode and root cause analyses.
• Travel infrequently.
• Engage in continuous improvement projects and tasks.
• Participate in and sustain 5S activities.
• Must follow all required Safety and ISO procedures.
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Education/Experience &

Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, and 3-6 years of experience working as a Packaging Engineer. Technical knowledge of packaging materials, formats, and processes is required. Experience developing packaging per Special Packaging Instructions (SPI) preferred.
• Strong understanding of the manufacturing process for packing materials such as paper, molded fiber, corrugated, rigid box, crates, cases, foam, and plastic trays.
• Working knowledge of product fragility, environmental protections, electrical protections, and package testing.
• Proficient using Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint to compile, analyze, and present data. Proficiency using Microsoft Project and  is…