Material Engineer

Responsibilities

• Manage complete packaging development process, including the creation of packaging designs, prototype development, and performance testing.
• Lead and execute package material qualifications (at suppliers) and packing validations (at P&G plants).
• Initiate, author, and gain alignment to technical documents (protocols, reports, tech assessments/justifications).
• Manage packaging deliverables to meet the aligned timeline.
• Troubleshoot new and existing packaging problems involving designs, materials and processes and provide creative, timely, and cost-effective solutions.
• Analyze drawings and specifications of package materials.
• Work closely with package material suppliers, engineering, operations, and sourcing.
• Identify and implement cost saving initiatives related to packaging materials, labor, efficiency, transportation, and storage.
• Work closely with Engineering to optimize packaging supply base for cost, lead time, quality, regionalization, standardization, supply assurance, and compliance with customer, regulatory, and internal requirements.
• Specify and recommend efficiency tools and test methods to develop and validate packaging designs.
• Work with the manufacturing department to insure that the packaging designs are optimized for manufacturability.

• BS Degree Required
• 7-10 years of experience preferred

System One offers eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options, including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, and participation in a 401(k) plan.