Manufacturing Engineer, Corporate Packaging

Manufacturing Engineer, Corporate Packaging

Technical Center, 6715 South Sprinkle Rd, Portage, Michigan, United States of America

Summit Polymers is a leading, global supplier of automotive interior systems including consoles, door panels, and instrument panels. With over 50 years serving the industry, we deliver engineering and product excellence to our customers, on time, in budget, with the latest innovations.

A career with Summit Polymers means working with smart people in a culture that thrives on challenging, meaningful work. At Summit, we look for growth potential with every hire. We don’t just fill seats, we set people on career paths. We’re always on the lookout for smart people who are committed to continuous improvement, customer service and quality.

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Manufacturing Engineer, Corporate Packaging FLSA STATUS: Exempt

REPORTS TO: Technical Manager, Corporate Packaging

SUMMARY

To provide expertise for the corporation in the design and purchase of returnable and expendable packaging for production and purchased goods between customer, supplier, and sister SPI facilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Under general supervision is responsible for the following major tasks:

• Provide guidelines for Estimating to accurately quote packaging costs and quote packaging for major programs prior to submission to the customer
• Gain a complete understanding of customer packaging requirements and work closely with customer packaging engineers in order to satisfy requirements in the most economical manner
• Work with plant Launch Champions/Manufacturing Engineers to develop packaging for new programs and ensure the packaging is optimum and within quote
• Conduct packaging program management requirements, including:
  Providing specifications and concepts to suppliers, obtaining quotes, collaborate with suppliers to design packaging samples, work with customer plants and packaging engineers to obtain customer approval, calculate fleet sizes and get formal acceptance from customers, adhere to the budget and negotiate pricing with vendors, generate and obtain approval of purchase orders, and monitor the production and delivery timing of the packaging to the plants.
• Troubleshoot packaging problems as they develop throughout the corporation and work for quick and economical resolutions
• Provide direction in support of initiatives for the re-use, recycling, and disposal of packaging materials in Summit facilities
• Assist Purchasing in developing economical in-coming packaging for purchased components that maximizes opportunities for re-use and recycling
• Work on existing packs
• Review for accuracy and present to management the status various Return on Investment analysis reports provided by Corporate Finance
• Complete other projects as directed.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

. College degree in Packaging or Engineering and a minimum of 3 years’ experience (automotive preferred) in the packaging area.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Possesses the ability to gather and analyze information and make decisions from a limited number of choices.

• A minimum score of 50 on the Wonderlic Select Assessment (Traditional score of 26 on the cognitive portion).

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

This position typically does require up to 10% travel.

DISCLAIMER

The information contained in this job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Agreement to complete all post-hire required training.

Technical Center, 6715 South Sprinkle Rd, Portage, Michigan, United States of America