Senior Packaging Development Engineer

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This position is responsible for leading activities associated with CH Guenther’s packaging category. This position will assist and support the Category’s sourcing, procurement, supplier performance, quality performance, costing & pricing, continuous improvement projects, and value performance across the supply chain in the direct support of CH Guenther & Son, her manufacturing assets, and her operating divisions.

• Responsible for managing and resolving problems within packaging category as needed
• Support cost estimates, price forecasts, and budgeted financial results
• Provide support for obtaining vendor and operational alignment in the execution of marketing and sales initiatives
• Support identifying suppliers in accordance to strategy and facilitating key supply relationships

• Responsible for identification and execution of cost savings projects and continuous improvements efforts:
  • Package integrity
  • Structural materials
  • Machining properties
  • Supply chain improvements
• Responsible for identification and implementation of accretive sustainable packaging solutions
• Responsible for develop process to identify and prioritize proposed projects

• Provide support for guiding company packaging excellence through technical expertise
  • Develop packaging standards, specifications and best practices
  • Coordinate packaging performance and qualification testing
  • Perform root‑cause analysis and problem solving to issues with current packaging and process
  • Provide technical expertise to achieve resolution of issues through knowledge of the company’s manufacturing and packaging needs
• Responsible for developing and executing company packaging commercialization process
  • Cross functional involvement
  • Data management
  • Structural integrity
• Responsible for being company’s liaison on industry trends and regulations
• Responsible for maintain relationships with vendors to identify improvement opportunities

• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Packaging Science, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Packaging Engineering, or a related field

• Minimum of 5 years of Packaging R&D experience
• Experience with corrugate, plastics, and films

• Applied knowledge of packaging structures, barriers, and properties required
• Applied knowledge of packaging machining capabilities preferred
• Demonstrated analytical and technical problem solving skills required
• Flexibility and adaptability to a rapidly changing environment
• Cross‑functional project management skills required
• Strong Excel‑based PC analytical skills required
• Travel: ~25% or as required

• Work involves light exposure to unusual elements such as dirt, dust, fumes, extreme temperatures, humidity, darkness, and/or noise
• Moderate physical effort required such as standing, sitting, and walking in and around the office; ability to lift up to 50 pounds; reaching, climbing, and kneeling as needed; fine dexterity and communication skills
• Personal protective equipment will be provided as defined by C.H. Guenther and Son

• Will demonstrate, promote and exemplify the Company’s Core Values in People, Quality and Growth

At C.H. Guenther, we value transparency in compensation. The salary range for this role is $ – $. Actual compensation may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, as well as geographic location.

We also offer a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, retirement savings options, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance programs, educational assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company‑paid holidays.

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