Packaging Engineer

SUMMARY

We are looking for a mid‑level Packaging Engineer for the Boston, MA regional Headquarters. The selected candidate will be a fully charged Packaging Engineer responsible for creating, qualifying, and documenting packaging solutions/systems for Lighting, Energy Solutions, & Solar Technology Products. These products are sold in Consumer Products, Industrial / Commercial, and Specialty / Export Markets. This position works cross‑functionally with Product Management, Sales, Marketing, Manufacturing and Logistics.

This job demands many skills including multitasking, communication, creativity, data integrity, enterprise software knowledge, mechanical aptitude, packaging design & converting. These skillsets provide the knowledge necessary to excel in the “quick to market” business model LEDVANCE requires.

• Design, develop, test, and specify primary, secondary, tertiary packaging and packaging systems for a wide range of products for consumer, industrial/commercial and specialty markets.
• Uses creative collaboration and independent thought when developing alternative packaging solutions.
• Provides Packaging Engineering support developing Packaging bills of material and associated packaging specifications in processing requests.
• Links all appropriate specifications in the database and publishes supportive documentation to all stakeholders and assigned vendors.
• Sales support with packaging prototype and mock‑up creation for customer line reviews and planogram strategies.
• Coordinates Benchmarking analysis and Cost Reduction Initiatives for packaging productivity projects including materials, labor, and supply chain efficiencies.
• Creates branded and non‑branded one color corrugated graphic specifications and publishes packaging component specifications in database using ISO documentation standards.
• Supports the LEDVANCE Regional & Global Sustainability Initiatives by developing sustainable “paper based” packaging solutions to eliminate foams & plastics.
• Facilitates product transitions from multiple sources replicating existing packaging solutions or provides alternative packaging methodology.
• Identifies non‑compliant packaging to resolve quality deficiencies ensuring vendor compliance, reduced product damage risk, and avoids logistic rework.

• BS in Packaging Engineering with 5+ years relevant experience in consumer/retail packaging including point of purchase displays, PDQ packaging solutions and E‑Commerce packaging standards.
• Expert Packaging Designer with exceptional mechanical aptitude.
• Strong understanding of packaging design validation process (Design, Develop, Test, and Specify). Must be able to interpret standard or unique packaging design solutions conceptually and create prototypes to validate paper‑based solutions for automated and hand‐packed applications.
• Extensive packaging materials and converting process knowledge for all packaging material groups including folding carton, corrugated and single‑face component parts.
• Experience with packaging performance and product fragility testing utilizing ISTA International safe transit association standards through certified testing labs.
• Working knowledge of Packaging Engineering applications:
  Esko Artios CAD, Tops, Max Load, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat, Win Zip and Kongsberg X22 sample table.
• Strong computer, organizational, and management skills utilizing general MS Office, SAP, Adobe Workfront and ISO documentation standards.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Professional affiliations – IOPP Institute of packaging professionals (CPP Certified Packaging Professional credential desired) & ISTA International Safe Transit Association - a plus.
• Familiar with domestic & international shipping regulations - a plus.
• Familiar with Barcode symbology’s: UPC, ITF, EAN, Ident Codes, QR codes, RFID Radio Frequency Identification codes – a plus.
• Supports Logistics distribution and handling optimization initiatives – a plus.

• Relocation and/or work sponsorship are not available with this position.
• This role will be located in Wilmington, MA and standard office hours are Monday‑Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM.
• The role requires the selected candidate to be on‑site at least 3 days per week.
• There is limited travel associated with this position.
• This role is eligible for the LEDVANCE referral bonus program.