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Sr. Packaging Engineer
WAI Southaven, MS

Sr. Packaging Engineer

WAI
Southaven, MS
  • $95,000 to $105,000 Yearly
  • Vision , Medical , Dental , Life Insurance , Retirement
  • Full-Time
Job Description
Company Info
Job Description

Join our team as a Sr. Packaging Engineer and leverage your expertise to design cost-effective, innovative packaging solutions that ensure product safety and efficiency! If you have a passion for problem-solving and a track record of enhancing packaging processes, apply now to contribute to pioneering packaging strategies that meet both logistical and environmental demands!

POSITION SUMMARY

The individual in this role is responsible for designing and evaluating the packaging of products for safe and most cost-effective distribution.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Develop various packaging concepts in coordination with finished products and materials used to ensure compatibility of packaging with manufacturing unit
  • Assist all internal teams, perform research on all products, and evaluate packing requirements in development phase of all products
  • Develop all components and packaging labels and monitor all engineering activities and provide support to all products, documents all activities and perform tests on product designs
  • Design all release of packaging component and assemblies and coordinate with product designers and ensure compliance to all internal and external requirements
  • Provide technical support to all engineering and provide support to manufacturing and implementation processes of product packaging
  • Prepare and documents all test designs for packages and ensure maintenance of all bill of materials according to required specification
  • Review all new technology and prepare design to increase efficiency and ensure effective transition of all designs into design process
  • Develop and maintain all internal and external customer packaging specification
  • Coordinate with both national and international vendors, reduce material costs, and plan all related activities for packaging such as transportation and display of products
  • Develop and maintain activity schedule for project and ensure appropriate labels on all products
  • Promote a collaborative work environment, encouraging effective communication and cross-training initiatives to enhance team productivity, versatility, and skill development
  • Undertakes additional responsibilities and tasks as directed by management

QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Experience, & Skills required)

  • Bachelors Degree in Packing Science, Industrial Engineering or Logistics
  • 5+ years of packaging or related experience, preferably in packaging and shipping materials 
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Access, and Outlook) experience
  • Demonstrates strong problem-solving abilities
  • Capable of following instructions and responding to management direction
  • Detail-oriented and able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Exhibits experience working collaboratively in a team environment
  • Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills
Company Description
Innovation and creativity are the forces that drive WAI’s success. Since its founding, WAI has worked relentlessly to meet the ever-changing needs of its customers in the automotive, heavy duty, agricultural & industrial, and power sports aftermarket. This includes an unwavering commitment to be “first-to-market” with the latest model products available.

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