PRIDGEON & CLAY INC.
Packaging Engineer (Maintenance)
Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering preferred or equivalent work experience in automotive packaging.
Prior automotive packaging engineering experience is preferred
Knowledge of manufacturing processes.
Computer expertise in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, and Outlook).
Proficiency in the use of AutoCAD and SolidWorks software.
Working knowledge of CAD and technical drawings.
Basic GD&T knowledge.
Strong interpersonal, teamwork, organizational, and collaboration skills.
The ability to perform projects with a high degree of detail.
Exceptional professional attributes that include self-motivation and dependability.
The ability to build effective work relationships.
Exceptional problem solving and communication skills, and an excellent work record, including attendance.
Essential Functions:
Continuous Improvement/Production/Lean:
Designs and develops packaging solutions while adhering to Safety (ergonomics), Environmental, Quality, Cost, and Customer requirements.
Work with Process Engineers, Quality Engineers, and Launch Engineers to determine ideal packaging solutions for new product launches.
Attends program review meetings
Reviews packaging feasibility and develops packaging designs and concepts.
Reviews program timeline and quantities for packaging requirements
Presents design concerns to the Launch team
Attends tryouts for early packaging development as required
Assist in the launch training for packaging being implemented
Obtain/follow up on quotations, prototypes, testing, and procurement of packaging for customers and internal plant locations based upon an understanding of customer requirements, production processes, logistics, distribution, warehousing, and quality requirements.
Identify improvements to current packaging solutions and work with Engineering and Manufacturing to design acceptable alternatives.
Analyzes end of line material flow to optimize ergonomics, equipment uptime, and Hilo usage
Follow a standard problem-solving model (i.e. DMAIC) to improve any problems or issues identified.
Develop, maintain, and update internal operator packaging instructions and routers as necessary.
Develop, maintain, and update WIP container inventory process
Identify alternate packaging for when returnable packaging is unavailable.
Create or update layouts in AutoCAD.
Develop and maintain reports, graph/chart data, project status, and present reports weekly to the Process Engineering team by use of PowerPoint and WebEx.
Lead vendors and manufacturing leaders in the scheduling of process reviews, layouts, installations, and manage project timelines.
Interpersonal/Teamwork/Organization:
Organize and maintain efficiency of personal work area and 5S zone.
Complete projects within agreed upon time period.
Professionalism/Communication/Safety:
Consistently exhibit appropriate attendance habits, working the hours necessary to perform the job.
Add / modify operator instructions and set-up sheets in the company intranet.
Ability to work independently manage / prioritizing workload to successfully complete tasks on time.
Provide necessary, accurate, and timely feedback of all pertinent information to co-workers and management.
Effectively communicate with co-workers and management personnel to enhance teamwork and communication initiatives.
Consistently adhere to, and support, company policies and procedures, including ISO, IATF 16949, and safety regulations.
Accept instructions and duties in a positive manner.
Represent company in a professional manner and dress when meeting with customers.
Treat all co-workers with dignity and respect.
Assist in maintaining company values (Integrity, People, Customers, Ownership, We Can If…, Safety) daily, through thoughts and actions.