PPC Flex · 8 hours ago
Senior Packaging Engineer
Kansas City, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expPPC Flex is a company focused on innovative packaging solutions, and they are seeking a Senior Packaging Engineer to bridge the Sales and Operations teams. The role involves ensuring new packaging designs meet customer criteria, developing testing protocols, and leading cross-functional teams for successful product onboarding.
ManufacturingPackaging Services
Responsibilities
You will perform feasibility and machinability reviews on new business opportunities with priority customers at PPC Flex
In conjunction with the Strategic Sourcing and Procurement you will test, analyze, and determine raw materials for new products based on durability and cost effectiveness
You will translate customer requirements into product and process specifications, so the resulting packaging product meets or exceeds the needs of the customer
You will utilize knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the field of packaging engineering and new product development
You will develop and execute on product specific qualification and testing protocols for internal and external (customer) trials for new business development, which may include in-person participation in the manufacturing environments at PPC Flex and at our customer’s locations
You will act as the lead technical point of contact for the customers you are assigned to work with
You will support training initiatives with peers and new members on the technical team
You will manage and maintain the contents of the sample inventory area: warehouse and office
You will assist our Field Service Engineers with customer technical service requests and resulting product/process re-engineering efforts
You will support the creation of packaging specifications and die lines in conjunction with engineering support, acting as the customer advocate with new products or revisions to existing products
You will perform and/or coordinate the creation of packaging mockups/hand samples as needed for new business/customer development activities
You will assist in the qualification of film on new equipment, suppliers, or material grades as needed
Travel may be required periodically in conjunction with customer visits, supplier visits, and other project activities you are involved with
You will help develop CAD drawings for new tooling designs and new tooling acquisition
You will assist with other technical duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
You have a degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or another closely related technical field
You have 6-10+ years of experience in packaging engineering development with a growth mindset and human centric solutions
You are a team player with a desire to work in groups to achieve significant results
You have experience leading cross-functional teams in a manufacturing environment or R&D team with manufacturing and supply chain partners to capture the manufacturing needs/expectations
You have strong interpersonal communication skills with the ability to provide a clear understanding of technical needs and solutions to a non-technical audience
You have a passion for continuous improvement and a high sense of urgency to achieve results
You have good data analysis and math skills so that decisions and conclusions are based upon sound scientific judgment and/or statistical analysis
You have experience using standard test equipment including a ruler, micrometer, tensile tester, haze meter, drop tester and other common tools utilized in a packaging engineering function
You are familiar with and can apply ISTA, ASTM, and other relevant testing protocols to the design of a package and its supply chain performance needs
You are detail-orientated for completion of required paperwork and information system inputs with a high degree of accuracy
You have trained and utilized continuous improvement methods (lean manufacturing, six sigma, etc.)
You have a proven track record of managing multiple projects (5+) concurrently using proven and standard methods of project management utilizing project tools i.e.: MS Project, Monday.com, or other
You have proficient skills using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc
You have working knowledge of flexible packaging manufacturing and filling equipment and knowledge of plastic films
Company
PPC Flex
Based in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, PPC Flexible Packaging is a leading provider of cleanroom and consumer packaging for the healthcare, snack, organic, “better-for-you,”produce and horticulture markets.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-10-01Acquired
2021-09-30Private Equity
Leadership Team
kevin keneally
President, Chief Executive Officer and Board Director
George Rose
Executive Vice President and General Manager
Recent News
2026-01-13
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