Klein Tools · 15 hours ago
917850 Product Eng Services - Packaging Engineer II
Lincolnshire, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$90K/yr - $100K/yr
3+ years expKlein Tools is a company known for delivering quality and innovation in their products. The Packaging Engineer II is responsible for overseeing the packaging commercialization process for new product development and sustainability initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful packaging solutions.
ManufacturingMachinery Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Design, prototype, and test retail packaging components for new product development projects. This includes, but is not limited to, clamshells, trapped blisters, folding cartons, injection molded hang tags, printed polybags and header cards
Interface regularly with engineering, product management, operations, and procurement to optimize packaging processes and meet organizational goals
Work with vendors as well as internal teams to set‐up promotional and point of purchase displays and ensure packaging fits with the company's marketing and branding
Work with local and international packaging suppliers to develop and maintain specifications based on the supplier’s production capabilities
Perform benchmark evaluation of competitive and noncompetitive products to identify new marketing trends, packaging improvements, or material changes that result in better customer experience, improved performance in supply chain and have a positive impact on the environment
Identify and implement cost saving initiatives related to packaging materials, labor, efficiency, transportation, and storage
Make recommendations of the workflow design to ensure efficient packaging systems and processes
Participate in resolving engineering design, packaging quality, materials and testing issues, including troubleshooting directly with the packaging team
Prepare packaging documentation including, detailed drawings, specifications, handling and shipping instructions, and inspection criteria as directed
Willing and able to mentor less senior packaging engineers
Perform other duties as required within the nature and level of role
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Packaging Engineering and three (3) year of related experience are required
A solid knowledge of engineering fundamentals and principles with good general understanding of various material properties is required
Must have strong technical, analytical, planning and organizational skills
Must be capable of facilitating projects and solutions
Demonstrate oral and written communication within a team environment
Ability to prioritize projects and departmental goals to meet established deadlines
Ability to adapt to changing priorities under tight time constraints
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
Preferred
Experience with palletization optimization software (ex: TOPS, CAPE) and CAD (ArtiosCAD, SolidWorks) is a plus
Benefits
Paid Vacations & Holidays
Profit Sharing & Matching 401(k)
Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, & Dental)
Discounts on Klein Tools products
Education and Professional Development Assistance
Company
Klein Tools
Klein Tools is a manufacturer of the hand tools.
1001-5000 employees
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2023 (1)
2021 (2)
2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
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Matthew Thomason
Chief Financial Officer
Thomas Klein
President and COO
Recent News
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