Job Title: Packaging Engineer-Mechanical
Location: North Reading, MA
Duration: 11 Months
Schedule Notes: 1st Shift: Mon-Fri, 7:00 AM-3:00 PM or Mon-Fri, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
 
We're looking for an experience Packaging Engineer with a background in the industrial space. This individual will work in the Process Engineering Pkg team to support the development of component packaging for NPI projects. Will be required to work towards the identification, development and commercialization of new, improved and cost-efficient packaging while supporting the cross functional support tasks. Along with NPI packaging development, candidate will also take ownership of current production level General Availability packaging systems and conduct root cause analysis and implement countermeasures to address field quality defects associated to packaging. This role will report directly to the lead Packaging Engineer.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the development of Packaging concepts with preferred Packaging Vendors and Component part Suppliers.
• Coordinate packaging performance testing, qualifications and validations per ISTA standards.
• Plan and direct activities concerned with design and development of packaging: Analyze engineering drawings and specifications of product to determine physical characteristics of component, special handling and safety requirements.
• Direct development of sketches, specifications, samples and written analyses of proposed packaging solutions for design approvals from cross functional groups.
• Provide optimum trailer loading configuration to Logistics partners to maximize cubing efficiency.
• Create, update, and maintain all packaging specific part numbers in PLM system.
• Collect Packaging Data Sheet (PDS) from part suppliers
• Create and Manage Supplier Packaging database.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical /industrial engineering with strong background in packaging
• 3-5+ years of relevant work experience
• Familiar with packaging base materials and systems
• Strong SolidWorks and AutoCAD Design background.
• Ability to review, write and implement packaging SOP’s and WI’s.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

 Preferred Skills:

• Familiar with Transportation and Logistics Principles. Working knowledge of palletizing and trailer loading software suites such as TOPS, CAPES, and EasyCargo.
• Familiar with Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) calculation methods. Working knowledge of Sustainability impact software such as Compass (Trayak).
• Familiar with industry test standards (ISTA and ASTM).

 KPI: Leadership Principles:

• Bias for Action
• Deliver Results
• Earn Trust

 Must Have Skills:

• Industrial Packaging Design Background
• Knowledge of Packaging Materials
• Knowledge of Transportation Systems

 

About Us: SPECTRAFORCE is one of the fastest-growing workforce solutions firms in the United States. As a diversity-owned business, we place human connection at the heart of everything we do, building strong relationships with both clients and candidates to fill roles successfully. Our teams in North and Central America and India serve more than 150 Fortune clients globally, leveraging custom AI technology to provide direct hire, executive search, nearshoring, offshoring, and project staffing solutions.
 
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
 
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LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRAFORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer. 


At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $45.00/hr.