Packaging Engineer

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Designs cost effective expendable and/or returnable packaging within environmental guidelines.

1. Know and understand Bowling Green Metalforming Quality and Environmental policies.
2. Lead packaging quote activities
3. Maintain and improve plant PFEP
4. Work with VSM lead to improve process flow activities
5. Facilitate the implementation of change processes and streamline current practices to improve efficiency and capability
6. Responsible for investigating and recommending suppliers for returnable packaging program based on cost
7. Responsible for improving all supplier packaging
8. Plan and direct activities concerned with design and development of protective packaging containers: analyze specifications of product to determine physical characteristics of item special-handling and safety requirements and type of materials required for container
9. Consult with establishments Purchasing Materials and Production departments to determine costs and feasibility of producing proposed packaging
10. Develop or direct development of sketches specifications samples and written analysis of proposed packaging in order to present design for approval
11. Review proposed packaging for conformity to guidelines part quality material handling and stacking integrity
12. Set up test packs with suppliers for review at plant location(s)
13. Develop schedule and progress chart for each supplier
14. Ensure Supplier Packaging database is up to date with current supplier packaging approvals (F150 Form)
15. Ensure Closure packaging database is updated as required based on changes from OEM or production floor
16. Assist with improving rack design to improve optimization increase density of return shipments
17. Meet all departmental objectives as set out by the Warehouse Supervisor or Manager
18. Prepare and interpret AutoCAD & Solid works designs drawings and specifications for protective packaging based on part characteristics and line side racks and components
19. Assist in inspection of mechanical installations and construction of racking system
20. Assist with improvement or automation of existing processes as required in order to achieve less manpower and improved cycle time material flow and ergonomics
21. Develop and implement new processes and procedures needed to support changing business demands
22. Document current and proposed process flows
23. Review departmental procedures for improvements and recommendations
24. Overtime and travel may be required to support achievement of goals.
25. Maintain reliable and predictable attendance.
26. Perform other duties as required.

What we are looking for:

- Completion of a post-secondary education in a related field or 3 years experience in a manufacturing environment handling packaging designs.

Preferred qualifications:

- Computer skills; proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel preferred
- Minimum of 1 year experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
- Operate standard office equipment preferred
- Makes Decisions
- Takes Risk
- Analyses Data
- Attends to Details
- Communicates Effectively
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Results Orientated
- Sound Computer Knowledge
- Independent
- Self Motivated

Site Benefits:
Health Insurance (includes telemedicine FSA HSA and other benefits)
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) with match
Employee Profit-Sharing Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Vacation
11 Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Referral Program - Up to $1000 per hired referral
Onsite cafeterias and fully stocked breakrooms
Annual summer cookout
Annual Christmas Parties
Onsite Nurses

At Magna we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. Thats why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications and in consideration of job requirements regardless of in particular color ancestry religion gender origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

As part of our commitment to a fair consistent and efficient recruitment process we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

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