Position Summary

The Foam Packaging Engineer will collaborate with Morrisette Packaging's customers to help them become more profitable, through the development of cost effective and efficient foam packaging design. This role will be instrumental in implementing a vertically-integrated foam strategy as a new business unit within the organization.

Primary Responsibilities

• Routinely collaborate with the Company's customers and account representatives in order to develop an understanding of a project's packaging needs.
• Identify a customer's short or long-term goals and develop foam packaging designs pertaining to manufacturability, cost, labor, safety or any variety of project goals.
• Work holistically with other Morrisette Packaging designers as an industry expert on foam applications; when beneficial or in-addition to the project at hand.
• Produce SPECs, drawings, digital concepts and/or prototype samples that fulfill the customer's needs, wants, timeline and budget. Run and maintain prototyping equipment.
• Fulfill the role of an internal manufacturing leader, guiding the company through the steps needed to produce fabricated foam designs in-house via equipment and technology resources available. When appropriate, identify and champion additional manufacturing resources which could benefit customer and company synergies.
• Collaborate cross functionally within the enterprise in the development of long term business goals pertaining to foam material stock/inventory, supplier identification, vendor relations and best-in-class business practices.
• Guide the enterprise to build and maintain a platform for routing, costing and pricing fabricated in-house foam designs for Morrisette Packaging account representatives.
• Remain up to date with foam packaging materials, design and manufacturing trends.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills & Abilities

• Industry knowledge and expertise in a variety of foam packaging materials, principles, suppliers, manufacturability and technology. Strong focus and understanding of Polyethelyne (PE).
• A background in various aspects of foam fabrication and manufacturing techniques; including: skiving, die-cutting, routing and laminating.
• Ability to communicate appropriately and build professional relationships with internal and external customers, always representing the company in a professional manner.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; expresses thoughts and ideas clearly, both verbally and in writing; establishes trust and confidence quickly while always maintaining a high level of tact and professionalism.
• Goal oriented self-starter who takes initiative and acts appropriately in various circumstances without direction, consistently meeting strict deadlines, prioritizing and handling multiple tasks in a demanding work environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with attention to detail.
• Hard working and extremely reliable. Ability to function effectively under tight time constraints.
• Ability to work independently with limited daily supervisions, and to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Willingness to adhere to all principles of confidentiality.
• Proficiency with prototyping equipment. ex: Kongsberg and/or Zund.
• Proficiency with an industry standard CAD Design platform for packaging. ex: ArtiosCAD or similar.
• Willingness to travel.

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent industry work experience.
• A minimum of seven years working in the packaging industry.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Application Question(s):

• Do you have any knowledge of operating foam fabrication equipment? Yes or No

Experience:

• foam packaging: 7 years (Required)

Work Location: One location

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