Packaging Engineer jobs in Indiana

Packaging Engineer designs product packaging to ensure product integrity and appeal under varying shipping and display conditions. Tests, analyzes, and selects materials for packaging based on durability and cost effectiveness. Being a Packaging Engineer helps ensure packaging complies with all regulations. May require a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Packaging Engineer typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Packaging Engineer works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. To be a Packaging Engineer typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Packaging Engineer
  • Knauf Insulation
  • Shelbyville, IN FULL_TIME
  • Overview

    Knauf Insulation North America is the world's fastest-growing insulation manufacturer. We are wholly committed to the conservation of the environment while also sustainably developing and manufacturing a comprehensive line of acoustical fiberglass insulation for residential, commercial, industrial, marine, OEM and metal building applications, using post-consumer recycled materials.

     

    We welcome passionate and creative individuals who thrive in an entrepreneurial, collaborative and ever-changing environment. 

     

    We know how important your health, wellbeing, and financial strength is to you. To support you, we provide affordable benefits for you and your family members.

     

    "Supporting all aspects of the individual — self, health, wealth and community” 

     

    Our benefits include:

     

    • Medical, Dental, Vision – starting on day one!
    • Virtual Medical Services
    • 401(k) Retirement Plan (earn 100% matching on your first 6% and fully vested day one)
    • Paid parental leave
    • Company paid life insurance
    • Vacation time to enjoy getting away
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
    • Plus, more!

    Growth opportunities available! 

     

    Apply online or contact us to hear why our employees appreciate being part of the Knauf family!

     

    Summary of Position:

     

    As a Packaging Engineer, you will plan and direct activities concerned with design and development of cold-end equipment, packaging materials and their related processes. Analyze engineering drawings and specifications of products to determine physical characteristics, special-handling, safety requirements and type of materials required for proposed packaging.  Manage and/or support projects including equipment installations, new product trials and start-ups, automation upgrades, and continuous improvement projects. 

    Responsibilities

    • Maintain a safe environment by complying with safety rules and procedures. This includes putting safety first in everything you do.
    • Develop and implement overall packaging strategy to best fit the needs of Operations, Shipping, Warehousing and Customers.
    • Consult with Marketing, Engineering, Purchasing, Product Development and Operations Departments to determine costs and feasibility of producing proposed packaging solutions and processes.
    • Develop efficient cold-end procedures and work instructions that are easily understood and transferable.
    • Innovate cold-end/packaging equipment and processes for the purposes of optimizing operational safety, quality, and costs in collaboration with manufacturing sites, corporate functions, external suppliers, and our customers.
    • Understand the VOC (voice of customer) in terms of product expectations, pain points, and opportunities.
    • Work with Corporate Engineering, KIE and plant engineering teams in the layout of manufacturing lines to optimize material flow and minimize operational cost.
    • Maintain knowledge in the latest automation technology related to packaging and material handling.
    • Provide recommendations for plant and product improvements.
    • Provide training and standard operation procedures for new or upgrades packaging equipment.
    • Optimize the performance of automated packaging equipment through continuous improvement initiatives, best-practice identification and sharing between manufacturing sites, and technology upgrades.
    • Lead or participate in plant trials related to new products, material changes, or equipment upgrades in the packaging area.
    • Lead or participate in continuous improvement activities (LSS, Kaizen, etc.)

    Qualifications

    Education

    • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field

     

    Experience:

    • Minimum three (3) years’ experience in packaging equipment design and automation
    • Experience in project management and continuous improvement

     

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

    • Ability to travel 35% of the time
    • Computer skills in MS Windows environment; Moderate skills with Word, PowerPoint and Excel

     

    It is the policy of Knauf Insulation to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic prohibited by applicable law.

  • 1 Month Ago

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Packaging Engineer
  • Careers @ Hendrickson
  • Kendallville, IN FULL_TIME
  • Position Purpose: Manage the packaging program including design, validation, coordinate all requirements related to implementation of proper packaging for internal and external customer needs. Essenti...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Senior Packaging Engineer
  • Cook Group
  • Bloomington, IN FULL_TIME
  • Overview The Senior Packaging Engineer procures and develops packaging for new and existing products. This individual leads packaging activities with a cross-functional team including SBU Product Mana...
  • 14 Days Ago

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Packaging Engineer (Manufacturing Engineering)
  • Cook Group
  • Bloomington, IN FULL_TIME
  • Overview The Packaging Engineer 2 develops and tests packaging for new and existing products. A Packaging Engineer 2 leads packaging activities with a cross-functional team including SBU Product Manag...
  • 14 Days Ago

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Packaging Development Engineer
  • Global Placement Firm
  • Indianapolis, IN FULL_TIME
  • "Excellent company looking to add a Packaging Development Engineer to their team! Responsibilities:- Develop and consult on global packaging solutions for new chemical entities and line extensions. - ...
  • 17 Days Ago

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Sterile Packaging Engineer
  • Red Star
  • Larwill, IN FULL_TIME
  • SUMMARY: Red Star Contract Manufacturing is a vertically integrated facility in Larwill, Indiana. With expanded capabilities in injection molding, prototyping, and sterile packaging, we offer convenie...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Packaging Engineer
  • The Judge Group
  • Richmond, VA
  • Description:Our client is currently seeking a PACKAGING ENGINEER for their manufacturing facility near Cleveland, OH. Re...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Packaging Engineer
  • The Judge Group
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • Description:Our client is currently seeking a PACKAGING ENGINEER for their manufacturing facility near Cleveland, OH. Re...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Packaging Engineer
  • The Judge Group
  • New York, NY
  • Description:Our client is currently seeking a PACKAGING ENGINEER for their manufacturing facility near Cleveland, OH. Re...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Packaging Engineer
  • The Judge Group
  • Detroit, MI
  • Description:Our client is currently seeking a PACKAGING ENGINEER for their manufacturing facility near Cleveland, OH. Re...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Packaging Engineer
  • Tempur + Sealy
  • Trinity, NC
  • Tempur Sealy is committed to improving the sleep of more people, every night, all around the world. As a leading designe...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Packaging Engineer
  • Experis
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • Title: Packaging Engineer. X 3 Openings Location: Milwaukee, WI (Onsite). Duration: 12+ months contract with a high poss...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sr. Packaging Engineer
  • Experis
  • St. Louis, MO
  • Sr. Packaging Engineer Our client, one of the most important companies in the Pet food Industry, is seeking a Sr Packagi...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Principal Packaging Engineer
  • Melaleuca, Inc.
  • Idaho Falls, ID
  • Company Profile : "Enhancing the Lives of Those We Touch by Helping People Reach Their Goals" For over 32 years, Melaleu...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Indiana /ˌɪndiˈænə/ (listen) is a U.S. state located in the Midwestern and Great Lakes regions of North America. Indiana is the 38th largest by area and the 17th most populous of the 50 United States. Its capital and largest city is Indianapolis. Indiana was admitted to the United States as the 19th U.S. state on December 11, 1816. Indiana borders Lake Michigan to the northwest, Michigan to the north, Ohio to the east, Kentucky to the south and southeast, and Illinois to the west. Before becoming a territory, various indigenous peoples and Native Americans inhabited Indiana for thousands of ye...
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Income Estimation for Packaging Engineer jobs
$66,775 to $82,700

Packaging Engineer in Vincennes, IN
Having a broad understanding of all phases of a product’s supply chain and logistics enables the engineer to design a package that is reliable, efficient and appealing throughout the entire cycle.
February 17, 2020
Packaging Engineer in Boise, ID
The professional duty of someone who is a packaging engineer is that of designing, developing, and producing particular packages or containers for a broad range of different items, which can include the likes of clothing, computers, electronics, food, pharmaceuticals, household items, appliances and children’s toys.
February 19, 2020
Packaging Engineer in Altus, OK
Industrial engineers use creativity and ingenuity to design new production processes in many kinds of settings in order to reduce the use of material resources, time, or labor while accomplishing the same goal.
December 18, 2019