Packaging Engineer jobs in Wichita, KS

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
  • Great Plains Mfg
  • Salina, KS FULL_TIME
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    Packaging Engineer - Salina, KS

     

    Great Plains Manufacturing is seeking an experienced Packaging Engineer to join our team in Salina, KS. This position is an integral part of the organization’s Product Development Process and helps to design, test, and implement packaging designs.

     

    This position works Monday through Thursday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and reports to the Director of Facilities. 

     

    Primary Duties and Responsibilities:   

    • Oversee and manage complete packaging development process, including the creation of packaging designs, prototype development, and performance testing.
    • Troubleshoot new and existing packaging problems involving designs, materials and processes and provide creative, timely, and cost-effective solutions.
    • Analyze engineering drawings and specifications of product to determine physical characteristics of item, special handling, environmental and safety requirements, and types of materials required for packaging.
    • Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
    • Participate in product introduction teams, to deliver new products to market.
    • Identify and implement cost saving initiatives related to packaging materials, labor, efficiency, transportation, and storage.
    • Work closely with Engineering to optimize packaging supply base for cost, lead time, quality, regionalization, standardization, supply assurance, and compliance with customer, regulatory, and internal requirements.
    • Specify and recommend efficiency tools and test methods to develop and validate packaging designs.
    • Work with the manufacturing department to insure the packaging designs are optimized for manufacturability, including safety, quality, efficiency and cost considerations.
    • Develop and implement comprehensive test plans to ensure that packaging exceeds customer specifications.
    • Works in conjunction with the Manufacturing, Product Engineering, Purchasing, and Shipping departments.
    • Other duties may be assigned that require other qualifications, physical demands, and/or work environment.

     

    Required Skills and Qualifications: 

    • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Packaging Engineering or 5 years of experience in manufacturing environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience
    • 5 years of experience in industrial or consumer packaging strongly preferred 
    • Knowledge and understanding of packaging design validation standards (ISO, ASTM, etc.), drafting and specification standards is essential 
    • Demonstrable proficiency in 3D CAD software is needed
    • Problem solving and decision-making skills are necessary
    • Must be able to work independently and as part of a team
    • Excellent oral and written communication skills 
    • Understanding of process and quality improvement concepts is required
    • Proven track record of project management 

     

    At Great Plains Manufacturing, our people make the difference, making our company a great place to work and grow. If you are self-motivated, have a passion to succeed and value teamwork, we invite you to apply to join our team. For over 45 years, Great Plains Mfg, has been known as a world-class manufacturer of agriculture, farm and landscaping equipment in Central Kansas. Now a Kubota company, we have recently added a new construction equipment division. With over 2,300 dedicated employees, Great Plains Manufacturing continues its dedication toward innovation and professional growth, while maintaining our family culture and community values.  Grow with us! Visit our Careers page at www.WorkForGPM.com.  

     

  • 16 Days Ago

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Packaging
  • Express Employment Professionals of Hutchinson
  • McPherson, KS FULL_TIME
  • Packaging $15.25 / Hour McPherson, Kansas Are you ready for a change? A local McPherson company is searching for Packaging associates who will help with various projects around our business. Packaging...
  • 25 Days Ago

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Warehouse Packaging
  • Confidential
  • Wichita, KS FULL_TIME
  • Positions are located in the Hesston, KS area! $15.00 - $19.00/hrOvertime is available!Do you enjoy working on an assembly line? Are you looking for a weekly paycheck? We have immediate openings for W...
  • 4 Days Ago

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Hybrid Packaging Lead
  • Go McPherson
  • McPherson, KS FULL_TIME
  • hybrid Packaging Line Lead Do you enjoy working with food but prefer a manufacturing setting? Do you have experience packaging products while adhering to company GMP policies? We are looking for an ex...
  • 20 Days Ago

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VP of Engineering, Advanced Packaging
  • Recruiting From Scratch
  • Wichita, KS FULL_TIME
  • Who is Recruiting from Scratch: Recruiting from Scratch is a premier talent firm that focuses on placing the best product managers, software, and hardware talent at innovative companies. Our team is 1...
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Masking & Packaging Technicians
  • The Arnold Group
  • Wichita, KS FULL_TIME
  • Please submit resume to wichitalightindustrial@the-arnold-group.com to apply. Pay Rate/Range: $14/hr Description: Seeking candidates for multiple aircraft processing positions including packaging and ...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Aerospace Design Engineer
  • Expleo
  • Wichita, KS
  • Job Description Job Description EXPLEO USA is looking for Aerospace Design Engineers with Metallic/Composite, Fuselage, ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Aerospace Stress Engineer
  • Expleo
  • Wichita, KS
  • Job Description Job Description EXPLEO USA is currently looking for Stress Engineer (Metallic/Composite, Fuselage, Struc...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Maintenance Technician II
  • CBRE
  • Wichita, KS
  • Maintenance Technician II Job ID 156945 Posted 27-Feb-2024 Service line GWS Segment Role type Full-time Areas of Interes...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Devops Engineer
  • Syms Strategic Group, LLC (SSG)
  • Wichita, KS
  • Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking a talented DevOps Engineer Please join SSG on this large, highly complex nationwid...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Commercial HVAC Service Technician
  • U.S. Engineering
  • Wichita, KS
  • U.S. Engineering has been an industry leader since 1893. How? Constant innovation and a willingness to evolve. The const...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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CADD Technician
  • Kaw Valley Engineering, Inc.
  • Wichita, KS
  • Company Description Kaw Valley Engineering, Inc. (KVE) was founded more than 40 years ago in Junction City, KS. Over tim...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Automatic Door Engineer Electrically/Mechanically Inclined
  • Edelman-Lyon Co
  • Wichita, KS
  • Job Description Job Description Family run business who understands employees are its number one asset! NO VACCINE REQUI...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Process Engineer II
  • ICM Ventures Inc
  • Colwich, KS
  • Job Description Job Description POSITION PURPOSE: Design Engineer to assist with troubleshooting issues at operating pla...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

Downtown Wichita is at 37°41′20″N 97°20′10″W / 37.68889°N 97.33611°W / 37.68889; -97.33611 (37.688888, −97.336111), at an elevation of 1,299 feet (396 m). Wichita is in south-central Kansas at the junction of Interstate 35 and U.S. Route 54. Part of the Midwestern United States, it is 157 mi (253 km) north of Oklahoma City, 181 mi (291 km) southwest of Kansas City, and 439 mi (707 km) east-southeast of Denver. The city lies on the Arkansas River near the western edge of the Flint Hills in the Wellington-McPherson Lowlands region of the Great Plains. The area's topography is characterized by...
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Income Estimation for Packaging Engineer jobs
$64,571 to $79,969
Wichita, Kansas area prices
were up 1.3% from a year ago

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