Packaging Engineer

Summary Description

The primary responsibility for this position is to develop and implement new packaging for Gorilla Glue products. This person will work with cross-functional teams to lead new packaging development projects which include: collaborating with packaging suppliers to develop and qualify components, coordinating prototype development and design trials, conducting lab testing and analyzing results, maintaining packaging specifications and test reports, and communicating project status, technical findings, and scope or schedule changes to cross-functional teams.

What's in it for you?

Our commitment to fostering a supportive and engaging workplace culture has led to Gorilla Glue being recognized as a top place to work for 15 years in a row. We offer competitive compensation packages, comprehensive healthcare benefits, and other perks and incentives to ensure our employees feel valued and supported.

Joining the Gorilla Glue family means being part of a team passionate about building strong brands and promoting a culture of excellence. As an employee, you'll help create high-quality products and build brands that people love. Join us in an inspiring workplace where you can belong, grow, and make a difference!

What will your day look like?

• Design, develop and qualify innovative packaging, customized for various retail customers and shipping environments.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Sales, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Formulation and other internal departments to translateconsumer insights and retailer needsinto innovative packaging concepts. Use prototypes, testing, and consumer feedback to evaluate and refine packaging solutions that improve the consumer experience.
• Work with outside suppliers to develop and qualify new packaging components from concept through implementation.
• Identify and implement cost-savings initiatives.
• Conduct lab testing to evaluate packaging performance and qualify packaging components for project implementation.
• Create and maintain technical documentation such as packaging specifications and test reports.
• Develop visual concept representations for internal and external use, including prototypes and digital renders using tools such as ArtiosCAD, SolidWorks, Adobe Illustrator, hand sketches, and other design methods.
• Create part numbers and assist with Bill of Material (BOM) set up in our PLM system.
• Apply industry-standard testing procedures (e.g., ISTA) to validate structural integrity and minimize damage during transit. If testing is performed by an Associate/Tech-level, the Packaging Engineer is still required to review/compile the data in standard format.
• Stay current with emerging packaging trends, sustainability, materials, and technologies.

·Anticipate technical risks and potential project obstacles, develop contingency plans, and communicate issues, options, and recommended next steps to key stakeholders to support timely decisions.

• Travel to suppliers and design trials as needed.
• Manage technical activities for important technical projects with ability to summarize and present key pieces of work to project teams and upper management.

·Coach and train junior team members in packaging development, testing, and technical documentation, and share technical learnings with the team.

• Create and implement process improvement alongside your manager. Focusing on strategy and future-state growth of the business.
• Other duties as assigned by Management.

What you bring to the table:

Education and Experience:

• 3+ years of packaging development experience preferred, with demonstrated experience planning and executing key technical activities, interpreting test results, and communicating recommendations to cross-functional project teams.
• 4-yr Packaging Engineering degree or equivalent.
• 2-yr degree in packaging or related technical field, with packaging development experience, would be considered.
• Ability to travel up to 15%.

Specific Skills:

• Experience using Artios CAD, SolidWorks, Minitab, CAPE/Topps. Illustrator is not required, but a plus.
• Advanced knowledge of rapid prototyping systems (CAD tables, vinyl printing, 3D printing).
• Experienced with typical packaging testing equipment, including dimensional and performance testing
• Working knowledge of paper and plastic packaging converting and manufacturing processes, including printing, die-cutting, blow molding, injection molding, and extruded/laminated tube technologies.
• Experience working with packaging suppliers.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and able to accommodate change to scope, timeline, and still deliver to a deadline.
• Strong technical problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills, able to manage and prioritize multiple projects.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative.
• Use logical decision-making skills under pressure.
• Excellent presentation, written, oral and communication skills.
• Intermediate Microsoft Officeskills (Word, Excel, PPM360).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Oracle experience is a plus
• Statistical data analyses
• Project management experience

Company Values:

Must adhere to The Gorilla Glue Company’s Core Values that ensure everyone works together to exceed expectations.

• Have fun, be passionate and show it!
• Act with integrity and respect in all relationships.
• Communicate openly and appreciate the effort of others.
• Embrace knowledge, growth, and change.
• Strive for excellence in what we do every day!