Top 14 Packaging engineer Jobs in Hershey, Pa

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The Hershey Company —Hershey, PA
- Online Application
- Microsoft Outlook
- Bachelor of Science
- 1 year
Manufacturing Engineer II
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- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
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- Online Application
- System design
- Continuous improvement
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Packaging Design Project Manager
Menasha Corporation & Companies —Hershey, PA
- $80,000 - $95,000 a year
- Full-time
- CAD
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- Office
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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SCHOTT AG —Lebanon, PA
- English
- Microsoft Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Disability insurance
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Mechanical Design Engineer I-Live Entertainment
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- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Schematics
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- Health savings account
Advanced Quality Engineering Manager for NPI/NPD
TE Connectivity —Harrisburg, PA
- $155,000 - $202,000 a year
- Remote
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
- Travel
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- Disability insurance
Mechanical Design Engineer
Graham Packaging Company —Lancaster, PA
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Bachelor of Science
- Travel
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Mechanical Design Engineer II
Tait —Lititz, PA
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
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- Office
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Mechanical Design Engineer III-Theme Park
Tait —Lititz, PA
- Full-time
- Schematics
- 5 years
- Bachelor of Science
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Packaging Engineer

The Hershey Company -
Hershey, PA

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Job Details

Qualifications

Microsoft Outlook
Presentation software
Project management experience in technology
Material selection and characterization
Packaging
Microsoft Teams
Managing projects
Packaging design
Simulation analysis
Mechanical knowledge
Cross-functional communication

Full Job Description

Job Overview

With minimal supervision from the Manager, the position leads the design and technical development of packaging solutions for new and existing products. This position is responsible for the development of packaging materials by working with Project Teams and Vendors to recommend, review, test and identify costs for various packaging design proposals. The position is responsible for creating detailed specifications and accurate bill of materials for successful packaging implementation. The position supports production facilities by assisting in issues resolution and optimizing packaging design to ensure peak performance. The position is expected to manage a mix of low-to-medium complexity commercial projects which require fundamental packaging technology expertise. As a representative on project teams, the position is expected to advocate the best interests of packaging via sharing of technical knowledge, gathering fact-based data, providing analytics, and implementing solutions which deliver against project scope and expectations.

Accountabilities

Product & Packaging Development/Commercialization:

Collaborate with project initiator to define, understand, and align to project objectives and expectations; Design, review, recommend, and test various packaging design proposals; Consider various packaging material substrates and structures in the design of primary, secondary and tertiary packaging to minimize material usage and optimize manufacturing and labor efficiencies, while maintaining product integrity and enhancing retail performance and aesthetics; Determine impact of new packaging design on existing and new automation systems at manufacturing locations; Develop design-of-experiments/test methodologies on packaging materials and structures to determine performance attributes best suited to maintain product quality, integrity, and maximize shelf-life while minimizing costs; Conduct analytical testing on materials and structures; evaluate and interpret technical data findings and clearly communicate results to stakeholders; Coordinate and support equipment trials, line trials, distribution tests, etc. to validate new packaging materials and structural designs; Recommend best design, align with stakeholders, and execute optimized packaging design solution; Contribute to project success through clear written and verbal correspondence and presentations understandable by stakeholders of varying technical & business understanding; Ensure projects remain on schedule by setting achievable expectations, proactively driving tasks for on-time completion, proactively highlighting potential risks to task completion, timely responses to communications, and actively participating in project team meetings; Simultaneously manage multiple projects and prioritize work accordingly to meet established and aligned to timelines and deliverables for each; Assess and resolve identified packaging design problems and opportunities (ie. consumer, retail, distribution, manufacturing performance) on existing items; Work with cross-functional stakeholders to implement design, quality, process, and system improvements as a result of findings to ensure long-term corrective action.

Documentation

Create and publish robust and accurate specifications which detail critical attributes to ensure consistent material quality and packaging assembly to meet aligned performance requirements. This includes mechanical drawings, written specifications, and process instructions.
Provide necessary packaging component mechanical drawings for artwork development and layout.
Approve graphical artwork for correct application to mechanical drawing and critical-to-function attributes (ie. UPC, date code, eyetrack)
Create, enter and publish accurate packaging bill of materials into the Material Data Management System to enable planning and sourcing of materials, and correct build of the Finished Good Item.
Publish specifications and bill of materials to meet established timelines and priorities to enable production planning and material order requirements.
Support creation and review of packaging quality standards and tolerances, and regulator documents.
Work with Procurement to obtain cost estimates for new packaging materials by providing necessary specifications and information.
Assist in presenting cost estimates for input into business case impact analytics.
Ensure packaging related risks and key decisions are proactively, timely, visibly, clearly, and thoroughly documented in project team minutes, gate review documentation, on-line project folder/archives, project presentations, and emails.
Ensure technical reports documenting test results, data, and analytics are appropriately archived in shared data sites/folders, project folder/archives, etc. for easy identification and retrieval.

Minimum Requirements

Education & Experience: BS in Packaging Engineering preferred with 0-3 years of Packaging Development experience. BS in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related technical field with 1-2 years of experience in Packaging Development.

Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform major duties/responsibilities:

Possess basic understanding of packaging concepts and principles.
Fundamental technical knowledge of packaging materials and converting technologies
Possess mechanical aptitude and ability to understand interrelation of material & equipment
Ability to design transport simulation tests and interpret results.
Good critical thinking skills to consider how constraints/changes impact design and functional attributes
Demonstrated successful problem solving process skills
Ability to make rational decisions independently and seek assistance as needed for complex matters
Ability to successfully communicate complex subject matter both verbally and in written form to audiences of varying organizational levels and technical/business understanding with some manager guidance.
Basic understanding of supply chain operations and cross-functional partner responsibilities
Able to work collaboratively with others to accomplish a common objective.
Self-motivated and takes initiative/action with minimal direction Ability to successfully and consistently prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Good organizational, time management, and communication skills to meet commitments.
Strong PC skills; Outlook, Excel, Powerpoint, Cape/Tops, MS Teams, SAP(nice to have)

The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of The Hershey Company is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veterans.

You may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our online application process as a result of a disability.
You can request an accommodation via phone or email.

To request an accommodation via phone, please call +1 877-804-1794 and leave a voicemail with your contact information. You may also email a request for accommodation to [email protected]. Please be sure to include “Accommodation Needed” in the subject line. This will ensure that your email is routed to the appropriate contact who will handle your request.

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