FusionPKG Packaging Engineer

• Provide ongoing support for projects focused on continuous improvement, ensuring progress, addressing challenges, and implementing enhancements to optimize processes or products.
• Prepare packaging technical documents, including the Product Performance Qualification (PQP) and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), to outline quality standards and assess potential risks in the packaging process.
• Review technical drawings and conduct tolerance stack analysis to ensure that all parts and components fit together correctly and meet design specifications without interfering with each other.
• Contribute to sustainability efforts.
• Help coordinate and perform when needed packaging testing and mold qualification activities.
• Drafting Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the processes you handle, creating clear, step-by-step instructions, best practices, and protocols to ensure tasks are performed consistently, efficiently, and to a high standard of quality.

• Timely Delivery of Projects: Successfully managing and completing projects within agreed timelines, ensuring all milestones are met without delays.
• Collaboration and Communication: Consistently working well with cross-functional teams (e.g., Engineering, Product Development, Sales, and Creative) and effectively communicating updates, challenges, and solutions.
• Continuous Improvement: Actively participating in continuous improvement initiatives, identifying areas for optimization, and implementing changes that drive greater efficiency and quality.
• Customer and Stakeholder Satisfaction: Meeting or exceeding the expectations of internal and external stakeholders, including the Product Development team, sales teams, and customers, with each project or product update.
• Documentation and Reporting: Consistently maintaining clear, organized, and up-to-date documentation for all aspects of the packaging development process.

• Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of packaging materials, manufacturing processes, and engineering principles, allowing for effective design, sourcing, and problem-solving in packaging projects.
• Project Management: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, track progress, and meet deadlines while maintaining a high level of quality and attention to detail.
• Collaboration & Teamwork: Skill in working effectively with cross-functional teams (e.g., Engineering, Product Development, Marketing, and Sales) to achieve shared goals and resolve any challenges that arise.
• Communication Skills: Clear and concise communication, both written and verbal, to share ideas, technical information, and updates with both internal teams and external partners.
• Analytical Thinking: Strong analytical skills to assess complex technical issues, identify potential risks, and develop data-driven solutions to improve processes and outcomes.
• Problem-Solving Ability: Proactive in identifying issues or challenges and developing effective, innovative solutions to overcome obstacles and meet project objectives.
• Attention to Detail: A keen eye for detail in reviewing technical documents, designs, and specifications to ensure accuracy and prevent errors in packaging development.
• Adaptability & Flexibility: Ability to adjust to changing project requirements or business needs and remain effective in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Quality Focus: A commitment to maintaining high-quality standards in all aspects of packaging development, from design to production, ensuring that products meet both internal and external requirements.
• Sustainability Awareness: Knowledge of sustainable packaging practices and the ability to incorporate eco-friendly solutions into packaging design, sourcing, and production processes.
• Time Management: Strong organizational skills to efficiently allocate time and resources, balancing multiple tasks and competing priorities without sacrificing quality.

• Required: Fluent in English (written and verbal)

• Preferred: Proficiency in Spanish or Mandarin is a strong plus, especially for collaboration with international teams and suppliers.

• The first 30 days M-F in Dallas office
• A minimum of 3 days a week (M-F) in office. Days in office are determined by your manager.
• Work hours are 8 hours a day, with a starting time of 8:00 a.m., a one-hour lunch break, and an end time of 5:00 p.m
• Potential travel to US, Mexico, and China suppliers and partners as needed. You must provide your passport.

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Paid packaging or engineering experience preferred. Experience in an internship or academic project related to packaging or product development is acceptable.
• Familiarity with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Pro/E) is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• Interest in sustainable packaging practices and global manufacturing processes.

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