Packaging Engineer II
Amazon
- Westborough, MA
- Temporary
- Full-time
- Manage the development of Packaging concepts with preferred Packaging Vendors and Component part Suppliers.
- Coordinate packaging performance testing, qualifications and validations per ISTA standards.
- Scope new technology and/or opportunities in the packaging space.
- Own business roadmap including commodity management, procurement, budgeting, and identification and qualifying of new packaging vendors.
- Plan and direct activities concerned with design and development of packaging: Analyze engineering drawings and specifications of product to determine physical characteristics of component, special handling and safety requirements.
- Direct development of sketches, specifications, samples and written analyses of proposed packaging solutions for design approvals from cross functional groups.
- Conduct complete and holistic cost analysis to include Packaging, Logistics, and Manufacturing costs to make recommendations to the business: Make vs. Buy or Component Modularity Assembly Level Analysis
- Create, update, and maintain all packaging specific part numbers in PLM system.
Amazon offers a full range of benefits that supports you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:
1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options
3. Paid Time Off (PTO)
4. 401(k) PlanIf you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you're passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:Westborough, MA, USABASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 3+ years of product management experience
- Experience leading cross-functional teams to deliver projects on tight deadlines
- Experience developing operational processes and technologies
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical /Industrial Engineering or related discipline
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to lead project with minimal supervision
- Understanding of materials management, JIT, Kanban approaches
- Experience with design software such as SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD DesignPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- Experience performing financial or other quantitative analyses
- Experience building and analyzing cost/benefit scenarios and business cases and communicating results throughout the organization
- Understanding of Automotive Returnable Packaging Systems
- Knowledge of Artios CAD packaging design software suite
- Familiar with Transportation and Logistics Principles - knowledge of palletizing and trailer loading software suites
- Familiar with Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) calculation methods.
- Working knowledge of Sustainability impact software such as Compass (Trayak).
- Familiar with industry test standards (ISTA and ASTM).Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.