Engineer I, Process Improvement - Packaging
Shiseido
- East Windsor, NJ
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Engineering & Testing
- Identify and Analyze opportunities in production operation process driving improvement of Performance, Quality, and cost
- Review and approve technical engineering process and drawings for components/assemblies
- Perform statistical analysis from testing data to assess specification values
- Attend line trials and process validation
- Project Management
- Ability to handle multi-task launch projects with limited supervision and support
- Meet timeline due dates for all required actions
- Packaging Bill of Materials
- Support and perform BOM (Bill of Materials) changes for existing products (new products, artwork updates, material changes, new tertiary pack outs)
- Production Operation
- Technical Engineering
- Brand Marketing and Product Development
- Procurement
- Packaging engineering & lab
- Component suppliers
- BS + degree in Package Engineering or another Engineering discipline (mechanical, material science)
- 3 years of experience in Cosmetics, Pharmaceuticals, Chemicals or Consumer Goods Production team.
- Knowledge of Filling and Assembly processes and High-Speed machine are preferred.
- Six Sigma certification is recommended (Green Belt or Black Belt)
- Basic knowledge of molding processes, resins, and package testing methods
- Basic knowledge with CAD software and 3D printing
- Responsible for initiating and resolving queries from other functions in a timely manner and communicating, escalating issues when appropriate
- Aware of cross function and regional impact of decisions
- Appreciates importance of on-time and quality delivery of projects to business partners
- Ability to network, work in teams and network
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills (verbal, written, good listening skills, providing support with trust, respect, and transparency)
- Entrepreneurial spirit: taking initiative and drive clarity and resolution
- Drive projects with full ownership, and hold accountability on team members to ensure all steps of the timeline are met
- Ability to adapt to fast-changing environments
- Problem Solving: ability to predict, recognize and define meaningful corrective actions to problems
- Willingness to take risks and to consider new approaches to improve the organization's competitive position
- TAKE RISKS - Embrace risk. Practice “Trial & Error & Trial”.
- HANDS ON - Consider front-line realities when making decisions. Take the lead from end-to-end.
- COLLABORATE - Break free from the silo mentality. Leverage the diverse capabilities of colleagues.
- BE OPEN - Be transparent. Create an environment that encourages everyone to speak up - even if it is bad news.
- ACT WITH INTEGRITY - Be sincere and humble at all times.
- BE ACCOUNTABLE - Commit to the goal. Take accountability for the execution.
- APPLAUD SUCCESS - Create a culture that celebrates success.