DuPont

Packaging Engineer

DuPont

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Meyrin • 🇨🇭 Switzerland

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Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

About the role

  • As packaging subject matter expert, you will be the primary point of contact for each Line of Business within the EMEA region on packaging activities.
  • Oversee and manage complete packaging development process, including the creation of packaging designs, prototype development, and performance testing.
  • Work closely with local packaging teams to ensure newly selected materials and design are ready for validation and ensure a high success for compatibility and performance.
  • Develop and support the implementation of packaging processes, guidelines and best practices with the Global Packaging Team.
  • Apply packaging material knowledge to design primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging systems for new and existing products replacing non-recyclable materials, optimizing packaging weight and size, following the company’s sustainable packaging design guidelines.
  • Identify and implement cost saving initiatives related to packaging materials, labor, efficiency, transportation, and storage.
  • Structural elimination of over specification: enhanced manufacturing and product integrity.
  • Participate in product introduction teams to deliver new products to market.
  • Work with packaging suppliers to ensure packaging designs are optimized for manufacturability while ensuring shipped product meets customer expectations.
  • Understand options to automate packaging solutions.
  • Coordinate packaging validation activities and confirm packaging qualification documents with project teams.
  • Specify and recommend efficiency tools and test methods to develop and validate packaging designs.
  • Ensure the quality and accuracy of the technical data linked to the packaging materials in the system and that the pertaining documents are stored in the Packaging Repository.
  • Assist site teams with troubleshooting new and existing problems related to packaging materials, packing equipment and processes to determine best-fit, timely, and cost-effective resolutions.
  • Address and report regulatory exposures and ensure all packaging material meet safety and quality standards in consideration of legal, country requirements and business demands.
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including PS&R, Government Affairs, Product Management, Sustainability to ensure packaging systems meet regulatory requirements and industry standards.
  • Support Procurement teams for the evaluation and selection of packaging vendors and periodically conduct vendor reviews.

Requirements

  • Recently acquired Bachelor's or Master's degree in Packaging Engineering, Materials Science, or related field required.
  • Fluency in English is required; proficiency in German or French is considered an asset.
  • Knowledge of sustainable packaging materials and impacts on GHG reduction, recycling processes and circular economy principles
  • Knowledge and understanding of packaging design validation standards (ISO, ASTM, etc.), drafting, and specification standards is essential
  • Proficiency in 3D CAD software preferred
  • An understanding of process improvement and quality improvement concepts is needed; ISO 9001 certification (e.g., CQA, CQE, CQIA) is desirable
  • Six Sigma/ Lean Certification would be advantageous
  • Knowledge of regional packaging and labelling regulations
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize complex workload
  • Ability to meet commitments, troubleshoot and solve problems
  • Ability to work independently, as well as in a collaborative manner in a multidisciplinary team
  • Ability to travel up to 20%.
Benefits
  • Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits
  • An annual variable pay program that rewards team and individual performance and shares company, business or functional success
  • On-going learning opportunities in a rewarding work environment
  • Career experiences that can span different businesses and functions with opportunities for personal and professional growth
  • The chance to work on global teams with colleagues around the world and in different locations.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
packaging developmentpackaging designprototype developmentperformance testingpackaging material knowledgesustainable packaging designpackaging validation3D CAD softwareprocess improvementquality improvement
Soft skills
multi-taskingprioritizationproblem-solvingindependent workcollaborationcommunication
Certifications
ISO 9001CQACQECQIASix SigmaLean Certification