Gaumard Scientific
Overview
Packaging Engineer position at Gaumard Scientific. The Packaging Engineer will design and develop custom packaging and contribute towards establishing in-house packaging manufacturing, including packaging, process, mold, and equipment design and implementation. The role involves developing cost-effective packaging concepts that protect goods and support the company\'s green initiatives, and creating strategies for product protection, testing, and implementation.
Supervision The Packaging Engineer will work collaboratively with personnel from all departments, including Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering, Purchasing, and Production.
Duties and Responsibilities
Analyze existing products and develop proposals for new packaging design and implementation
Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Production to develop packaging
Create innovative packaging designs, cartons and thermoformed packaging; standardize packaging, assembly, and documentation processes
Prepare documents necessary to comply with regulations
Provide technical support to manufacturing teams
Research, procure, and implement capital equipment as necessary (approval by executive management)
Develop, test, and implement manufacturing processes
Provide support and problem resolution to manufacturing lines as needed
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field
7+ years of relevant experience
Must be bilingual
Drafting and engineering experience required
Strong knowledge of SolidWorks and AutoCAD or similar, with 3+ years of experience
Practical, hands-on approach to problem-solving
Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to take initiative and self-manage on high-impact projects
Excellent project coordination and prioritization skills
Goal-oriented with the ability to complete tasks in a timely manner
Knowledge of vacuum-forming and injection-molding techniques
Knowledge of packaging performance test methods
Knowledge of general design engineering and DFMA principles, component manufacturing processes, tooling methodologies, material properties
Experience with custom packaging design and implementation
Ability to adapt to shifting priorities and work in a fast-paced environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong decision-making and problem-solving skills, and outstanding interpersonal skills
Team player and independent contributor
Experience with process implementation from the ground up is a plus
Physical/Mental Requirements
Ability to communicate effectively in a business environment (reading and writing)
Ability to follow procedures and instructions
Ability to sit at a desk for long periods to assemble documentation and record data
Ability to walk the facilities to collect necessary data
Ability to lift, pull, push, and carry objects up to 20 lbs
Regularly sit and use fingers; talk and/or hear
Vision requirements: close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, focus adjustment
Ability to exercise independent judgment in conducting tasks
What You’ll Get When You Join Gaumard Scientific
Competitive pay
PTO
11 paid holidays
Retirement plan with 100% employer match up to 5% of employee contributions
Opportunity to contribute to a long-standing company
Hours:
Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM; must be willing and able to work some Saturdays or stay beyond scheduled shift if needed to meet business demands.
Additional Information The above job description supersedes previous descriptions and is intended to describe the primary duties and responsibilities. Management reserves the right to add to or change duties as needed.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Gaumard Scientific is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national or social origin, sex, age, disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, or any other status protected by law. Reasonable accommodation will be provided where required by local law.
Job Details
Seniority level: Associate
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Engineering, Business Development, and Distribution
Industries: Medical Equipment Manufacturing and Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
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Supervision The Packaging Engineer will work collaboratively with personnel from all departments, including Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering, Purchasing, and Production.
Duties and Responsibilities
Analyze existing products and develop proposals for new packaging design and implementation
Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Production to develop packaging
Create innovative packaging designs, cartons and thermoformed packaging; standardize packaging, assembly, and documentation processes
Prepare documents necessary to comply with regulations
Provide technical support to manufacturing teams
Research, procure, and implement capital equipment as necessary (approval by executive management)
Develop, test, and implement manufacturing processes
Provide support and problem resolution to manufacturing lines as needed
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field
7+ years of relevant experience
Must be bilingual
Drafting and engineering experience required
Strong knowledge of SolidWorks and AutoCAD or similar, with 3+ years of experience
Practical, hands-on approach to problem-solving
Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to take initiative and self-manage on high-impact projects
Excellent project coordination and prioritization skills
Goal-oriented with the ability to complete tasks in a timely manner
Knowledge of vacuum-forming and injection-molding techniques
Knowledge of packaging performance test methods
Knowledge of general design engineering and DFMA principles, component manufacturing processes, tooling methodologies, material properties
Experience with custom packaging design and implementation
Ability to adapt to shifting priorities and work in a fast-paced environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong decision-making and problem-solving skills, and outstanding interpersonal skills
Team player and independent contributor
Experience with process implementation from the ground up is a plus
Physical/Mental Requirements
Ability to communicate effectively in a business environment (reading and writing)
Ability to follow procedures and instructions
Ability to sit at a desk for long periods to assemble documentation and record data
Ability to walk the facilities to collect necessary data
Ability to lift, pull, push, and carry objects up to 20 lbs
Regularly sit and use fingers; talk and/or hear
Vision requirements: close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, focus adjustment
Ability to exercise independent judgment in conducting tasks
What You’ll Get When You Join Gaumard Scientific
Competitive pay
PTO
11 paid holidays
Retirement plan with 100% employer match up to 5% of employee contributions
Opportunity to contribute to a long-standing company
Hours:
Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM; must be willing and able to work some Saturdays or stay beyond scheduled shift if needed to meet business demands.
Additional Information The above job description supersedes previous descriptions and is intended to describe the primary duties and responsibilities. Management reserves the right to add to or change duties as needed.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Gaumard Scientific is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national or social origin, sex, age, disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, or any other status protected by law. Reasonable accommodation will be provided where required by local law.
Job Details
Seniority level: Associate
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Engineering, Business Development, and Distribution
Industries: Medical Equipment Manufacturing and Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
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