Job Description
-In this exciting role, the engineer will have the opportunity to develop packaging and shipping solutions for our mission critical products. Key areas focus for this role will be on packaging and shipping activity of manufactured goods, to include package and crate design, along with writing fabrication instructions and procedures.
-In this role the engineer will design and develop product crates, skids, and incorporate hardware and materials to ensure that effective and robust end to end transport is facilitated.
-The engineer will evaluate packaging and labeling requirements to quote new product configurations and will define blocking and bracing requirements to ensure optimal preservation and safety during transportation.
-The engineer will have the opportunity to translate contract requirements and write packaging Work Instructions our technicians can follow.
-The engineer will have the opportunity to identify packaging materials needed and ensure we keep in stock based on our projected needs.
-The engineer will have the opportunity to evaluate government Special Packaging Instruction (SPI) requirements and translate those into packing and storage solutions.
-The engineer will identify labeling requirements and software to create the labels. Ensuring we are in compliance with related regulations will also be a key area of responsibility for the packaging engineer.
-The engineer will have the opportunity to keep up-to-date on related packaging industry best practices and technological advancements.
-The engineer may be called on to support some off hours efforts for mission critical product shipments on occasion.

Basic Qualifications:
-Bachelor’s Degree in Packaging Science, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field or equivalent experience/combined education with 5 or more years of related professional experience.
-Demonstrated technical aptitude of packaging materials & processes is required.
-The ability to train and become certified in all processes and procedures applicable to packaging and shipping is required.
-Excellent communication skills are required.
-The ability to effectively lead and train a small group of peer level and support personnel is required.
-Solid computer literacy and experience with MS Office is required.
-The ability to research related packaging issues and identify solutions is required.
-Ability to read, understand, and develop written instruction from technical drawings and documents.
-Ability to work additional time outside of normal work schedule.

Candidates must be local to the Syracuse, NY site.
Bachelor’s Degree in Packaging Science, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field or equivalent experience/combined education with 5 or more years of related professional experience.
Demonstrated technical aptitude of packaging materials & processes is required.
The ability to train and become certified in all processes and procedures applicable to packaging and shipping is required.
Solid computer literacy and experience with MS Office is required.