Associate Packaging Engineer

Job Description
Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Senior Manager, Engineering, oversee and manage the packaging development process, including the creation of packaging designs, development, and performance testing.
• Understand the physical characteristics of products, environmental and safety requirements, and types of materials and options available for packaging.
• Support manufacturing/distribution operations in day to day activities by providing solutions to increase packaging efficiency, reduce cost or eliminate quality problems.
• Support Marketing and Sales by developing packaging for new programs and promotions, which includes providing design alternatives, cost estimates and procurement of prototypes and coordination of package testing.
• Provide and maintain packaging information to insure accurate data is available to Moen customers.
• Coordinate the design and development of new product packaging and new packaging programs.
• Assist in the development, preparation and implementation of cost reductions through the evaluation of new packaging materials, methods or equipment.
• Investigate and respond to packaging related customer/consumer complaints.
• Coordinate Engineering, Marketing, Quality and Manufacturing packaging requirements with the Moen Materials Supply Team including Moen purchasing and Moen packaging suppliers.
• Work with manufacturing to ensure that packaging designs are optimized for the product assembly process.
• Develop and implement test plans to ensure that packaging meets all internal and external customer requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Packaging Science is required
• Experience is not required. Some prior experience in the packaging field, hardware or appliance industry is a plus.
• Prior knowledge of packaging processes, methods and applicable codes is a plus.
• Must be a team player who has the ability to work in a team environment.
• Must possess strong time management skills and be able to handle several projects at once.
• Position requires 5-10% travel.

Additional Information
Fortune Brands’ Water Innovations (WINN) is a multi-brand plumbing business that is inspiring people by designing beautiful experiences with water. WINN’s trusted brands include Moen and the House of Rohl portfolio. We welcome you to visit the Moen.com and HouseofRohl.com websites to learn more about us and why we are a top workplace.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Fortune Brands’ WINN is an equal opportunity employer. WINN evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Reasonable Accommodations
Fortune Brands’ WINN is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please send an e-mail to TalentAcquisition@moen.com and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.