[Remote] Packaging Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Ryder System, Inc. is a leading company in Logistics and Supply Chain Services. They are seeking a Packaging Engineer to develop cost-effective packaging solutions, create guidelines, and collaborate with various departments to ensure packaging meets customer and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop cost reductions as a result of packaging that is flexible to accommodate multiple products
• Create cost justification presentations to review with customer
• Develop packaging guidelines in conjunction with industry standards, best practices and customer requirements
• Develop sketches specifications, samples and written analyses of proposed packaging in order to present design for approval
• Analyze engineering drawings and product specifications to determine part characteristics to ensure proper development of protective packaging taking safety and special handling into consideration
• Maintain returnable container master by supplier
• Train and educate customers (internal and external) on program
• Ensure packaging can be utilized throughout all processes of the operation
• Identify key suppliers to utilize returnable containers to maximize safety, storage, protection and shipping
• Right size required product and research alternative container methods; Maximize material handling efficiency
• Consult with purchasing and manufacturing departments to determine costs and feasibility of proposed packaging
• Assist with implementing reusable containers
• Provide guidance to purchasing on the supplier cost of the container versus corrugated, wood, etc
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

• Bachelor's degree Packaging Engineering
• One (1) year experience Packaging Engineering, required
• One (1) year experience working in a team environment, required
• Able to read and understand the regulations of the customer, AIAG and OSHA standards
• Mathematics, oral and written communication skills; presentation skills; the ability to sell the vision
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships with all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors)
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast paced environment
• Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized with excellent time management skills
• Detail oriented with excellent follow-up practices
• CAD, Access, Excel, MS Project, PowerPoint, Visio, Tableau; advanced level
• Data analytics experience utilizing excel for shipment cost saving measures
• Working knowledge of supply chain/ logistics/ transportation, PFEP knowledge is a PLUS

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits start at 30 Days
• 401 (K) Savings Plan with a company match
• Discounted employee stock purchase options
• Quality employee discounts that actually save you money on tools, cars, appliances, travel and more
• All major holidays paid and Paid time off within your first year
• Up to 12 weeks paid maternity leave
• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits, to include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance options
• Paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave
• A tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan

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