Packaging Engineer

Kimberly-Clark is committed to creating Better Care for a Better World, and they are seeking a Packaging Engineer to manage packaging development projects from concept to launch. This role involves designing packaging structures and materials, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and collaborating with various teams to meet consumer and customer needs. Responsibilities Leads, manages and supports aspects of technical packaging changes/waivers/components/projects, including new product/package introductions or launches as well as product/process changes and rollovers. This includes die line development, unit load creation and prototyping/sampling. Packaging development may include various materials, including but not limited to fiberboard, corrugate, cartons, plastics and/or films Determines packaging specifications according to the nature of the product, cost limitations, legal requirements, and the type of protection required Designs package exteriors considering such factors as product identification, sales appeal, aesthetic quality, printing, sealing, fastening devices and production techniques Develops the required type of packaging materials to maximize convenience, utility and function based on the product's physical characteristics, safety and special handling requirements Adheres to packaging and transportation industry, customer/vendor and KC standards, procedures and requirements to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. Understands and follows corporate policies and procedures and industry standards for packaging specifications Demonstrates knowledge of internal K-C & external vendor/copacking operations, technology and production capabilities, as well as supply chain processes, to integrate operations and supply chain solutions and objectives into package development – to capitalize on cost reduction and production efficiency opportunities. Assesses and develops action plans to overcome packaging related manufacturing issues Understands the consumer, customer and competitive environment to ensure consistency and alignment with brand equity to drive category growth. Identifies and recommends new technology and/or materials used in the packaging industry to create leading edge package designs, innovations and prototypes Recognized as a packaging subject matter expert on cross functional and multi-level teams for a wide range of package development projects including both large, complex projects as well as full scope ownership for smaller projects Designs and coordinates laboratory activities and tests using scientific systems/tools to assess technical feasibility in the qualification of materials, copackers and vendors Provides technical support to ensure quality standards, package performance, and continued supply of products and packaging materials. Identifies and tests/qualifies alternate sources for raw materials and packaging components Skills Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering or related degree; Packaging Co-op/Internship experience and/or 1+ years of professional experience required Demonstrated accomplishments in Packaging Engineering preferably within the Consumer Products industry Basic knowledge of packaging development and operations/supply chain processes Experience in LEAN practices/manufacturing TOPS/CAPE/CAD experience is required, SAP/PLM experience is preferred Able to travel up to 25% of the work time SAP/PLM experience is preferred Benefits Great support for good health with medical, dental, and vision coverage options with no waiting periods or pre-existing condition restrictions. Access to an on-site fitness center, occupational health nurse, and allowances for high-quality safety equipment. Flexible Savings and spending accounts to maximize health care options and stretch dollars when caring for yourself or dependents. Diverse income protection insurance options to protect yourself and your family in case of illness, injury, or other unexpected events. Additional programs and support to continue your education, adopt a child, relocate, or even find temporary childcare. Company Overview Kimberly-Clark ranked among the top 10 World's Best Multinational Workplaces by Great Places to Work Institute for the third year in a row. It was founded in 1872, and is headquartered in Irving, Texas, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is