Berkshire Hathaway

R&D - Packaging Engineer

Berkshire Hathaway • $70K — $95K *
Atlanta, GA 30349In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Packaging Engineering degree preferred
  • Knowledge of packaging design validation standards (ISO, ASTM)
  • Proficiency in 3D design software and rapid prototyping preferred
  • Understanding of packaging technology & materials, certification in packaging science desired
  • 2-5 years' experience in Packaging Engineering/Design, including internships
  • Strong grasp of packaging systems, materials, and testing processes
  • Strong communication skills for effective interaction with internal and external stakeholders
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

  • Develop materials and packaging structures with vendors and suppliers
  • Collaborate with R&D on packaging innovations affecting product efficacy
  • Optimize packaging supply base with Engineering for cost and quality
  • Work with manufacturing to ensure packaging designs are manufacturable
  • Create and qualify new packaging designs, materials, and equipment
  • Organize and conduct package testing, documenting results
  • Prepare and coordinate documentation for stakeholders including vendors and customers
  • Audit packaging trends and manage project schedules

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on innovative projects aligned with sustainability principles
  • Cross-functional collaboration with diverse teams
  • Potential travel for professional development and collaboration
  • Engage in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment
  • Exposure to global packaging initiatives at Duracell
Full Job Description
Job Description

As a Packaging Engineer you will designs and develops primary and secondary packaging for a cross section of Duracell products per Global Sector Initiative Master Plans. Primary focus will be on Lithium Coin and new product packaging. Supports Front End Innovation, Material and Structural Development in line with our Sustainability Principals. Scope includes introduction of new packaging materials, styles, and equipment, across the Duracell Global Segments. Cost Savings on materials and labor. Working cross functionally on project teams and with packaging sites. Creation of Technical Packaging Specifications, Standards and Bills of Material.

Responsibilities

  • Material development, Vendor development, Package structural development, internally and with external suppliers.
  • Work closely with R&D, on product and packaging innovations, specifically the interaction between package design on the product efficacy and stability.
  • Work closely with Engineering to optimize packaging supply base for cost, lead time, quality, regionalization, standardization, supply assurance, and compliance with customer and internal requirements.
  • Work with manufacturing departments and site Packaging Personnel to ensure that the packaging designs are optimized for manufacturability.
  • Develop and qualify new packages, equipment, and materials
  • Packaging Prototyping
  • Performs and/or organizes required package testing to assure concepts will function within the targeted environment. Records and maintains all testing data results.
  • Prepares, develops, and coordinates the necessary documentation for plants, vendors, marketing, distribution centers and retail customers.
  • Audits packaging trends
  • Manage work and projects within defined critical path schedules.
  • Collaborate effectively with other functions internally, across the greater Duracell organization and with outside suppliers.
  • Other duties as assigned.


Qualifications

  • Packaging Engineer degree preferred
  • Knowledge and understanding of packaging design validation standards (ISO, ASTM, etc.), drafting and specification standards is a preference.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in 3D design software and rapid prototyping is preferred.
  • Knowledge in packaging technology & materials and certificate of packaging science highly desired
  • 2-5 years' experience in Packaging Engineering/Design related work. Related Internship experience is included.
  • Technical Mastery - Ideal candidate has demonstrated understanding and capability to work with packaging systems, materials, costing and processes. Strong understanding of package testing to assure developed concepts will function within the targeted environment is critical.
  • Organization - Must be able to manage multiple priorities and details while maintaining focus on the larger picture, able to work well independently.
  • Communication - Strong skills required. The ability to communicate effectively, both written and oral is critical. You will be dealing with internal customers, suppliers, and the overall Packaging organization domestically and globally on a regular basis.
  • Collaboration - Must have demonstrated the ability to work well with and across other functions and levels, as well as with suppliers.
  • Embraces Change - strong ability and interest in working in a fast paced and flexible environment.
  • Occasional domestic and international travel required

Preferred Experience:
  • Knowledge of the following programs beneficial:
  • 3D Structural Design example: Solid Works
  • Cad Design: Artios Cad
  • Adobe/Adobe Illustrator
  • Microsoft Products


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Learn more about Berkshire Hathaway
Market Cap
$673.2 billion
Industry
Business Services
Net Income
$42.5 billion
Founded
1839
Revenue
$245.5 billion
NASDAQ
BRK.A
* Ladders Estimates

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