Packaging Engineer

Join the Lippert Engineering Team!

Lippert is a leading, global manufacturer and supplier of highly engineered products and customized solutions, dedicated to shaping, growing and bettering the RV, marine, automotive, commercial vehicle and building products industries. We combine our strategic manufacturing capabilities with the power of our winning team culture to deliver unrivaled customer service, award-winning innovation and premium products to all of our customers.

Packaging Engineer

Our Packaging Engineers are responsible for planning and directing activities associated with design, testing, and development of new packaging ideas. They assist in developing, implementing and maintaining project plans for product distribution.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage packaging development and improvement projects to meet client, company, and regulatory needs for New (NPD) and Legacy Aftermarket products.
• Support internal production issue and improvement opportunity investigations, root cause determination, and packaging product/process improvements where applicable.
• Remain current on packaging innovations throughout the industry and proliferate leading technology within the Company.
• Consult with vendors in the development of packaging for components and materials.
• Establish supplier quality standards and support supplier audits as needed.
• Maintain accurate and compliant documentation to meet Company, client, and regulatory expectations.
• Work with key functions to design packaging using appropriate structure analysis, test methods, design methodologies, feasibility justification, and business case processes.
• Work with key functions to correctly implement engineering changes from a quality, process, and cost-conscious point of view.
• Documentation of ISTA testing results and packaging weight and dimensional data.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in related field
• Computer Skills: Experience with Microsoft Office; CAD Software certification; ability to maintain data library including photographs; Inventor or Solidworks Experience
• Cross-functional skills: Ability to work well cross-functionally; engage and build effective relationships across the organization; provides excellent internal and external customer service

Travel:

Possible local travel to packaging suppliers. No overnight travel anticipated for this role.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance:

Must be able to pass EVerify.

Why We are Different:

At Lippert, Everyone Matters. This is not just a tagline or empty promise; it is who we are. We have intentionally created a culture that values and celebrates our team members' unique and varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We strive to give our team members a deeper sense of purpose at work, and we continue to build a better work environment by aligning our cultural and business strategies with the needs of our team members.

What You will Get:

• A unique, inclusive and supportive company culture.
• Wellness offerings.
• National and Local discounts.
• Comprehensive benefit offerings including medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer match, vacation, and more!
• Fair and competitive compensation.
• Career development and mentoring and opportunities to grow.
• Holiday, personal and vacation days.

Apply at careers.lippert.com!

Lippert provides equal employment opportunity to all team members and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, citizen status, protected veteran status, military service, marital status or any other legally protected category as established by federal, state, or local law. This policy governs all employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, job assignment, compensation, training, promotion, discipline, transfer, leave-of-absence, access to benefits, layoff, recall, termination and other personnel matters. All employment and personnel-related decisions are based solely upon legitimate, job-related factors, such as skill, ability, past performance, and length of service with Lippert.

Lippert's strong commitment to equal employment opportunity requires a commitment by each individual team member. Compliance with the letter and spirit of this policy is required of all team members. Violations of this policy should be immediately reported to your leader or to any member of leadership. Team members who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

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