Packaging Engineer at Scotts Miracle-Gro

Posted in Other 7 days ago.

Location: Marysville, Ohio





Job Description:

Here at Scotts Miracle-Gro there is no such thing as a typical day. Our culture is constantly energized by new and exciting growth opportunities and at a rapid pace. Below are details on an open job. If the role interests you and you would like to be considered we encourage you to apply!


The Packaging Engineer will join a dynamic team responsible for the development, testing and commercialization of packaging solutions across a wide range of consumer lawn and garden products. This candidate will be the technical lead for packaging projects responsible for: concept design and refinement, timeline development, testing and optimization, data collection and analysis, development of specifications, pre-commercial scale-up and support of product launch. The Packaging Engineer will successfully collaborate with packaging suppliers, R&D, Quality, Supply Chain and Marketing to insure business alignment during development and drive technical excellence throughout the product launch.


-Lead cross-functional teams in the commercialization of new consumer packaged goods. Be adaptable, flexible, and accommodating to project scope changes. Be highly accountable to your work, do what is needed without being asked, follow through, and take responsibility for actions and their consequences. Be a "doer".


-Provide conceptual designs and prototypes of consumer packaged goods; understand and design packaging technology for enhanced user experiences with our products; be able to quickly identify with (and design for) the end user to develop new product ideas and pitch them to the business; determine and create specifications and requirements for new product launches.


-Utilize problem solving skills, root cause analysis (RCA), quality tools, and data-driven decision-making to prevent/resolve quality issues, supply chain interruptions, and manufacturing issues.


-Develop and conduct packaging and product testing standards to continuously improve product success rates; have a strong understanding of standard packaging materials: corrugate, rigid packaging, and flexible (film) packaging.


-Manage project timelines and resources from conception through to implementation, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget constraints.


-Work directly with manufacturing partners to develop, implement, and troubleshoot manufacturing equipment that enables new product/packaging technologies.



Skills



- Root Cause Analysis (RCA) - Required
- Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (DFMEA) - Preferred
- TOPS / Cape Palletization Software - Preferred
- Ability to interpret 2D/3D drawings - Required
- MS Office / Google Docs Suites - Required"


Education


-Completed Bachelors Degree in Packaging, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field



Experience



Experience in packaging development, preferably within the consumer packaged goods sector.


The starting budgeted pay range for this role will generally fall between $75,000.00 - $88,200.00 per year. Scotts will consider various factors in determining the actual pay including your skills, qualifications, experience, and geographical location.


Here at ScottsMiracle-Gro, we believe providing an enriching and engaging employee experience is what sets us apart from other organizations. We recognize our employees are so much more than just their job title so we offer programs and benefits that support them in all aspects of their lives. Wondering how we do it? Below is a glimpse of our highlight reel...


  • Our Live Total Health program provides you with options to align to your personal needs. Selections range from medical, dental and visioncoverage for you, your spouse/domestic partner and dependents to an outstanding wellness reimbursement program to an unbelievable 401K match (up to 7.5%)as well as a 15% discount on company stock and much more


  • We know ourtalent is our most precious asset and your unique development contributes to our organization's success now and in the future. Career growth at our company is not always a ladder. It's much more like a rock climbing adventure. Grow through exploration and experiences rather than a predictable linear path.


  • We value the importance of family. We provide access to Maven Family Planning and up to $30,000 to accommodate for adoption, fertility and surrogacy.


  • Be part of something bigger by joining one of our Employee Resource Groups focusing on diversity and inclusion, family, education and sustainability: Scotts Women's Network, Scotts Black Employees' Network, Scotts Veterans Network, Scotts Young Professionals, Scotts Pride Network (GroPride), Scotts Associates for a Greener Earth (SAGE), Scotts Family TREE and our Associate Boards.


  • Join a company with a strong belief in giving back to the communities where we live and work. We have a shared passion for service and volunteerism and believe participating in community service benefits our communities and strengthens our team.




Not interested in this role? Stay up to date on future opportunities by joining our ScottsMiracle-Gro and Hawthorne Gardening talent communities.


Scotts is an EEO Employer, dedicated to a culturally diverse, drug free workplace.


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Notification to Agencies:


Please note that the Scotts Miracle-Gro company does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement, and specific approval to submit resumes to an approved requisition, the Scotts Miracle-Gro company will not consider or approve payment regarding recruiter fees or referral compensations.
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