This role will be responsible for developing safe, innovative package designs that meet internal and external customer needs.

REQUIREMENTS:

Experience:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in the packaging field as a package development engineer

Education:

• Bachelor Degree in Packaging Science, or Engineering equivalent

Skills:

• Knowledge of Industrial and automotive markets is a plus.
• Must have excellent understanding of package development process and engineering principles.
• Familiar with various performance requirements such as cap torque, carton burst weight, heat seals and labelling options.
• Knowledge of UN Rated Packaging.
• Knowledge of aerosol engineering a bonus.
• Knowledge of industrial chemistry a bonus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to lift up to 65 pounds.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage assigned Package/Application development projects.
• Provide packaging alternatives and develop, engineer and test packaging components key to meeting CRC Industries customer requirements.
• Execute new innovate package designs and perform part and mechanism component qualification.
• Assure package design for function, while adding value through design aesthetics
• Conduct laboratory and performance tests as necessary.
• Clearly communicate with CRC Industries project leads, providing status reports relating to development projects.
• Work with all members of CRC as needed to support QC, Technical Services and other Product Development projects.
• Work with suppliers from engineering prints, constructing prototypes through to final production integration.
• Work to maintain a knowledge base of information relevant to our growing business.
• Collaborate with key personnel to analyze and clarify requirements
• Develop and maintain presentations relevant to Automotive and Industrial CRC product lines.
• Stay current on industry trends, engineering and application developments.
• Participate in industry associations as required.
• Follow best safe practices, standards and work to ensure a safe and accident free workplace.
• Work in partnership with Sales, Marketing, R&D, and Production departments to optimize product sales potential.
• Develop key relationships with suppliers to support development function.
• Work effectively with internal customers to provide timely functional specifications.