DESCRIPTION/JOB SUMMARY
To design new packaging and improve existing packaging while assisting Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) with implementation in accordance with Pride’s procedures and protocols
RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES
•Design and maintain the most efficient and effective packaging of the company’s capital products including all product lines and associated accessories
•Work closely with Research and Development (R&D) in the design of packaging for finished goods, components and assemblies to ensure compliance with all internal and external requirements
•Prepare and maintain the documentation drawings as related to packaging in a Product Data Management (PDM)/Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) environment
•Monitor First Time Quality (FTQ) reports pertaining to shipping, and effectively troubleshoot issues
•Prepare documentation in line with engineering protocols and regulations, and ensure that the manufacturing specifications are compliant with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and ISO regulations
•Work collaboratively with Purchasing and Production to determine costs and feasibility of producing proposed packaging
•Travel to OEMs to support packaging initiatives including managing trials and analytics to determine packaging feasibility
•Ensure all safety and security rules are strictly observed and any accidents, incidents or injuries are promptly reported to management
•Attend the Annual C-TPAT Security Training
•Focus on continuous improvement, and consistently demonstrate good business judgment
•Work effectively with all Pride departments to exceed internal and external expectations
•Pride retains the discretion to modify duties and/or assign other duties as necessary
REQUIRED SKILLS
•Must be a team player, friendly, professional, detail-oriented, and honest
Must have the ability to:
•Multi-task, problem-solve, and prioritize in a fast-paced working environment
•Prepare and present summary reports
•Travel internationally at least twice a year for up to 2 weeks at a time
Must have:
•Relentless drive to achieve advancement and continuous improvement
•Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
•Intermediate working knowledge of 3D modeling software such as SolidWorks or Creo
•Basic familiarity with International Safe Transit Association (ISTA) and American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards and regulations pertaining to packaging materials, processes, and test procedures
•Excellent presentation, verbal, and written communication skills
•Intermediate working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
•Excellent web navigation skills
PREFERRED SKILLS
•Strong working knowledge of 3D modeling software such as SolidWorks or Creo preferred
•Basic working knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or Product Data Management (PDM) systems preferred
•Lift/Push/Pull 40 lbs. preferred
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
•At least 1 year of experience with packaging development and related processes, OR equivalent internship experience
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
•At least 3 years of experience with packaging development and related processes preferred
•At least 1 year of experience with corrugate and Engineered Polymer Solutions (EPS) materials preferred
REQUIRED EDUCATION
•Bachelor’s Degree in Packaging Science, Packaging Engineering, Logistics, or a related Engineering field, OR an Associate Degree in a related Engineering field with at least 6 years of the required experience
PREFERRED EDUCATION
•Bachelor’s Degree in Packaging Science or Packaging Engineering preferred
DETAILS
•This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive
•This is a safety sensitive position
•In exceptional circumstances, some of the physical requirements of this position may be modified or eliminated as a reasonable accommodation for a person with a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act
Pride Mobility Products®/Quantum Rehab® is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
If you are a person with a disability, a disabled veteran, or require a reasonable accommodation or assistance in completing an application for employment, please contact our human resources department at 1-800-800-8586 x1250.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)