Project Engineer (Packaging) | Menomonee Falls, WI

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  • Location: Menomonee Falls, WI

that exceed customer expectations. The candidate will focus primarily on plastic foodservice product design while also developing skills and supporting new fiber: based packaging. The candidate will work with other innovation resources to lead and support prototyping capabilities and activities.

The position is part of a world class talented engineering and technical team in the Foodservice Technical Center and will report to the Senior Manager, Research and Development. JOB FUNCTIONS: Job functions include but are not limited to the following. : Design and develop new, functionally innovative, and visually appealing plastic food packaging products. : Drive improvement in existing product

designs to meet customer needs, improve manufacturability, or reduce material usage. : Support design and development of new fiber: based products. : Develop subject matter expertise in foodservice: focused plastic and fiber converting process and materials.

: Work directly with internal and external customers throughout the development process. : Lead and support product prototyping utilizing both internal and external capabilities. : Develop and manage relationships with tooling and material vendors to support design and prototyping efforts. : Lead and support analytical testing of new and existing foodservice packaging. : Create technical drawings and maintain documentation within

a PDM environment. : Facilitate, encourage, promote, and engage in teamwork activities.

: Other duties as assigned. BACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE: :3 years of experience in plastic packaging part or tooling design. Experience with plastic food packaging is a plus. : Must have extensive practical CAD design experience modeling complex surfaces. Experience with Solid Works is strongly preferred. : Experience designing plastic parts made with a thermoforming process is strongly preferred. : Experience designing components for and operating of equipment for both additive and subtractive manufacturing. EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE: : BS degree in Mechanical Engineering or 10 years of directly relevant experience is required.

: Fundamental knowledge of common plastics converting processes such as extrusion, thermoforming, injection molding, and blow molding. SKILLS: : Must have demonstratable CAD design skills. Experience with Solid Works is strongly preferred. : Must have a demonstrated ability to blend functional product design with an appealing form. : Must have demonstrated oral and written communication skills, and the ability to drive multiple concurrent assignments to completion. : Must have the ability to be self: directed and manage priorities. SCHEDULE DEMANDS: : General schedule is an 8: hour M: F assignment, however, employee must be willing to work alternate schedules in some situations which may include extended hours, early mornings, nights, and/or weekends.

: Position may require up to 20 travel. : Occasional overnight travel to include flying, driving, riding or by rail. : Occasional ability to work remotely. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: : Sitting or standing for extended periods of time up to 8: hours. : Occasional Lifting up to 40 lbs. : Reading computer screen or other electronic devices. : Use of various office hand and electrical tools or equipment.

: Work in areas of fluctuating temperature. KEY COMPETENCIES: : Integrity and Trust : Action Oriented : Drive for Results : Problem Solving : Technical Learning Required Skills : : Must have demonstratable CAD design skills. Experience with Solid Works is strongly preferred. : Must have a demon

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