Packaging Engineer II

Qualifications:

This position is located at the BMW Inland Port - 226 GSP Logistics Parkway, Greer, SC 29651 United States

Day to day responsibilities: Provide packaging solutions for BMW export operations. That will be in many forms within the 3Ms (man, method, machine), an email, a phone call, a new pkg design, a pkg design review, a warehouse topic, a new box, a new label, a new process, data entry, an excel file etc. Must have's: Packaging degree, knowledge of packaging material properties, knowledge of packaging development process, knowledge of packaging supply chains from OEM to BMW, Knowledge of packaging testing, Microsoft Office apps, 3D design software, 2D dwg reading, SAP experience, Manage multiple process partners, Strong Interpersonal skills will be communicating with a variety of process partners from logistic providers to international customers. Nice to have: Know of international shipping supply chains, Financial impacts that relate to pkg material spend, PAMI* future trends, PAMI* strategy that aligns with global logistics, (*PAMI = Packmittle, one way packaging material).

Work from home: Position is 100% onsite, but allow for some work from home as needed for personal appointments.

Travel: domestic travel 25%, possible international travel as needed. International Travel Destinations: South Africa, China, Thailand, Malaysia

Responsibilities

The Packaging Engineer is responsible for implementing, improving, and maintaining the packaging standards for the operations including inbound raw material and outbound customer packaging. This individual will be responsible for improving packaging performance with attention to supplier relations, material and suppler specifications, line-side delivery efficiencies and various internal functional group requirements. The Packaging Engineer is leading /coordinating all processes in this regards and is fully responsible for the financial management of the investment and budget planning / spending. This position is leading work packages and projects.

. Design proper packaging to protect and preserve product (container modifications).
Responsible leader for the development / implementation of new packaging concepts
Development of new packaging concepts
Leader of the packaging review process to get the buy off for the racks from part suppliers and the plant process partner
Works with internal associates for packaging changes (CCB change control board).
Monitor part profile information
Work with direct and indirect supplier to assure supplier conformance to packing item specifications
Update service parts packaging standards as needed
Maintain quantity packs and audit for conformance
Assist in negotiating indirect supply agreements specific to packaging
Provide packaging cost quotes as needed using approved packaging suppliers
Leader of the "Sequencing CCB Hall 52"
Fully responsible for the investment planning and the fund management (several Mio USD / year)
Fully responsible for the maintenance / modification budget planning and the fund management (>100K$ / year)
Member of VPS team
Performs other duties as assigned by BMW operations supervisor.

Qualifications

B) Experience: 3- 5 years minimum demonstrated work experience in packaging design/specification (inbound and outbound), line side presentation, engineering change control, and inventory management.
3-5 years experience in material flow planning, experience in material train planning. Experience with material flow and engineering drawings.

Education

Bachelor degree in Packaging Engineering or equivalent of 4 years experience in manufacturing environment.

Discipline

Advanced = experience in packaging planning if possible in BMW environment
Advanced = proficient in MS Office programs
Advanced = knowledge of material handling equipment
Advanced = verbal and written communication skills
Advanced = writes clearly and concisely, and assures communications are comprehensive and timely
Advanced = packaging design disposable and returnable
Advanced = leveraging common packaging designs
Intermediate = understanding of how to minimize dunnage and repacking
Intermediate = design and/or guidance of line side rack
Intermediate = design of returnable racking (metal and non-metal)
Intermediate = interfacing with Engineers
Intermediate = suppliers and customers
Intermediate = logistics companies

MRV Required: N/A