Job Information
The Fountainhead Group, Inc. Packaging Engineer - Retail in New York Mills, New York
Position Title: Packaging Engineer - Retail
Reports To: V.P., Engineering
Position Overview:
We're looking for passionate collaborators to help us become the foremost leader with a positive impact. If you're looking to be a part of an inspiring, energetic and entrepreneurial environment, you've found the right place.
Explore this exciting career opportunity and apply to join the FGI Family today!
What you'll do…
As a Packaging Engineer you will be responsible for all retail packaging and labeling used in the manufacture and distribution of retails products, including retail packaging and overpacks, and manufacturing WIP packaging.
You will be responsible for leading the development and launch of packaging innovations, cost reductions, and productivity and quality improvements, for The Fountainhead Group.
Under the direction of the VP of Engineering, you will be the main point of contact for our cross-functional stakeholders for all packaging related topics.
Bring new solutions and innovative ideas to the team, while building a corporate packaging strategy, including packaging cost reductions.
Organizational Leadership:
You bring technical equipment and material knowledge to the organization
You provide improvements to department and enterprise-wide processes and ways of working
You stay abreast of industry trends and technology developments to leverage outside ideas and technical solutions
You work with our supply base to share and utilize best practices.
Technical Leadership
You execute the qualification and approval processes for new packaging, suppliers, or manufacturing locations.
You are a proven problem solver and utilize analytical thinking to identify the root cause of an issue.
You support the pipeline development/validation/execution of packaging productivity projects.
What you'll bring to Fountainhead Group…
You challenge the status quo and our "ways of work" to maximize resources and enhance our success
A strong sense of urgency and a can-do attitude
New ways of thinking and creative solutions and approaches
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to all levels of the organization
A consumer-centric approach to design and development
You are…
A strategic thinker and approach business initiatives with an entrepreneurial spirit
An experimenter with a Test & Learn mentality
Able to influence, facilitate groups with diverse perspectives, and bring teams to consensus / alignment
Able to work in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment and maintain a positive outlook
Able to demonstrate prudent judgment when making important decisions by utilizing knowledge of industry best practices and current trends
Excellent at planning and prioritization skills with the ability to multi-task and rapidly adapt
Ability to work independently on specific assignments related to the design and testing of packaging.
You have…
A BS or MS degree in Packaging, or a related degree
At least 3 years of relevant retail experience in package engineering, development and manufacturing qualification, start-up & new product projects
Strong foundational knowledge in packaging materials, processes, and equipment
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Detailed knowledge of corrugated packaging for retail products, including ability to develop specs and die lines, and work with packaging suppliers on development.
Experience developing die lines and material specifications for cartons, boards, hang cards, other paper products, and adhesive labels.
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Experience with Adobe Illustrator or similar graphic design software.
Experience with MS Office Products – Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Pluses…
Experience working directly with suppliers to coordinate packaging development and production.
Experience developing and certifying Frustration-Free and SIOC Packaging for Amazon.
Detailed understanding of:
ISTA and similar transportation testing of packaging.
domestic and international packaging regulations.
Detailed understanding of, and experience working with, barcodes, QR codes and RFID labels for retail packaging.
The Fountainhead Group, Inc. is a family-owned and operated company, dedicated to the success and longevity of our business, our employees, and our community. For more than 130 years, FGI has been creating, innovating, and manufacturing liquid sprayer products for the world's top brands and retailers, driven by the hard work of our FGI Family of employees. Across four manufacturing and distribution centers in CNY, our commitment to the betterment of our employees and our community is demonstrated in our robust philanthropy and volunteer programs, supporting more than 350+ local nonprofits and ensuring the success of the community for generations of the FGI Family to come. The Fountainhead Group Inc. is an AAE/EEO employer.