Engineer - Packaging

Role details

Energizer is seeking a Packaging Engineer to join the Americas Packaging Technical Services (PTS) team at our Asheboro, NC location. The PTS team leads packaging development and manufacturing processes across all projects - from primary packaging through shipper cases, unit loads, and point-of-purchase (POP) displays - supporting programs from early concept through full national production. In this role, you'll report to the PTS Manager and develop innovative packaging solutions across the Global Batteries portfolio, with a key focus on Energizer's plastic-free packaging initiative.

The Packaging Engineer will support new product development, cost improvement projects, sustainability efforts, and ongoing packaging manufacturability for the Americas operations.

To succeed in this role, you'll need technical problem-solving skills, project management abilities, and experience collaborating with cross-functional teams.

• Design and execute packaging solutions, including component testing and qualification processes.
• Partner with suppliers to develop packaging solutions from engineering drawings and prototypes through production tooling and commercialization.
• Collaborate with Packaging Technical Services (PTS) and Operations teams to create and maintain packaging specifications.
• Develop relationships and communicate to manage projects with cross-functional partners (Operations, Supply Chain, Commercial, Marketing and Finance).
• Learn and stay current with new developments in packaging and manufacturing technologies.
• Lead packaging projects while managing timelines, risks, and deliverables to ensure successful execution in alignment with business needs.
• Drive packaging cost and efficiency improvements and sustainability initiatives while maintaining quality and performance requirements.
• Communicate issues effectively with both technical and non-technical teams including Operations, Supply Chain, Commercial, Marketing, and Finance.
• Provide support to operations team for new product launches and packaging implementation.

Project Management Skills

• + Must have ability to prioritize and organize workload on multiple projects of medium-to-high complexity. + Develop and implement project schedules while ensuring engineering procedures are followed. + Manage multiple assigned projects by monitoring progress and ensuring deliverables are met. + Communicate technical and non-technical information clearly through presentations and written reports with management, team members, and support staff.

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging, Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical Engineering, or a related field such as Packaging Science.
• 0-5 years’ experience in packaging development.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and take on assignments of increasing responsibility.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills
• Written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively as part of a cross-functional project team, with support as you learn.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Candidates must be authorized to work full time in the U.S.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience with CAD and pallet design software.
• Familiarity with or willingness to learn standard test methods, such as ASTM and ISTA protocols.
• Experience in consumer-packaged goods (CPG) or manufacturing environments.