Packaging Engineer

Who are we?

At Calumet we deliver innovative specialty products trusted by companies across the globe. We are the foundation to everyday essential products that help millions of people live and thrive. We are headquartered in Indianapolis and have numerous production locations in the US. We are customer focused and utilize our values of collaboration and entrepreneurship to grow the business. We offer a dynamic, high-performance environment where team members can have real input and impact on our business. If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves, treat the business as if it is your own and add value accordingly, come see why we’re Calumet Proud!

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Packaging Engineer to play a pivotal role in our packaging department. As a Packaging Engineer at Calumet, you will be responsible for designing, testing, and implementing packaging solutions that meet the needs of our products and customers. You will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to create packaging that is not only functional and cost-effective but also environmentally responsible.

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Packaging Design:

+ Create innovative and efficient packaging solutions that protect and enhance our products. + Develop packaging designs that align with branding and marketing strategies.

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Material Selection:

+ Research, test and select suitable materials for packaging, considering product requirements and sustainability goals.

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Prototype Development& Manufacturability

+ Identify and work with suppliers to build and test packaging prototypes to ensure they meet performance and cost criteria.

+ Collaborate closely with manufacturing plants to ensure packaging designs are optimized for scalability and efficient integration into production processes. + Cost Analysis:

- Conduct cost-benefit analyses for various packaging materials and methods in collaboration with category manager.

+ Compliance and Regulations:

- Ensure packaging complies with relevant industry regulations and certifications. - Stay up-to-date with changes in packaging regulations.

+ Environmental Sustainability:

- Drive sustainable packaging initiatives to reduce environmental impact. - Explore eco-friendly materials and processes to promote sustainability.

+ Supplier Relations:

- Collaborate with suppliers to source quality packaging materials and components. - Manage relationships with packaging suppliers to maintain quality standards and cost-effectiveness.

+ Cross-functional Collaboration:

- Work closely with product development, marketing, and manufacturing teams to ensure packaging aligns with product specifications and brand messaging.

+ Build protocols and lead manufacturing trials for all types of new packaging, coordinating closely with plant-level engineering, suppliers & outside testing firms. + Quality Control:

- Implement quality control processes to maintain consistency in packaging quality. - Work with Operations and Purchasing teams to address any packaging-related issues promptly and effectively.

+ Develop and maintain the packaging specification database, including dielines, material substrates, regulatory compliance data, and sustainability attributes. + Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCES:

COMPETENCIES:

Salary and benefits commensurate with experience. We are an equal opportunity employer including disability and veteran. All offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test.