The Packaging Engineer designs, develops and implements new packaging materials and their packing processes, and improves existing materials/processes to increase efficiency and reduce costs taking sustainability into account.
Main Responsibilities:
* Coordination of the complete processes of packaging development, engineering, and validation of packaging materials in function of the product requirements.
* Project management from the idea to first production. This includes material selection, functional design, prototyping, artwork design, packing method, cost calculations and contact with suppliers and internal customers (Product Management and Production).
* Optimisation of existing materials/processes: cost and data analysis of current situation, improvement proposal, creation of action plans with all involved parties, execution and follow up on action plans, post-calculation of results.
* Administration: creating, maintaining and updating documents concerning technical specifications of packaging, their processes and their packing methods, as well as documents to manage the projects and report about their status.
Requirements:
* Bachelor in Design and Development or Packaging Technology or equal by experience
* 2 years of experience with packaging.
* Knowledge of packaging materials and printing techniques is a plus
* MS Office, basic knowledge of SAP and Illustrator are a strong plus
* Fluent written and verbal communication in English and Dutch
* Analytical skills and proactive attitude
* Excellent work organization and eye for detail, basic experience in project management is welcome
* Independent self-starter who enjoys cooperation with internal and external customers (departments within GC and suppliers)
We offer you:
* Challenging job in a growing international company
* Full time employment with a contract for an indefinite period
* Flexible working hours and possibility to work from home
* Competitive salary including benefits (meal vouchers, hospitalization and group insurance)
Interested?
Please send your CV and motivational letter through application button below.
GC is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates applicants regardless of their race, nationality, gender, age or disability.
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, and actively promote diversity in the workforce.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Art/Creative, Project Management, and Engineering
Industries
Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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