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Associate Packaging Engineer
 

Associate Packaging Engineer (155240) Bellwood, Illinois

Salary: USD30 - USD40 per hour

Associate Packaging Engineer

Pay: $30/hr+, based on experience
Location: Chicagoland area 

Primary Purpose
The Associate Packaging Engineer will be responsible for the design, development, and commercialization of new packaging for high-speed manufacturing. This individual will also support packaging initiatives aligned with broader company goals. Packaging Engineering plays a critical role in the success of commercialization objectives; therefore, high levels of responsibility, technical rigor, and program ownership are required for this position.

Major Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily:

  • Lead planning, qualification, and execution of new primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging and packaging equipment systems

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and facilities to identify and drive efficiencies (e.g., cost savings, reduced changeover time, consolidation efforts)

  • Work within existing technical partnerships with external suppliers

  • Analyze, comprehend, and communicate findings and recommendations to senior leadership

  • Perform root-cause analysis and technical problem solving to address quality issues

  • Create technical specifications for finished goods and packaging materials used in manufacturing

  • Identify continuous improvement opportunities related to manufacturing, materials, and overall package quality

  • Ensure adherence to all company policies and procedures

  • Demonstrate alignment with company values

  • Perform other duties as assigned

Competencies/Skills/Knowledge Required

  • Action-oriented and able to operate effectively in ambiguity

  • Strong innovation management and team-building skills

  • Creative thinking with a degree of flexibility and latitude

  • Strong interpersonal savvy and planning/organizational abilities

  • Capable of managing multiple tasks and meeting commitments

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills

  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

  • Working knowledge of various packaging materials and processes, including rigid plastics, flexible materials, corrugated and paperboard packaging, and labels

  • General understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

  • Strong knowledge of packaging materials and equipment specifications

  • Familiarity with packaging machinery and validation processes

  • Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams (e.g., marketing, sales, research, purchasing, manufacturing, quality, graphics, suppliers)

  • Comfortable communicating across all levels of the organization, including senior leadership

  • Willingness to travel up to 20%

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering or related discipline

  • 0–2 years of relevant experience (prior internship required)

  • Experience managing packaging validation and qualification projects

  • Familiarity with TOPS or CAPE shipper/palletization software

  • Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook, Access)

LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.

LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Marketing, Technology, Supply chain, Healthcare Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search. LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries.

LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends and hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets. LaSalle Network offers temporary Field Employees benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. Family Medical Leave, Worker's compensation, Paid Leave and Sick Leave are also provided. View a full list of our benefits here: View a full list of our benefits here. LNSCAFP

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