Job Title:   Packaging Engineering Intern/Co-Op
Job Code:   I15-01 
Location:   Shelton, CT 
 
BIC® products are known and appreciated all over the world for their quality, their affordability and ease of use. The ballpoint pen, the pocket lighter, the one-piece shaver are all part of the daily lives of millions of consumers. These products make BIC® one of the best known international brands, present in 3.2 million retail outlets, in more than 160 countries. As we explore the tremendous opportunities ahead, we have a need for dedicated and dynamic employees to help build our team.

Main Responsibilities:
• Provide engineering support for product packaging from concept through production across all three categories (Stationery, Lighter and Shaver).
• Create and maintain packaging specifications, including pallet patterns and package die lines.
• Assist in the development, maintenance and implementation of department SOPs.
• Communicating with internal customers such as Sales, Marketing, Manufacturing and our packaging facilities.
• Work with suppliers to source materials and obtain packaging costs.


Minimum Requirements: 

 
• Applicant must be working towards a B.S. in Packaging Engineering
• Must have completed 2 years of school with half of the Packaging Engineering courses.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with marketing, manufacturing, buyers/planners, shipping and suppliers.
• Software experience should include: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Adobe Illustrator and TOPS. SolidWorks/ProE and JDE mainframe is a plus.


Successful candidates require passing drug test and undergoing security check.


For consideration apply online referencing job code I15-01. 

http://bic.hodesiq.com/job_detail.asp?JobID=5001920&user_id=

BIC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

No Relocation Offered for this Position. 

POSITION AVAILABLE  


Salary Grade:  10                                                                                  Req: # 2014-31-Simsbury

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBA&D) is a leader in energetic system solutions offered to aerospace and defense customers for a wide array of applications.  EBA&D products & capabilities set the U.S. standard and are highly sought after in the international community. 

EBA&D seeks a candidate for the position of Junior Packaging Engineer, reporting to the Document & Data Control Manager.  The position is located in Simsbury, CT.  Relocation assistance is not provided.  

 

Responsibilities:

The Junior Packaging Engineer supports the Packaging Engineering function and is responsible for designing and implementing packaging methods to insure conformance to DOT and customer specifications to support the successful delivery of products.

 

·         Assist Packaging Engineer in supporting UNPOP testing

·         Generate specifications, drawings and packaging instructions to comply with Customer and DOT requirements.

·         Uploading specifications and certifications into ERP (IFS) system.

·         Design packaging to safely deliver a wide variety of energetic products.

·         Assist Packaging Engineer in obtaining Competent Authority approvals


Requirements:

The successful candidate must have a BS degree in Package Engineering/Packaging Science with packaging design experience in a manufacturing environment.

 
Required skills include:

·         Design work utilizing wood, corrugated, foam in a manufacturing environment

·         Proficient with Microsoft office suite software (Word, Powerpoint, and Excel)

·         Must be organized, able to multitask and meet commitments

·         Hazardous materials packaging a plus

·         Ability to interpret and analyze requirements including Military specifications

·         Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

·         Must be able to work effectively in a team environment.

 
If you are interested or know someone who may be interested in this position, contact:

Rob Keene, Human Resources, x1520.

The Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.

Click here to apply:  http://bic.hodesiq.com/job_detail.asp?JobID=4137139&user_id=

OUR FOCUS IS ON QUALITY

BIC® products are known and appreciated all over the world for their quality, their affordability and ease of use. The ballpoint pen, the pocket lighter, the one-piece shaver are all part of the daily lives of millions of consumers. These products make BIC® one of the best known international brands, present in 3.2 million retail outlets, in more than 160 countries. As we explore the tremendous opportunities ahead, we have a need for dedicated and dynamic employees to help build our team.

BIC offers competitive salary, health insurance and 401(k).  Successful candidates require passing drug test and undergoing security check.

The Packaging Engineer will be responsible for primary and secondary package development, on-pack and in-pack promotions, point of purchase displays, material and supplier qualifications, cost saving initiative and assist with packaging automation when required.

Main Responsibilities / Tasks

Reporting to the Area Manager Packaging Engineering, the Packaging Engineer is responsible for providing merchandising/packaging options that meet the requirements of our customers. The ideal candidate will have experience in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry planning and executing projects from conception thru to commercialization, working cross functionally with different internal departments (Customer Marketing, Brand, Sales, etc.).

Among the more specific aspects of the position are the following:

·         Manage multiple packaging projects, package development, point of purchase displays, value analysis, and cost savings initiatives.

·         Packaging specification development for all channels.

·         Develop and implement packaging concepts by interfacing with Marketing, Sales, Trade Marketing, Supply Chain/Operations and suppliers. 

·         Manage all aspects of third party-supplier relationships including assigning bills of material and reducing packaging costs.

·         Develop strong relationships and communicate effectively to manage projects with Brand Managers, Product Development, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Suppliers, and global counterparts.

·         Hold discussions during product team meetings; communicate technical issues and details to the project team and management.

·         Must be able to work across the full management environment including working with BIC senior management

·         Bachelor’s Degree Required. Preferably in Packaging Engineering or Mechanical Engineering. 

·         5 – 10 years of packaging development and commercialization experience in CPG environment.

·         Ability to work effectively in a deadline intensive environment

·         Strong communication/interpersonal skills

·         Strategic and tactical decision-making ability using sound scientific principles and data

·         Demonstrated ability to direct suppliers through design, development and improvement projects

·         Self- starter, proactive, career focused with the ability to work with minimal supervision

·         Ability to develop and nurture cross-functional relationships

For consideration apply online referencing job code13-28. www.biccareers.com

BIC does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, ancestry, age, disability or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local laws. AA/EOE 

Summary of work Requirements;

Engineering experience in point of purchase design. Low to medium volume manufacturing production knowledge. 

Scope of work from engineering ideation, prototype part development and sampling, preliminary pricing drawings, production part refinement and final drawing for finished pricing and final assembly.

Participate in client and design meetings to help refine concepts relative to materials and costs.

QC components and assemblies from prototypes and pre and final production samples.

Engineering co-ordination with outside vendors on projects to facilitate efficient information flow to speed project development. 

Software Requirement : Solidworks version 2012 or later. Additional programs, Autocad, Acrobat, Adobe AI & PS. 

Fulltime - Senior Packaging Engineer

Position Information

Employer:

Pfizer Inc

Division:

Global R&D

Title:

Fulltime - Senior Packaging Engineer

Description:

We are seeking a packaging engineer to work in the R&D pharmaceutical dosage form packaging group. The focus of the position is on leading solid dosage packaging development projects in support of new pharmaceutical products for the global market, including component/material screening and selection, package design, tooling design and construction, testing, qualification, and support of regulatory filings. Some projects will also involve support of topical and parenteral dosage forms. Most projects will focus on the small molecules portfolio, but some support/troubleshooting for the biologics portfolio may be necessary. The position will involve a combination of laboratory experimental work, documentation, and a high level of interaction with project teams, manufacturing sites, and vendors.

Location:

Location #1

City

Groton

State/Province

Connecticut

Country

United States

Position Type:

Full Time

Desired Major(s):

Science-Materials/Physical, Packaging Science

Desired Class Level(s):

Alumni

Salary Range:

N/A

Job Function:

Packaging Science, Science-Materials/Physical

Desired Start Date:

October 1, 2013

Duration:

Full Time

Approximate Hours Per Week:

40

Travel Percentage:

< 20% Travel

Qualification:

MINIMUM: BS degree in Packaging Science, Material Science, Engineering or related field plus at least 5 years experience in primary packaging development

DESIRABLE: BS degree in Packaging Science, Material Science, Engineering or related field plus 7-10 years experience in pharmaceutical solid oral dosage packaging development.

 

How To Apply

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Please apply to position 984659 at http://pfizercareers.com/

Posted On:

August 26, 2013

Applications Accepted Until:

September 13, 2013

 

Contact Information

Mr. Douglas W. Pearce

Associate Research Fellow

1 Eastern Point Road

Groton, Connecticut 06340

United States

 

douglas.w.pearce@pfizer.com

860-441-3753

http://www.pfizer.com