Eaton’s Vehicle division is currently seeking a Packaging Engineer. This position will be based at our Logistics Center in Indianapolis, IN.  

The Packaging Engineer is responsible for the overall management packaging strategy and implementation. The Packaging Engineer ensures through collaboration with key partners that objectives are achieved at the lowest cost, consistent with customer and quality requirements.

Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours.

Skills and responsibilities include:

• Oversee and manage complete packaging development process, including the creation of packaging designs, prototype development, and performance testing.
• Troubleshoot new and existing packaging problems involving designs, materials and processes and provide creative, timely, and cost-effective solutions.
• Analyze engineering drawings and specifications of product to determine physical characteristics of item, special handling, environmental and safety requirements, and types of materials required for packaging.
• Establish standards and guidelines for supplier evaluation. Evaluate and select packaging suppliers/vendors; periodically conduct vendor reviews.
• Must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Work closely with global suppliers, engineering, product management, operations, and sourcing.
• Participate in product introduction teams, to deliver new products to market.
• Identify and implement cost saving initiatives related to packaging materials, labor, efficiency, transportation, and storage.
• Work closely with Engineering to optimize packaging supply base for cost, lead time, quality, regionalization, standardization, supply assurance, and compliance with customer, regulatory, and internal requirements.
• Specify and recommend efficiency tools and test methods to develop and validate packaging designs.
• Develop and implement comprehensive test plans to ensure that packaging exceeds customer specifications.

When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger.

Qualifications

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum 2 years of work experience
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Packaging or Materials
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship
• No relocation is offered. Only candidates that reside within a 50-mile radius will be considered. Active-duty military is exempt from the geographical mile limitation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Packaging Engineering from an accredited institution
• Masters of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited institution
• Prior experience with industrial/manufacturing packaging
• APICS CSCP or CPIM Certification
• Proficiency in Auto CAD.

Position Criteria:

• Must have good verbal and written communication skills in English
• Demonstrated strong leadership, communication and team building skills.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office.
• Detailed, analytical, results oriented
• Ability to motivate team members to drive for results
• In-depth knowledge of packaging solutions

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

We make what matters work. Everywhere you look—from the technology and machinery that surrounds us, to the critical services and infrastructure that we depend on every day—you’ll find one thing in common. It all relies on power. That’s why Eaton is dedicated to improving people’s lives and the environment with power management technologies that are more reliable, efficient, safe and sustainable. Because this is what matters.

We are confident we can deliver on this promise because of the attributes that our employees embody. We’re ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and we’re committed to learning. These values enable us to tackle some of the toughest challenges on the planet, never losing sight of what matters.

Job: Engineering

Region: North America – US/Puerto Rico
Organization: VEH Vehicle Group

Job Level: Individual Contributor
Schedule: Full-time
Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: No
Does this position offer relocation?: No
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time