Packaging Engineer I Job Listing at Kelly Services in Miami, FL (Job ID US3528039_BH9704460)

Description

We are seeking a Packaging Engineer I to join our team in Miami, FL on a 12-month contract. This role will be instrumental in supporting product development projects through existing package designs and exploring new packaging and labeling technologies. As a Packaging Engineer, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, perform hands-on testing, and ensure that packaging designs meet the highest quality standards. This position requires attention to detail, technical writing skills, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Location: Miami, FL 33196
Duration: 12 Months, Contract Type
Pay Rate: $33 per hour
 

Key Responsibilities:

• Package Design & Development: Work with existing packaging designs and explore new technologies to support product development projects.
• Packaging Release Support: Coordinate and assist with the release of new and enhanced product packaging, ensuring compliance with company standards.
• Testing & Reporting: Write detailed package testing protocols, conduct hands-on product pack-out for testing, and cycle through environmental and distribution test sequences.
• Documentation: Prepare and submit final package test reports, ensuring thorough documentation of results.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with internal teams (Development, Quality, Manufacturing, Purchasing) and external suppliers to align on project goals and packaging requirements.
• Project Management: Track project schedules, ensuring timely execution and managing timelines for packaging tasks.
• Design Changes: Initiate and implement minor to moderate packaging design changes, ensuring compliance with company standards.
• Hands-on Lab Work: Work directly with product in the lab, moving through test sequences to ensure packaging designs perform effectively.
• Physical Tasks: Handle up to 50 pounds when performing packaging tests and moving products within the lab.
• Problem Solving: Participate in the analysis and resolution of packaging issues using problem-solving methodologies.
• Support Global Customers: Provide packaging support for internal and external customers globally.
• Waste Reduction: Define packaging materials with a focus on sustainability and waste reduction.

Essential Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Packaging, Material Sciences, or a related field.
• Experience: 0-1 year of experience in a packaging-related, FDA-regulated environment.
• Technical Writing: Experience in writing technical documents such as test protocols, reports, and engineering drawings.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with ISO and GMP standards.

Preferred Experience:

• Hands-on experience with Distribution Testing per ASTM and/or ISTA standards.
• CAD Software experience (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, etc.).
• Cold Chain/Thermodynamics experience or knowledge.

Additional Skills:

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Ability to collaborate across teams and communicate technical information clearly.
• Attention to detail and a methodical approach to problem-solving and documentation.
• Comfortable working in a lab setting and handling products up to 50 lbs.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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