Packaging Engineer

Job Summary

Baldwin Hardware is a 75+ year old leading brand in the luxury door hardware space primarily sold in showrooms and through hardware specialists online. Check us out at BaldwinHardware.com.   Under new ownership and a revitalized business structure, we're eager to welcome dynamic individuals to join our team and help shape the future of luxury hardware.  As one of the largest players in the industry, Baldwin Hardware presents a unique opportunity at the crossroads of High-End Design, Hardware, and the delicate balance between Function and Beauty. Our products are not just essential elements of interior spaces but also masterpieces that redefine the concept of luxury in the industry.

We are seeking a knowledgeable and innovative Packaging Engineer to join the Baldwin team. Responsibilities include developing new product packaging concepts, collaborating with suppliers to refine designs and qualify robust solutions that meet Baldwin’s high standards of quality and craftsmanship. For the right candidate, the satisfaction of seeing their packaging designs come to life ensuring safe delivery of high-end luxury consumer goods across the continent will be irresistible. Join us and be a part of a team that values creativity, precision, and a deep commitment to delivering unparalleled luxury. Your opportunity awaits!

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• (30%) Designs and improves packaging for Baldwin products using a CADD system.  This would include all parts of the product packaging, cardboard, foam etc. Make 2D dimensional drawings when required which would include all dimensions, specifications and testing requirements that packaging components must meet to protect and display the product per CTQs.
• (25%) Implement design and/or drawing changes to insure packaging is meeting all requirements. Communicate with other Engineers and suppliers for the project and work assignments.
• (10%) Identifies and implements cost reductions relative to methods, materials, equipment improvements etc. Provides Packaging Engineer leadership to project teams. Creates packaging CTQs. Create packaging specifications. Create comprehensive test plans and evaluate design concepts to insure packaging will meet customer needs. Be the source expert for product packaging.
• (30%) Write test plans for testing and evaluation of package designs for Baldwin products. Test plans to ensure the packaging will meet all customer CTQs and packaging design specifications. Evaluate and Test when required any all NPI product designs and Sustaining changes. Write design and test specifications to support continuous improvement of our packaging standards.
• (5%) Support Cost Improvement sourcing projects by identifying savings and working directly with the manufacturing sites. Support Supplier packaging product moves. Propose and justify manufacturing improvement, new process, automation and cost reduction projects. Performs complex technical research and presents conclusions in a clear and concise manner based on organized data. Maintain and update all packaging specifications and standards including packaging specifications, test standards and design specifications as required.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Other duties as required by supervisor.

Education and Experience Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Packaging Engineering with 1-3 years of experience in Mechanical Design Engineering or Packaging Engineering.
• Experience in a high volume consumer goods manufacturing environment preferred.

Required Skills

• Expertise in the selection and application of sound engineering practices and principles to the design and development of high volume consumer products packaging.
• In depth knowledge of materials, equipment, and processes required in the production of consumer packaging.
• Creative, highly motivated self-driven individual with the demonstrated ability to independently complete complex engineering tasks. 
• Solid organization, communication and interpersonal skills with the ability and desire to contribute within a multi-functional team environment.
• Advanced knowledge of CAD modeling and drafting - ArtiosCAD and/or Creo Preferable
• Effective PC skills required, Excel, Word, Power Point MS Project.

Work Environment:

Working conditions are normal for an office environment.

Pay Range: $69,177-$101,460.

This “base salary range” is a reasonable estimate for this position at the time of posting. Pay within each range is based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, to primary work job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location. ASSA ABLOY conducts regular review of compensation ranges and therefore reserves the right to alter this range at any given time. 

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job/classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

ASSA ABLOY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

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