Job Details
**Company Description**
Since inventing the high-speed rotary tool in 1934, the **Dremel** **brand** has been helping users with its full line of versatile, easy-to-use tool systems that deliver the perfect solution for almost any job. From our Dremel rotary tools, Multi-Max oscillating tools, Ultra-Saw and Saw-Max multi-saws, and our line of Home Solutions tools, users have come to know and trust the brand to complete their projects. Combining compact size, ergonomic design, precision and versatility with a wide range of highly engineered accessories, Dremel tools are used to accomplish numerous applications in a variety of materials. Dremel is like no other power tool brand out there! Truly unique and truly special!
Sound interesting? One more thing - we are a values-based organization at Dremel and we believe in these 5 key values:
Pursue the Uncommon: Be Different. Be Dremel!
Thrive together: Greatness is unlocking each other's potential
Inspire with Creativity: We Dream with our eyes wide open
Adapt to win: Climb it. Go through it. Work around it.
Be Authentically You: Embrace individuality
We are also proud to be a part of The Bosch Group with its global reach and resources. We operate within the Power Tools business of Bosch.
**Job Description**
**This role is hybrid remote with 60% monthly in-office presence in Mount Prospect, Illinois. (3 days in office per week).**
As Packaging Engineer for the Dremel organization, you are responsible for the strategic definition for packaging concepts and materials as a member of multiple cross-functional new product project teams (Product, Engineering, Logistics, Marketing, Finance, Project Purchasing, Quality, and Mfg), as well as the development of new packaging designs for Dremel and RotoZip tools & accessories, in a manner consistent with defined performance specifications.
Responsibilities:
+ Translate Marketing and User needs into package designs and structure.
+ Lead and direct package engineering activities of the project teams to achieve successful market introduction according to the New Product Development Process (as measured against targets).
+ Lead strategic design and innovation for utility, sustainability, and manufacturability of packaging.
+ Proactively assess packaging performance, cost, and quality by regularly evaluating packaging designs.
+ Implement innovative and alternative structural packaging designs.
+ Create die lines using CAD for corrugate packaging.
+ Translate Marketing and User needs into package designs and structure.
+ Direct assigned packaging project team activities to ensure packaging-related targets are met.
+ Work with Production teams on packaging processes to optimize packaging performance, cost and quality.
+ Serve as direct line contact for assigned areas on an on-going basis with responsibility for all package engineering tasks i.e. packaging quality of existing items.
+ Corrugate structural design experience preferred to be able to understand and provide direction to structural packaging challenges on new and existing items.
+ Prepare and present packaging samples for Appropriation Requests, reviews, releases and other program updates to management groups, working with management to resolve obstacles and recommending solutions.
+ Create, update, and maintain packaging design using CAD (Pro-E or alternate as appropriate).
+ Work with suppliers for creating packaging structure using CAD whenever possible.
+ ISTA Testing Evaluations and Management
+ Optimizing pallet and shipping container configurations
+ Packing Instruction creation and implementation
+ Rapid prototyping for corrugate and carrying case concepts
+ Die lines translated into build files for artwork
+ Artwork UPC location assistance
+ Redesign existing packaging to gain efficiencies and certifications (i.e. SIOC)
+ Qualifying packaging equipment for material transitions
**Qualifications**
+ Bachelors Degree in Packaging Engineering, Engineering or Industrial Design is required, IOPP Certification is preferred.
+ Structural packaging design experience required as well as application knowledge on a variety of packaging, utilizing the following: injection & blow molding, thermoforming, blister & skin cards, corrugated, fiber board, flexible films & labels, foam, pulp & wood. Detailed knowledge of the components and processes used in this line of packaging.
+ In-depth understanding of Design, Application and Marketing trade-offs.
+ Demonstrated ability to design, and successfully introduce new packaging into production - on time, at cost, and with a focus on quality, overcoming obstacles to achieve results.
+ ArtiosCAD (or similar) skills highly preferred.
+ CAPE (or similar) knowledge highly preferred.
+ Demonstrated ability to handle new types of products, with the ability to take managements perspective to define needs and develop goals.
+ Product launch experience preferred.
+ Proficiency with desktop applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, Project and PowerPoint.
+ Experience in global business environment/multi-national operations.
**Additional Information**
_By choice, we are committed to a diverse workforce - EOE/Protected Veteran/Disabled._
BOSCH is a proud supporter of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) Initiatives
FIRST Robotics (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)
AWIM (A World In Motion)
**Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization is not available.**