Package/Material Engineer (Engineering-Mechanical Engineering ) Job Number: 362666 Category: Packaging Engineering Description: Job Title: Package/Material Engineer (Engineering-Mechanical Engineering ) Location: Iowa City, IA Zip Code: 52240 Duration: 3+ months Pay Rate: $7.25 -$62.99/hr. Keyword's: #IowaCityjobs; #Engineerjobs. Start Date: Immediate Job Description: Responsibilities: "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. -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. -Work with the manufacturing department to insure that the packaging designs are optimized for manufacturability." Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, colour, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Location: Iowa City , IA Minimum Experience (yrs): Required Education: Not Specified Benefits: Return to search results Email this job to a friend (emailjobs.asp?jo_num=362666) If you have previously registered with us, pleaseLog in (memberlogin.asp) to apply for this position. *Logged in members may also add jobs to their job cart