Technical Engineer

For more than 20 years, Taghleef Industries, Inc. has built a reputation as one of the world’s largest and most recognized industry leaders in specialty BOPP (Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene) films.

Technical Engineer

The Technical Engineer is responsible for maintaining and monitoring the packaging designs and specifications for all finished products and WIP in North America, as well as managing quality assurance of the supply chain including the suppliers of materials and services and the storage and shipping of finished product to ensure customer requirements have been met.

Secondary duties include performing as a lead for quality, supplier trials, customer trials and certification audits, and being the lead investigator for supply chain claims and damages and the associated corrective action development and implementation. There is involvement with logistics personnel, purchasing personnel, customers, and heavy interaction with the plant personnel as well. The Technical Engineer will be required to act as liaison between the Taghleef plants globally, suppliers, logistics, sales, and customers.

Responsibilities:

• Design, test, record and implement all packaging put-up requirements for North American products
• Work closely with procurement on sourcing of economical materials for pallet/put-up construction
• Work with plants and external providers to ensure proper implementation and integrity of packaging designs, including training
• Work with all internal and external audit teams to ensure high standards of compliance for quality, food safety, safety, environmental, sustainability, customer, and certification audits
• Work with sales and customer service to meet customer packaging design/trial needs on time and in budget
• Maintain database for packaging supplier and carrier corrective actions and preventive measures, including imported product
• Oversee packaging material inventory levels and finished goods inventory quality
• Maintain SAP/OV COSRs where packaging wrap codes and references are involved
• Drives improvements in packaging design to improve quality, reduce damage claims, and cost savings
• Stays current within packaging industry – looks for new packaging trends, ideas and enhancement opportunities, including equipment
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned by the Purchasing Manager
• Assists Purchasing Manager with specifications needed for price negotiations
• Surveys and audits critical packaging suppliers in consultation with Purchasing Manager

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, packaging, operations, or supply chain management
• Associates degree acceptable with 5 years’ experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Capability to work independently and drive continuous improvements
• Strong data analysis skills
• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCad, Excel and Access
• Additional Industry Certifications are Beneficial
• Some travel may be required, up to 20%

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in both office and manufacturing environments, including regular time on the production floor.
• May be exposed to noise, heat, moving equipment, machinery, chemicals, and other conditions typical of a continuous manufacturing operation.
• Must follow all safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment while in designated areas.
• Must complete all required safety training, including site-specific, job-specific, equipment-related, and refresher training, and apply safe work practices when working on or around plant equipment.
• May require standing, walking, climbing stairs, bending, reaching, and accessing equipment areas to troubleshoot or observe operating conditions.
• Must be able to support urgent equipment issues, projects, shutdowns, or commissioning activities outside of normal business hours as needed in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.

Taghleef is a Drug Free Workplace - Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Taghleef offers a solid track record of growth and expansion in the food packaging industry as well as a competitive benefits package including paid time off, paid holidays, health/prescription, dental and vision insurance, both short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, additional life insurance amounts available including spouse and dependent child coverage through payroll deductions, flexible spending accounts, company funded heath savings accounts, fitness reimbursement, tuition assistance and 401(k) with a company match.

Taghleef Industries, is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other trait protected by law.