Packaging Engineer

Job Title: Packaging EngineerLocation: Roswell, GADuration: 6 MonthsWork Arrangement: Hybrid position - work on-site Tuesdays and WednesdaysNote: 6 months but will re-evaluate at that time on whether to extendExperience RequiredMust have TOPS or TOPS 2 experience3 years of experience requiredDescriptionAn exciting opportunity has opened up to join KCPs North America Packaging Team. This is a pivotal role which touches every product KCP take to market. Working with your customers in category/platform management, you will be responsible for supporting the packaging development for new and existing products.Criteria/RequirementsTo deliver innovative, cost-effective packaging solutions to the KCP business which minimize cost, add value to the customer, and show strong progress on sustainability for KC and our stakeholders.To understand and strive continually to improve the capability of existing KCP packaging and packaging equipment to better meet customer and end-user requirements.To recommend and support packaging development programs that reduce distribution cost or damage, or provide competitive advantage.To establish and maintain relationships with packaging suppliers to maintain an up-to-date knowledge of packaging and packaging equipment developments.To understand and communicate the impact and relevant detail of North American legislation.Technical KnowledgeAbility to design corrugated, carton board, paper wrap, and film structures.Ability to conceptualize test/experiments to generate relevant data.Knowledge of and experience with industry-standard test procedures for packaging materials and packages.Specific understanding of Kimberly-Clark packaging processes.Understand correlation of final art to package design.Awareness of applicable packaging laws and regulations.General understanding of material supplier's manufacturing process.Knowledge of KC and customer distribution requirements.Knowledge of industry trends and procedures related to packaging materials and technologies.QualificationsA Bachelor Degree in packaging, engineering, business, or related discipline; 3 years of related experience are desirable.Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and support projects on a self-directed basis.Demonstrated ability to perform in a team-oriented environment is essential.Expert level with TOPS palletization software required.Preferred - ARTIOS CAD.Degree in Packaging is preferred.Candidate should know ISTA and ASTM test standards, ASTM D4169 or ISTA 3 or 2 series distribution simulation tests.