Corrugated Packaging Engineer - Severn, United States - Atlas Container

Description

Job Description

Job Description

Skills & Abilities

• Expert skills in Artios CAD as well as TOPS, Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Excellent design, layout and typography skills.
• Knowledge of cuts, creases, perforations, folding, nature and behavior of the packaging material such as paper, corrugated sheet and other types.
• Basic knowledge of packaging styles such as, RSC, HSC, FOL, POL HSSC, etc. as well as custom diecuts ie rollover mailers, OPF, Inserts, Auto Bottoms, 123 push locks, etc.
• Knowledge of ECT stacking strength, Mullen board, compression testing, Drop testing.
• Ability to manage both small and large projects to completion.
• Excellent communication skills – written and oral.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills - Accuracy is essential.
• Emphasis on teamwork and collaboration. Willing to pitch in however and whenever needed to accomplish goals of the department.
• Ability to work independently, using judgment on design techniques, processes and methods for performing work activities.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Translate design direction from the Sales team/ Customer into compelling design solutions.
• Produce creative concepts and maintain quality packaging designs for the company's line of products.
• Apply Fibre Box principles to projects that concern pallet stacking and shipping whether by mail or truck
• Execute production functions, such as cropping, scaling, illustration and retouching.
• Understand mechanical standards for effective cost savings for production.
• Follow licensor and in-store requirements and ensure all designs meet those requirements.
• Collaborate closely with Brand Managers, Art Directors and Editors.
• Communicate with the Packaging Engineer & Planning teams to ensure that the latest specs and die lines are available.
• Communicate with print vendors on file status.
• Attend team meetings and provide progress reports.

Education & Qualifications

• Majoring in Packaging Science with an emphasis on Corrugated Structural Packaging.
• Company Description Atlas Container Corporation is a manufacturer of high-quality corrugated packaging and display products, as well as non-corrugated items.

Company Description

Atlas Container Corporation is a manufacturer of high-quality corrugated packaging and display products, as well as non-corrugated items.
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