Packaging Engineer

Company Description About Us Fortune Brands began its journey as a publicly traded company (NYSE: FBHS or “Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc.”) in 2011, as a successful spin-off from Fortune Brands, Inc. Since then, we have grown organically and through acquisitions, delivering strong financial performance. We have proven our resilience and execution excellence, outperforming and expanding in our categories through the housing market recovery and executing our strategies amid global disruptions, while refining our portfolio for the future. On December 14, 2022, we completed the separation of our Cabinets business, enabling us to pursue a unique and exciting path for accelerating growth and productivity. Today, we are a new company: Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. (NYSE: FBIN). We focus on driving our brand, innovation, and channel leadership, aiming to win in highly competitive categories. Why work with us? You will gain flexibility to balance your life at every stage with Total Rewards supporting your physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We foster an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone is encouraged and empowered to be authentic, and where our differences and perspectives are considered key strengths. In Fortune Brands Innovation, Inc., we are seeking a Packaging Engineer (Consumer Products) for our New Innovation Center in Nuevo Leon . In this role, you will be part of the Packaging Engineering Team focusing on customer-facing packaging across our portfolio of mechanical and connected products. Your responsibilities include collaborating with internal and external partners to deliver packaging solutions that meet requirements related to cost, sustainability, and product protection. Projects will range from following established guidelines to developing entirely new platformed solutions. Job Responsibilities Oversee and manage the packaging development process, including design creation, development, and performance testing. Understand product characteristics, environmental and safety requirements, and available packaging materials and options. Support manufacturing and distribution operations by providing solutions to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, or address quality issues. Assist Marketing and Sales by developing packaging for new programs and promotions, including design alternatives, cost estimates, procurement of prototypes, and testing coordination. Collaborate with manufacturing to ensure packaging designs are optimized for assembly processes. Organize packaging requirements in coordination with sourcing and suppliers. Develop and implement test plans to ensure packaging meets all internal and external requirements. Assess project risks and communicate key issues to stakeholders. Maintain accurate packaging information and data. Coordinate the design and development of new packaging and programs. Support cost reduction initiatives through evaluation of new materials, methods, or equipment. Investigate and respond to customer/consumer complaints related to packaging. Benchmark against competitors and stay updated on leading packaging technologies to guide development efforts. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering or equivalent experience. Advanced English skills. Valid Visa and willingness to travel. Minimum of 3 years of engineering experience. Knowledge of packaging processes, methods, codes, and performance testing standards (ISTA, ASTM, shock & vibration, compression). Solution-oriented, collaborative, proactive, self-starting, and a team player. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, capable of effective interaction at all organizational levels. Excellent time management skills to handle multiple projects simultaneously. Preferred Qualifications Experience with sustainable packaging solutions (materials, processes). Experience with packaging implementation for automation. Familiarity with packaging regulations in the US and Europe. Experience with packaging-related simulation is a plus. #J-18808-Ljbffr