Global Packaging Applications Engineer
SUMMARY OF ROLE:
The Global Packaging Applications Engineer will play a critical role in developing, optimizing, and supporting packaging solutions across diverse markets. This role focuses on bridging technical expertise and customer needs, ensuring that packaging systems meet functional, operational, and sustainability goals. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product development, sales, manufacturing, and customer support, to deliver innovative packaging solutions on a global scale.
Position will be located in Northlake Illinois.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Technical Expertise: Provide subject matter expertise for multiple market segments on key projects and in the field to resolve technical questions from customers on packaging and equipment Develop and implement packaging solutions for various product categories, ensuring compliance with pertinent international regulations and standards. Analyze and improve packaging systems to enhance performance, sustainability, and cost-efficiency. Project Management: Lead global packaging development projects from concept to implementation. Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, timelines, and budgets. Coordinate with vendors and suppliers to source materials and equipment. Customer Interaction: Work closely with customers to understand their packaging requirements and translate them into actionable solutions. Conduct customer training sessions and provide ongoing technical support. Research & Development: Stay updated on the latest packaging technologies, materials, and industry trends. Drive innovation by identifying opportunities for new packaging designs and materials.
YOU BRING THESE SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.SKILLS & EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 5 years of experience in packaging, preferably in a global or multi-market environment. Background injection molding fitments and connector systems industry is a plus. Preferred experience working food and beverage industry. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Project , Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, MS Teams). Robust understanding of packaging materials, manufacturing processes, and equipment. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Extensive the experience in managing projects Strong communication and interpersonal skills with aptitude in building relationships with professionals of all organizational levels.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must be able to move and/or lift to 50 pounds occasionally. Frequently standing, walking, and sitting.The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
SAFETY AND QUALITY MANAGEMENT:
Safety and Quality is EVERYONE’S responsibility. You must report or correct any food safety or potential food safety hazard to the person who can correct it. Adherence to policies and procedures related to quality management, safety, SQF and other regulatory guidelines communicated during your new hire orientation and defined in your SIG (formerly Scholle IPN) handbook are mandatory.IDEAL CANDIDATES HAVE THESE COMPETENCIES:
We are looking for people who are willing to consistently achieve results, even under tough circumstances, employees who create a climate where everyone is motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives. If you actively seek new ways to grow and be challenged, if you develop people to meet both their career goals and the organization’s goals, SIG is the place for you. To deliver better for our customers, our future colleagues build strong customer relationships and deliver customer-centric solutions. Finally, we are looking for colleagues who build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. Are you someone who applies knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization’s goals? Are you someone who can create new and better ways for the organization to be successful? If the answer is ‘yes’, come and join us.
WE OFFER:
Day 1 Benefits Enrollment Retirement 401K Matching Employee Assistance Program Identity Theft Protection Plan Tuition Reimbursement And more…OUR PROMISE
SIG is the place for you to build something incredible. If you join us, you will be part of a globally successful international company, which is leading its industry in sustainability, technology, and more. We think of ourselves as the career launchpad - a place to develop yourself fast with real work, real experience, real opportunities to build skills. You will be part of a highly motivated and dynamic team, you will have personal development opportunities, trainings and coaching opportunities from senior team members. If you show skill and willingness to learn, we'll back you all the way.
ABOUT SIG
SIG is a leading provider of packaging systems and solutions for better. We work in partnership with our customers to bring food products to consumers around the world in a safe, sustainable, and affordable way. We are the only packaging system supplier covering carton, pouch, and bag-in-box. Our versatile technology and product innovation capacity enable us to deliver better for customers, for consumers, and for the world. Sustainability guides us, technology empowers us, but it’s the passion and drive of our people that truly enable us to deliver better.
Founded in 1853, SIG is headquartered in Neuhausen, Switzerland, and listed at the SIX Swiss Exchange.
The Global Packaging Applications Engineer will play a critical role in developing, optimizing, and supporting packaging solutions across diverse markets. This role focuses on bridging technical expertise and customer needs, ensuring that packaging systems meet functional, operational, and sustainability goals. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product development, sales, manufacturing, and customer support, to deliver innovative packaging solutions on a global scale.
Position will be located in Northlake Illinois.
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Phone: +49 246 279 1436 Email: recruiting@sig.biz