Packaging Engineering Manager

We have an outstanding career opportunity for a Packaging Engineering Manager to join a leading Company located in the Hayward, CA / Austin, TX / Tualatin, OR surrounding areas.

Salary: $150,000 - $170,000

As a Packaging Engineering Manager (Semiconductor), you will lead a team of engineers in the creation, optimization, and implementation of cutting-edge packaging solutions. You will oversee multiple concurrent design projects from concept to production, ensuring that all designs meet stringent quality, performance, and sustainability goals while adhering to project timelines and budgets. You will be the primary engineering interface for key customers and collaborate with internal cross-functional teams, and suppliers to meet business objectives. You will also focus on elevating the technical capabilities of your team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and driving operational excellence within our packaging engineering efforts.

Responsibilities:

• Packaging Design and Development:
  • Lead the design and development of innovative packaging solutions for semiconductor products, ensuring alignment with customer specifications, industry standards, and sustainability initiatives.
  • Apply packaging design principles and prototyping techniques to create conceptual designs and detailed engineering drawings in SolidWorks or NX, factoring in product protection, transportation challenges, and ergonomics considerations.
  • Ensure strict compliance with customer and industry specifications regarding quality, reliability, and aesthetics.
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to understand customer needs, market dynamics, and packaging requirements to ensure engineering efforts seamlessly integrated into broader business operations.
  • Conduct thorough design reviews, feasibility analyses, and risk assessments to proactively identify and mitigate potential issues.
  • Evaluate and select appropriate packaging materials, considering cost, sustainability, and performance criteria.
  • Oversee packaging testing procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and product specifications.
  • Coordinate with internal packaging testing laboratories or external partners to conduct packaging performance, durability, and environmental tests.
  • Analyze test results and make recommendations for design improvements or material changes as required.
  • Communicate regularly with stakeholders to provide project updates, address concerns, and solicit feedback.
  • Identify opportunities for cost optimization while maintaining or improving packaging performance and quality.
  • Coordinate with external partners, suppliers, and vendors to source materials, components, and services necessary for product/ packaging development.
  • Evaluate alternative materials, recycling options, and waste reduction strategies to minimize environmental impact.
  • Identify and implement process improvements and standard operating procedures for developing, testing, documenting and manufacturing packaging.
• Project Management and Leadership:
  • Oversee multiple high-priority projects simultaneously, ensuring all design deliverables are met on time, within scope, and on budget.
  • Serve as engineering single point of contact for customers in the team's portfolio.
  • Develop project plans, allocate project resources, and lead design engineers in developing packaging solutions.
  • Monitor project progress, identify potential roadblocks, and take proactive measures to keep projects on track.
  • Build and mentor a high-performing design engineering team, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
  • Set clear expectations and key performance indicators (KPIs) for team members, conducting regular performance reviews and offering actionable feedback to support professional growth.
  • Champion continuous improvement initiatives focused on process optimization, design innovation, and the adoption of best practices across the team.
  • Encourage a culture of knowledge sharing, and ensure the team stays updated on the latest industry trends, tools, and methodologies.
  • Identify and implement efficiency improvements in team workflows and resource utilization, promoting operational excellence.

Basic Hiring Criteria:

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in Packaging Engineering or related field.
• Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, NX preferred), and a strong understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), including ASME Y14.5 standards.
• Extensive knowledge of industrial packaging, packaging design, distribution packaging, package testing/qualification, and resolving packaging related issues.
• Familiarity with ASTM, ISO, MIL, FEFCO and ISTA standards related to packaging design, material handling and testing.
• Strong technical expertise in failure mechanisms, cushion design, distribution environments, and packaging manufacturing processes.
• Ability to measure accurately using variety of measuring equipment like Tape measurer, calipers, and scales to record design requirements for customer parts.
• Exceptional project management skills, with a focus on planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present technical concepts clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with a proven ability to drive projects to successful completion.
• High attention to detail, ability to meet deadlines, and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality results.
• Experience with cleanroom packaging materials, CNC programming, and ArtiosCAD is preferred.

Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance:

No Clearance

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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• The California Fair Chance Act
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• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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