Job Description

As Packaging Engineer for the Bosch Power Tools organization, you are responsible for the strategic definition for packaging concepts and materials. As a member of multiple cross-functional product project teams (Engineering, Marketing, Finance, Project Purchasing, Quality, Manufacturing, and Postponement Operations), you will be in charge of the development of new packaging designs as well as improve existing designs in line with defined performance specifications.

• Translate Marketing and User needs into package designs and structure.
• Lead and direct package engineering activities of the project teams to achieve successful market introduction according to the New Product Development Process (as measured against targets).
• Direct assigned packaging project team activities to ensure packaging-related targets are met.
• Lead strategic design and innovation for utility, sustainability, and manufacturability of packaging.
• Proactively assess packaging performance, cost, and quality by regularly evaluating packaging designs.
• Implement innovative and alternative structural packaging designs.
• Work with Production teams on packaging processes to optimize packaging performance, cost and quality.
• Serve as direct line contact for assigned areas on an on-going basis with responsibility for all package engineering tasks i.e. packaging quality of existing items.
• Corrugate structural design experience preferred to be able to understand and provide direction to structural packaging challenges on new and existing items.
• Prepare and present packaging samples for Appropriation Requests, reviews, releases and other program updates to management groups, working with management to resolve obstacles and recommending solutions.
• Create, update, and maintain packaging design using CAD (Pro-E or alternate as appropriate).
• Work with suppliers for creating packaging structure using CAD whenever possible.
• Create die lines using CAD for corrugate packaging.

Qualifications

• Experience in global business environment/multi-national operations.
• Structural packaging design experience, and application knowledge on a variety of packaging, utilizing the following: injection & blow molding, thermoforming, blister & skin cards, corrugated, fiber board, flexible films & labels, foam, pulp & wood. Detailed knowledge of the components and processes used in this line of packaging.
• An in-depth understanding of Design, Application and Marketing trade-offs.
• A demonstrated ability to design and successfully introduce new packaging into production on time, at cost and with a focus on quality, overcoming obstacles to achieve results.
• Pro-E (or similar) CAD skills required.
• Ability to articulate successes in providing major contributions in creating new packaging concepts and cost effective package designs.
• Demonstrated ability to handle new types of products, with the ability to take management’s perspective to define needs and develop goals.
• Proficiency with desktop applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, Project and PowerPoint.
• Bachelor’s Degree is required
• Experience in sustainable product packaging initiatives preferred
• Experience with Kongsberg CAD cutting table for packaging prototype development

Additional Information

By choice, we are committed to a diverse workforce – EOE/Protected Veteran/Disabled.

Thanks to the work of every associate, Bosch has been recognized for award-winning culture by the following organizations:

• Great Place to Work™ Certified, 2024
• Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, 2024
• America’s Best Large Employers, 2024
• America’s Best Employers for Diversity, 2024
• America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women, Newsweek2024
• Greatest Workplaces for Diversity, Newsweek 2024

Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization is not available.

The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $95,000 to $110,000. Within the range, individual pay is determined based on several factors, including, but not limited to, work experience and job knowledge, complexity of the role, job location, etc.

In addition to your base salary, Bosch offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; health savings accounts (HSA); flexible spending accounts; 401(K) retirement plan with an attractive employer match; wellness programs; life insurance; short and long term disability insurance; paid time off; parental leave, adoption assistance; and reimbursement of education expenses. Learn more about our full benefits offerings by visiting: https://www.myboschbenefits.com/public/welcome. Pay ranges included in the postings generally reflect base salary; certain positions may include bonus, commission, or additional benefits.