Job Title:
Packaging Engineer - EM
Summary:
Lead end to end packaging development and validation for the Electrical Materials (EM) portfolio across NPI milestones under formal project management and IATF 16949. Own packaging tollgates, test methods, and compliance (incl. UN dangerous goods for sea/air), ensuring robust performance from filling to global transport and high customer satisfaction. Bring hands on expertise across injection molded dispensing components (cartridges, syringes, nozzles, plungers), industrial plastic/metal formats (pails, drums, jars, cans), and rigid/flexible solutions (corrugated, laminated films, bags). Advance sustainable, hygiene compliant packaging; qualify and dual source suppliers; standardize/harmonize portfolios to cut damage and cost; and lead CI, RCA, and best practice sharing with the global team.
Responsibilities Include:
- Comply with and foster Momentive and site EHS policies; embed safety, hygiene/cleanliness, and applicable UN dangerous goods requirements into packaging design and validation.
- Identify new packaging requests from the product design phase to capture customer/team needs, scope, product intro, transport routes, and application scenarios.
- Conduct full product lifecycle package validation, particularly for extreme storage and transportation conditions, long-term performance, and packaging reliability
- Defining validation methodology from scratch, building a comprehensive framework across multiple scenarios
- Define packaging format (Primary/Secondary/Shipping Unit) and key attributes (size, volume, shape, material, color, printing, UN certification if DG).
- Issue the PDS and draft the packaging test plan with clear toll gates aligned to NPI milestones.
- Specify appearance, dimensions, weight, drop, seal/air tightness, handling, anti rust, stretch, BCT/top load, etc., per standards or customer requirements.
- Establish site packaging operations and pallet patterns; release PDS/work instructions to manufacturing.
- Run lab/vendor equipment tests; coordinate storage tests under defined conditions and shipping tests on customer routes; perform line trials; issue validation summaries and go/no go.
- Create and maintain packaging specifications and technical drawings for new/existing products; define KPIs/quality/tolerances as the basis for release.
- Partner with Procurement/suppliers to select and qualify components (including dual sources); verify COAs and incoming quality per GB 2828.1; manage nonconformances and third party testing.
- Lead test conclusion meetings; share analyses; distribute PDS/specs/drawings and storage/transport requirements; track follow ups.
- Drive returnable/recyclable/bio based solutions under cleanliness requirements; standardize/harmonize to reduce damage and cost; lead RCA/CAPA and best practice sharing across sites.
- Assess quality risks related to packaging and ensure strong alignment among R&D, Supply Chain, Quality, and Commercial teams on packaging related
- Best Practices Sharing to other sites across global
Qualifications:
The following are required for the role
- Bachelor above in packaging engineering or chemical engineering with 8+ years’ packaging experience (preferred EM products/application).
- Broad understanding of packaging equipment (design/function/control) and strong knowledge of packaging materials/components (drums, IBCs, pails, cartridges, tubes); able to read/interpret technical drawings.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Proven cross functional leadership and influence in matrix teams; strong accountability.
- Strong interpersonal skills and clear oral/written communication in English; strong problem solving/decision making/stress management.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Lean 5S, Six-Sigma , Lean Six-Sigma, Design-for-Six-Sigma.
- Technical Engineering background, CAD, 3D Max skill would be preferred
What We Offer:
At Momentive, we value your well-being and offer competitive total rewards and development programs. Our inclusive culture fosters a strong sense of belonging and provides diverse career opportunities to help you unleash your full potential. Together, through innovative problem-solving and collaboration, we strive to create sustainable solutions that make a meaningful impact. Join our Momentive team to open a bright future. #BePartoftheSolution
About Us:
Momentive is a premier global advanced materials company with a cutting-edge focus on silicones and specialty products. We deliver solutions designed to help propel our customer’s products forward—products that have a profound impact on all aspects of life, around the clock and from living rooms to outer space. With every innovation, Momentive creates a more sustainable future. Our vast product portfolio is made up of advanced silicones and specialty solutions that play an essential role in driving performance across a multitude of industries, including agriculture, automotive, aerospace, electronics, energy, healthcare, personal care, consumer products, building and construction, and more.
Momentive believes a diverse workforce empowers our people, strengthens our business, and contributes to a sustainable world. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by law.
To be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment and be of legal working age as defined by local law. An offer may be conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.
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