Packaging Engineer Intern

What You'll Get to Do

As a Packaging Engineering Intern, you will work in a fast-paced new product development environment, helping bring a wide variety of Home Improvement products from concept to launch.

You'll collaborate with Chemists, Brand Managers, Sourcing Leaders, Packaging Engineers, Quality Engineers, and Project Leaders to develop innovative packaging solutions for a diverse portfolio of products.

This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside an experienced engineering mentor who will provide guidance and hands-on experience while helping you build your packaging engineering knowledge and product development skills.

You'll also gain experience using SpecRight, our packaging specification management software, which centralizes packaging data and specifications for easy access across multiple departments.

How You'll Make a Difference

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• Participate on cross-functional project teams to develop new products and manufacturing processes.

• Present packaging design concepts and test results during technical reviews.

• Work closely with your engineering mentor on assigned projects and technical initiatives.

New Package Design

• Collaborate with project teams and external suppliers to brainstorm innovative packaging concepts.

• Evaluate technical feasibility, manufacturability, and cost considerations.

• Create packaging component drawings and engineering change requests.

Packaging Engineering Standards

• Assist with developing and implementing packaging engineering design guides.

• Support packaging testing standards and sustainability initiatives.

• Help maintain packaging documentation and engineering specifications.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

Experience

• Ability to create basic packaging component drawings; experience with SolidWorks is preferred.

• Knowledge of packaging transportation test methods such as ISTA or ASTM.

• Experience with basic data analysis and statistical evaluation of measurement data.

• Familiarity with CAPE PACK software is a plus.

• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Creative, innovative, and critical thinker.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Results-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Self-motivated, organized, and capable of working independently as well as collaboratively.

• Excellent planning, documentation, and organizational skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Eagerness to learn and contribute in a collaborative team environment.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, and use a computer for extended periods throughout the workday.

• Ability to occasionally lift and move materials weighing up to 25 pounds.

• Ability to travel occasionally to manufacturing facilities, suppliers, or testing locations, if required.

• Must be able to safely perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Additional Information

The statements contained in this job description describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, qualifications, or working conditions associated with the position. Responsibilities may change at any time based on business needs.

Barr Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Qualified applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process should notify Human Resources so appropriate accommodations can be provided.

Employment with Barr Brands is contingent upon successfully completing all pre-employment requirements applicable to the position, which may include background screening, reference verification, and, where permitted by law, drug testing.