Packaging Engineering - Co-Op
As a Packaging Engineering Co-Op with BIC, you will develop a solid foundation of skills to develop your career as a Packaging Engineer. Under the direction of an experienced Packaging Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, and improvement of structural packaging for all of our product lines. This Co-Op opportunity is 6 months in length (full-time at 40 hours per week).
What You’ll Do:
- Provide engineering support for product packaging from concept through production across all three categories (Stationery, Lighter and Shaver).
- Create and maintain packaging specifications, including pallet patterns and package die lines.
- Assist in the development, maintenance, and implementation of department SOPs.
- Communicating with internal customers such as Sales, Marketing, Manufacturing, and our packaging facilities.
- Work with suppliers to source materials and obtain packaging costs.
What We’re Looking for In You:
- Applicant must be working towards a B.S. in Packaging Engineering, Packaging Science, or Packaging Technology
- Must have completed 2 years of the Packaging Engineering courses already
- Must be available for a 6-month Co-op (40 hours per week – fulltime)
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with marketing, manufacturing, buyers/planners, shipping and suppliers
- Software experience should preferably include: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Adobe Illustrator, TOPS or CAPE, SolidWorks/ProE and JDE
Location: Shelton, CT (hybrid – 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home)