Product and Packaging Engineer with Apex International in Eden Prairie or Chaska - Apex International

At Apex International, we pride ourselves on being a high-quality manufacturer of over the counter personal care, and household products. We create collaborative partnerships with customers ranging from global Fortune 100 companies to entrepreneurial start-ups.

We are currently seeking a Product and Packaging Engineer at either our Eden Prairie or Chaska location. This role will report to the VP of Maintenance and Engineering and will plan and implement product and packaging designs to ensure product integrity and appeal. The packaging engineer's primary duties include supervising and managing the complete product and packaging development process, analyzing engineering drawings, and conducting periodic vendor reviews. This role will work closely with product development, suppliers, planning, sourcing, and production throughout all phases of the development process.

Key Job Accountabilities

• Identify creative and innovative product and packaging options that fit the voice of the brand and meet the vision of our CPG clients. Our products include but are not limited to cosmetics, shampoos, sunscreens, lotions, soaps, hair gels, deodorants, and other personal care products.
• Support development launches with transit testing needs
• Manage within the timelines of the new product development process
• Work with the production team to ensure project feasibility
• Collaborate with the in-house project manager to determine product run feasibility and product timelines.
• Review and approve component submissions during development
• Provide strong cross-department communication regarding new product launches

Required Experience and Skills:

• 3 to 5 years of relevant product and packaging experience, preferably in the beauty or personal care industry
• Packaging/Mechanical engineering degree or similar preferred, but not required
• Experience collaborating with end clients, ideally CPG clients.
• Strong core beauty or personal care and package engineering skills and disciplines
• Ability to operate efficiently and multi-task
• Superior organization, communication, consensus building, and sense of task urgency skills
• Attention to detail and good organizational skills
• Ability to adapt quickly and learn new software tools/systems
• Limited traveling is required, especially to our two production facilities in Eden Prairie and Chaska

Physical requirements

• Must be able to lift 40 lbs and climb ladders and stairs. Walking, bending, and stooping is required.

Work Demands

• This position could require significant work hours beyond the normal workday as required by the business cycle, customer volume of business, and specific sales efforts underway. It has a high demand for tight deadlines. This position will experience moderate interruption in workflow. It has a low rate of overnight and day travel.

Work Schedule

• This position usually works 8-10 hours between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. However, the hours of work are flexible and will fluctuate based on the needs of the business and the customers. The job may require a maximum of 5-20 hours of work beyond the normal work-week schedule, depending on work demands. The work hours can vary depending on customer requirements and staffing.

Benefits

• Medical, Rx, Dental benefits
• Short term & Long-term Disability
• Life Insurance
• HSA/Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Employee Assistance Program

Additional Information

Apex International's dynamic nature, unwavering commitment to quality, implementation of Lean Manufacturing practices, financial strength, unwavering focus on customer satisfaction and problem-solving employees have propelled us to become a prominent industry leader in contract manufacturing for the personal and home care sector.

As a leader in contract manufacturing, Apex stands out due to:

1. Unrivaled commitment to quality: Apex sets itself apart with its measurable advantage in delivering products of the highest quality standards.
2. Emphasis on Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement: Apex is dedicated to implementing Lean Manufacturing practices, constantly seeking ways to optimize processes and enhance efficiency.
3. Financial Strength as a privately held, single-owner company: As a privately held company with strong financial stability, Apex ensures reliability and long-term partnership opportunities.
4. Customer-focused and problem-solving employees: Apex boasts a team of highly skilled and dedicated employees who excel in customer service and possess exceptional problem-solving abilities. Our commitment to meeting customer needs is unparalleled.

Apex International Inc. is an equal-opportunity Employer.