Package Engineer

Job title Package Engineer Req ID 5754BR Job category Procurement & Supply Chain Management Sub-category Supply Chain & Logistics Countries (State/Region) United States - New Jersey Location Wayne Role synopsis Provide package engineering support for the development of new packages, solve routine packaging issues, develop packaging cost-of-goods reduction recommendations while working with cross-functional teams, suppliers and/or consultants and providing accurate and timely package specifications to the Americas Supply Chain. Key accountabilities - Coordinate and lead the development of Bp packaging and shipping requirements. - Assure primary and secondary packaging component compatibility. - Assure packaging performance in field applications. - Provide technical support for trouble shooting packaging lines at Bp and third-party blending/packaging locations. - Support the development, preparation and submission of specifications for packaging components. - Coordinate the development and evaluate all necessary package testing, protocols and certifications. - Provide input into packaging RFIs, RFQs and RFPs. - Qualify and validate new component suppliers and/or processes. - Work on cross-functional project teams while providing technical support. - Interpret package test results and provide recommendations. Essential criteria & qualifications - Legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer. - A minimum of a Bachelors Degree. - Experience in specifying corrugate, injection, blow-molding and printed label components. - Working knowledge of corrugate, injection blow molding and printing technology. - A minimum of 5 years of experience with packaging. - Specific software knowledge such as CAPE. - Experience with distribution environment issues and solutions. - Proven ability to partner with internal and external customers. - Excellent project management and time management skills. Desirable criteria & qualifications - BS or MS Degree in Package Engineering. - Fluent in Portuguese and Spanish. - Knowledge of MS Office. Relocation available Yes - Domestic (In country) only Travel required Yes - up to 25% Is this a part time position? No Application close date 02-Dec-2009 Application close time 23:59 (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) About BP Our business is the exploration, production, refining, trading and distribution of energy. This is what we do, and we do it on a truly global scale. With a workforce of nearly 100,000 employees, BP operates with business activities and customers in more than 100 countries across six continents. Every day, we serve millions of customers around the world. We are continually looking for talented, committed and ambitious people to help us shape the face of energy for the future. The Lubricants SPU is a world leader in the lubricants industry, trading in over 50 countries and with a turnover in excess of $8 billion. The SPU is made up of 5 sales and marketing regions, 2 global businesses and 3 global functional units: Lubricants Supply Chain, Global Marketing Unit and Product Development & Technology. We are one of the most diverse business units in the BP Group with people working together in a truly global team. Excellent teamwork, rapid sharing of information and knowledge across teams and time zones help to differentiate us from our competition.

Disclaimer If you are selected for the position, your employment will be contingent upon submission to and successful completion of a post-offer/pre-placement drug and alcohol screening as well as pre-placement verification of the information and qualifications provided during the selection process.BP is an equal opportunity employer

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Category:	Engineering
	> Other Engineering
Location:	Wayne, NJ
County:	Passaic County
ZIP Code:	07470
Pay Rate:	Open
Job Terms:	full time
Company:	BP America Inc.
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