Job Description

Packaging Engineering Manager

Currently seeking a hands-on Packaging Engineering Manager with experience in corrugate paper, wood, and foam transport packaging manufacturing. The Packaging Engineering Manager will provide a broad range of design expertise and technical skills to both our external clients and internal team. You will play a key role in our sales process by planning, managing, and monitoring design and estimating functions to ensure our company’s success. The position is based in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and reports to the Director of Strategic Accounts.

We are primarily seeking local candidates within the DFW area to work from our Fort Worth, TX headquarters. Relocation assistance will be provided for qualified candidates relocating to the area.

$ Salary is open and will be commensurate with experience.

COMPANY

Conner Industries, Inc. is a leading provider of custom wood packaging and integrated packaging solutions, serving customers across a wide range of industrial markets. Supported by our vertically integrated industrial lumber capabilities, we operate 18 manufacturing locations nationwide. With more than 40 years in the industry, Conner continues to deliver reliable, tailored packaging solutions that meet the demands of our customers.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide a high level of technical and process leadership through mentoring, monitoring and leading RFQ project teams and answering technical requests from the sales department and customers.
• Coordinate with Commercial and Operations Leaders to achieve excellence in execution of new business and existing customer projects.
• Refine and lead the estimating function of the company.
• Establish and drive best practices in the design and estimating process which includes sales, operations and purchasing.
• Understand manufacturing facility capabilities to enable appropriate input to the Sales Stage Gate Process.
• Represent the business as a highly knowledgeable leader in the field of transport packaging design. Liaise with clients and internal team members to deliver packaging solutions and enhance customer experience.
• Guide and mentor team members in their day-to-day engineering responsibilities and professional and career development.
• Lead recruiting and hiring efforts for new technical sales support roles as needed for company growth.
• Create and maintain packaging engineering specifications and standards utilizing CAD, 3D modeling software and other tools.

Requirements

DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS

• Provide technical and process leadership through mentoring, monitoring, and leading RFQ project teams.
• Coordinate with Commercial and Operations Leaders to execute new business and existing customer projects.
• Refine and lead the estimating function of the company.
• Establish and drive best practices in the design and estimating process across sales, operations, and purchasing.
• Understand manufacturing facility capabilities to support Sales Stage Gate processes.
• Represent the company as a knowledgeable leader in transport packaging design.
• Guide and mentor team members in daily engineering responsibilities and career development.
• Lead recruiting and hiring efforts for technical sales support roles as needed.
• Create and maintain packaging engineering specifications and standards utilizing CAD, 3D modeling software, and related tools.
• Work directly with customers as a designer, engineer, or project leader.
• Supervise design projects and Engineering team members.
• Develop and improve department and company processes related to engineering and estimating.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Packaging Engineering or related field.
• 5–10 years of experience in corrugate paper and/or wood transport packaging manufacturing.
• Experience with wood pallets and crates, corrugate containers, and internal protective packaging fittings.
• Proficiency with ArtiosCAD, SolidWorks, IronCAD, and related packaging CAD software.
• Experience working directly with customers in a design, engineering, or project leadership capacity.
• Strong communication, leadership, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing and engineering environment.v

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This role is based out of a Conner Industries facility, with flexibility for remote work as needed.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change.

EEO Statement

Conner Industries provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Conner Industries complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Conner Industries does not disqualify applicants that test positive for THC on the pre-employment drug screen. As permitted by state law, applicants being considered for positions with the following responsibilities: CDL Drivers, Forklift Operators, Sales, Maintenance, Management, and all Corporate positions, must pass a drug and alcohol test, done through an outside vendor, Quest Diagnostics, before beginning work in that position. Refusal to submit to testing will result in disqualification for the desired position.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off - Accrued Immediately, Available at 30 days
• 8 Company Paid Holidays
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement Program - Including Trade Schools
• Training & Development