• Participate in New Product Development teams, to deliver new products to market in a timely fashion. Work closely with global suppliers, engineering, product management, Aesthetics Design group, operations / manufacturing, and strategic purchasing to develop cost effective and robust packaging solutions.
• Oversee and manage complete packaging development process, including the creation of packaging designs, prototype development, and performance testing.
• Troubleshoot new and existing packaging problems involving designs, materials and processes and provide creative, timely, and cost-effective solutions.
• Help establish standards and guidelines for supplier evaluation. With the Procurement team - Evaluate and select packaging suppliers; With Supplier Quality Engineering - conduct strategic supplier reviews.
• Build strong relationships with Procurement Engineering to optimize packaging supply base for cost, lead time, quality, localization, standardization and compliance with customer, regulatory, and internal requirements.
• Will identify and implement cost saving initiatives related to packaging materials, labor, efficiency, transportation, quality and warehousing.
• Possess specialized skills to define and recommend test methods to validate packaging designs. Develop and implement comprehensive test plans to ensure that packaging meets or exceeds internal and customer specifications.
• Work with the manufacturing engineering to ensure that the packaging designs are optimized for use in Lutron manufacturing plants.
• Stay aligned to Lutron's culture and values:
  • Be passionate
  • Be flexible and adaptable to changing markets
  • Be an innovative thinker
  • Be customer focused
  • Be ethical

• A BS in Mechanical Engineering is required, a BS in Packaging Science or Packaging Engineering is preferred.
• Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA is required
• Must have 5+ years of experience in Industrial or Consumer Packaging
• Problem solving and decision-making skills are necessary
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team
• Must have good communication skills, orally and in writing; the ability to communicate orally with customers, management, and coworkers is crucial
• Understanding of process improvement, quality improvement concepts is needed. Should have experience in rapid prototyping.
• Must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD packaging design software, in addition to other typical computer skills (i.e.. MS Office)
• Willingness to travel Globally up to 15% of the time, sometimes with little notice.

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