Packaging Engineer Senior (Isla Guadalupe)

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

Packaging Design & Development

• Lead the design and development of innovative packaging solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of lighting products, ensuring the balance between protection, aesthetics, functionality and total cost.
• Collaborate with product designers, engineers, and marketing teams to ensure packaging aligns with product design specifications and brand identity.
• Collaborate with our transportation and distribution network partners to optimize packaging and palletizing formats and materials to maximize space utilization, reduce costs, and improve transportation efficiency.
• Develop detailed CAD drawings and 3D models that can be utilized to test through virtual simulations and/or produce packaging prototypes with engineering tools like SolidWorks, AutoCAD, ArtiosCAD and others.
• Define and execute packaging design reviews to meet production timelines, cost targets, and performance metrics.

Testing & Validation

• Design and conduct rigorous testing ISTA protocols (e.g., drop tests, vibration tests, compression tests) to ensure packaging integrity under real-world conditions.
• Analyze testing results, identify potential vulnerabilities, and iterate on packaging designs to improve durability and reliability.
• Develop standardized testing procedures to be followed by quality assurance teams, ensuring that all packaging meets industry standards and internal quality benchmarks.

Continuous Improvement and Innovation

• Stay at the forefront of packaging industry innovations and trends, bringing fresh ideas to the table to improve packaging designs and processes.
• Continuously monitor packaging performance across the product lifecycle, analyzing customer feedback, returns data, and supply chain issues to implement improvements.
• Data Analysis - Evaluate current product packaging designs vs. cost-of-quality data sets to identify and recommend opportunities for product quality and cost‑out opportunities while maintaining or improving product integrity for customer satisfaction.
• Champion the adoption of new technologies, including automation in packaging, to streamline processes and reduce time to market.

Collaboration and Cross Functional Teamwork

• Collaborate with logistics teams to ensure packaging solutions are optimized for the supply chain, reducing the risk of damage during transportation and improving operational efficiency.
• Partner with marketing and design teams to ensure packaging aligns with brand aesthetics and enhances the consumer experience.
• Conduct training and workshops for internal teams on packaging best practices, cost‑saving opportunities, and sustainability initiatives.

Regulatory Compliance and Standards Adherence

• Ensure all packaging designs comply with international regulations, including safety, labeling, and environmental standards (e.g., ISO, ASTM, EN standards).
• Keep abreast of global packaging regulations and industry trends, adjusting packaging designs as necessary to meet new compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to navigate regulatory landscapes in different regions and markets, ensuring smooth product distribution globally.

Supplier and Vendor Management

• Work closely with Acuity Sourcing team members, integral suppliers and packaging manufacturers to recommend the highest‑quality, most cost‑effective materials that meet corporate sustainability and performance standards.
• Collaborate with sourcing Team members to assist with technical specifications for supplier relationships, ensuring on‑time delivery, cost control, and adherence to specifications.
• Support sourcing negotiations for pricing and contractual terms with packaging vendors, balancing cost‑effectiveness with packaging performance.
• Perform regular quality audits and oversee the implementation of improvements based on feedback from production and customer service teams.

Sustainability and Eco‑Friendly Solutions

• Spearhead initiatives to reduce the environmental impact of packaging by researching and integrating sustainable materials and processes.
• Design packaging that minimizes waste, supports recyclability, and is compliant with environmental regulations (e.g., RoHS, WEEE, EPR).
• Conduct lifecycle assessments to evaluate the environmental impact and identify improvement opportunities.