Our consumer electronic client is looking for a Packaging Engineering Program Manager (Pkg EPM) to support the Product Experience (PX) team throughout the New Product Introduction (NPI) and Sustaining packaging development process. This includes schedule creation and coordination with inter-disciplinary teams to ensure packaging structure and artwork is developed and approved on-time. In addition to kicking off the NPI packaging development, which includes a workback schedule for structural development, testing, and builds (i.e. pack outs), the role requires Contract Manufacturer (CM) support for build validation, as well as Packaging Supplier support for structure development.
This role will require working closely with global, cross-functional team members (e.g., Packaging Engineering, Global Commodity Management, Industrial Design, Marketing, Product Management, Go-to-Market, Operations, Logistics, Technical Program Management). The Pkg EPM will oversee key aspects of product packaging via structural design, execution, test, and delivery; while motivating cross-functional teams to deliver the product(s), as per the program requirements. Process development and improvement are also key aspects of this role.
Key job responsibilities
Maintain close communication with Asia and US Engineering teams to ensure effective collaboration
Collaborate with engineers to structure and release packaging engineering components within Agile, including BOM changes within the respective xVT builds and sustaining
Support PX PM team in establishing full retail packout BOMs and the supporting logistics data required
Help connect the PX and Configuration Management teams; documenting and improving processes to facilitate scaling.
Standardize packaging BOMs and part numbers
Ensure Revision Change Orders (RCOs) clearly explain reasons for changes and alert required users
Develop and release reverse logistics print on demand label artwork
A day in the life
You will work across multiple organizations within Ring to ensure packaging bills of materials and components are set up correctly for internal and external partners, enabling as single source of truth for packaging information for manufacturing and procurement. The process to release parts, and any changes to those, will be one of the first areas to focus on improving the process on behalf of the Ring PX team, identifying opportunities to streamline and increase quality of information. This role will be quite flexible and will evolve throughout the time working with our cross-functional teams. Youll also have the opportunity to get creative in documenting the print on demand label artwork for our reverse logistics programs.
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8+ years working as a Packaging Design Program Manager
Proven experience in creating and managing schedules, coordinating with interdisciplinary teams, and ensuring timely development and approval of packaging structures and artwork.
Technical Expertise in Packaging Engineering
In-depth knowledge of packaging structure development, testing, and builds, including experience with Contract Manufacturer (CM) support and Packaging Supplier collaboration.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Ability to work closely with global, cross-functional team members (e.g., Packaging Engineering, Global Commodity Management, Industrial Design, Marketing, Product Management, Go-to-Market, Operations, Logistics, Technical Program Management) to oversee key aspects of product packaging.
Process Development and Improvement
Experience in documenting and improving processes to facilitate scaling, standardizing packaging BOMs and part numbers, and ensuring clear communication of Revision Change Orders (RCOs).
Creative Problem-Solving
Ability to develop and release reverse logistics print on demand label artwork, and identify opportunities to streamline processes and increase the quality of information.
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.