Asia based Sourcing & Development Department manages the development process and are the eyes, ears, and hands of the Global teams. In this role you will primarily support the SBC packaging development and testing, working closely with the teams in the US and with packaging suppliers and manufacturers at Asia.
The candidate will work in Specialized office in Taichung, Taiwan. Travel domestic Taiwan and international (Up to 30% of time).
Role Responsibilities
Ensures packaging development spec’s, colors, costs, and testing results meet the expectations, provide a summary of feedback and validation results, review DFMs, manage pack out operations to provide guidance and training.
Support and attending new product builds.
Troubleshoot technical issues (e.g., process, test, design, or manufacturing related) and provide recommendations and corrective actions.
Perform original design work occasionally (e.g., concept ideation, design, development, documentation creation).
Lead the sustainable packaging design program for bike and components, act as leader in diagnosing, solving, and defining a corrective action plan when packaging issues arise that threaten production.
Work with SBC and manufacturers to develop new sustainable products, materials, finishes and best practices to protect various products in all shipping environments while in line with the design direction.
Ability to learn, implement and use the new package sustainable material, process, and design software.
Manage Packaging information: pricing, approvals, test results, photos, color matching, development project specification and descriptions.
Maintain Development Project status & timeline in PLM systems
Maintain Graphic Project status & timeline in PLM systems
Send Weekly Report(s) Every Monday on project status
Travel
Attend Tradeshows, Vendors, Events, Field, Specialized offices as needed.
Skills & Knowledge
Bachelor’s degree in packaging engineering or relevant manufacturing work experience.
Good communication skills, both in English and Mandarin/Taiwanese, including listening, speaking, reading and writing.
Knowledge of packing materials, production processes and specifications.
Proficiency in packaging 2D and 3D CAD applications.
Experience in managing multiple packaging projects in a cross-functional environment.
Knowledge of Adobe Design Suite
Familiar with MS system (Outlook, Excel etc.)
Knowledge of Oracle Agile system is a plus.
Experience
3+ Years work experience at packaging factories or OEM factories.
Experience with working both in the office and at manufacturing sites
