Packaging Engineer - VAVE

Your Skills and Expertise

• To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M is looking for candidates who meet the following minimum qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in packaging engineering, packaging development, packaging optimization, or VAVE within manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Strong technical knowledge of transport packaging, protective packaging, packaging materials, and packaging design principles.
• Experience leading cost reduction and packaging optimization initiatives across manufacturing and supply chain operations.
• Knowledge of packaging validation methodologies and distribution testing standards (ISTA preferred).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate technical and commercial trade-offs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and Power BI.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Additional Qualifications That Could Help You Succeed Even Further

• Demonstrated success in delivering VAVE or continuous improvement projects with measurable cost savings.
• Experience working with cross-functional global teams involving Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics, Quality, and R&D.
• Hands-on knowledge of ISTA distribution testing, packaging validation, and transportation simulation testing.
• Experience using SAP, BPCS, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems, ArtiosCAD, TOPS, CAPE Pack, or other packaging design and pallet optimization software.
• Strong understanding of corrugated packaging, plastics, paper-based materials, protective packaging, returnable packaging, and sustainable packaging solutions.
• Knowledge of packaging regulations, environmental compliance, recyclability, and circular economy initiatives.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Design for Manufacturing (DFM), and Design for Supply Chain principles.
• Proven project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced global environment.
• Self-motivated with strong stakeholder management, influencing, and collaboration skills.
• Passion for innovation and developing customer-centric packaging solutions that balance performance, sustainability, and cost.
• Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.

3M Global Terms of Use and Privacy Statement