Req ID: 290363
NTT DATA Services strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.
We are currently seeking a Packaging Engineering Consultant to join our team in a hybrid role located in Minneapolis, Minnesota (US-MN), United States (US).
Who we are:
NTT DATA America strives to hire exceptional, innovative, and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. NTT DATA's supply chain consulting practice combines world-class expertise, leading-edge analytics, and market intelligence to deliver borderless, end-to-end solutions. We provide tailored, fact-based strategies that keep our clients at the forefront of change while forging the future of supply chain. Our top supply chain talent delivers actionable insights and measurable outcomes to some of today's largest and most complex supply chains.
How You'll Help Us:
As a Packaging Engineering Consultant you will help provide packaging engineering services to help clients develop and execute strategic and tactical packaging improvements that deliver supply chain cost reductions, customer experience improvements and sustainability programs.
How We Will Help You:
Joining NTT Data is not only a job, but a chance to grow your career. We will make sure to equip, enable and encourage you with the support of our Supply Chain Consulting practice at NTT DATA. We will help you grow your skills as you engage to grow and deliver increasingly valuable work.
Why the Role Is Important:
NTT Data's Packaging Optimization team provides packaging engineering and consulting services to help its clients develop and execute strategic and tactical packaging improvements that deliver supply chain cost reductions, customer experience improvements and sustainability enhancements.
Once You Are Here, You Will:
• Perform packaging design and concept development utilizing a wide variety of packaging materials and substrates, using 2D ArtiosCad or 3D SolidWorks modeling software
• Develop packaging prototypes and perform distribution testing activities to ISTA, ASTM, ISO or customized test protocols
• Conduct or assist in various packaging line trials, testing or handling simulations at client sites
• Present your packaging recommendations and findings via Powerpoint or other formats to client leadership for acceptance and approval
• Assist in conducting voice-of-customer interviews with various stakeholders and document packaging requirements, supply chain flows and hazards
• Participate in collaborative team brainstorm and ideation sessions
• Assist in the development of packaging total cost models and savings analysis
• Effectively engage and communicate with clients at all levels of the organization during the delivery process to earn their confidence and trust
• Maintain effective real-time and written interaction with clients
• Develop and maintain positive client relationships
Required Qualifications:
• Hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent education in Packaging Engineering or packaging related science
• 4+ months of packaging related science internship, co-op and/or full time experience.
• 1+ years of experience working within Excel and PowerPoint.
• Willing and able to travel 30-50% based on project requirements and/or client demand
Preferred Skills:
• Experience with packaging design and development software programs including ArtiosCAD, SolidWorks, Cape, TOPS, BestLoad
• Experience running Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) on packaging materials
• Knowledge of packaging development processes, prototyping and packaging testing, packaging specifications and guidelines, packaging and its influence on logistics and supply chain
• Exposure to Six Sigma methodologies and lean manufacturing principles
• Experience delivering results as a part of a project team (focus on packaging is preferred)
Ideal Mindset:
The ideal mindset of a Packaging Engineering Consultant involves the following key attributes: problem-solving orientation, an analytical mindset, attention to detail, innovative thinking, a collaborative approach, a sustainability focus, adaptability and excellent communication skills with a strong customer focus.
Must reside in the US, in the Minneapolis, MN area.
Where required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting pay range for this remote role is $60,000.00-$75,000.00. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate's actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance.
This position is eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution, flexible spending or health savings account, lifeand AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits.
About NTT DATA Services
NTT DATA Services is a recognized leader in IT and business services, including cloud, data and applications, headquartered in Texas. As part of NTT DATA, a $30 billion trusted global innovator with a combined global reach of over 80 countries, we help clients transform through business and technology consulting, industry and digital solutions, applications development and management, managed edge-to-cloud infrastructure services, BPO, systems integration and global data centers. We are committed to our clients' long-term success. Visit or LinkedIn to learn more.
NTT DATA Services is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants without regarding to race, color, religion, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter so that we may connect you with the appropriate team.
