Job Abstract

At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.  

Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place. 

Dow has an exciting opportunity for a Packaging Engineer, located in Plaquemine, LA.

The Packaging Engineer provides packaging specific technical support throughout the entire value chain. Ensures packaging designs are optimized and considerations are given to material, equipment and supplier selection; impact on manufacturing operations and logistics productivity; functional and regulatory requirements; functional and business strategies; cost rationalization; and customer expectations that result in creating a competitive advantage for packaged products. Entry level to a professional career progression. Receives instruction, guidance and direction from more senior level roles. Requires conceptual knowledge of theories, practices, and procedures within job discipline. Performs routine assignments and solves standard problems using existing procedures. Applies general knowledge of business developed through education or past experience. Analyzes information and standard practices to make judgments.

• Manages packaging support and project requests per assigned business aligned, commodity and specialization areas.
• Develops and maintains packaging expertise across diverse packaging types, materials, processes, equipment and technology.
• Understands and applies new technology to ensure that Dow packaging and delivery systems technology is “best in class”.
• Provides knowledge/experience/leadership to solve packaging related issues.
• Provides project documentation and communication for all packaging support and project requests, including quality issues and QN management.
• Develops optimized package designs for new product launches and packaging improvements that ensure user safety, product protection, environmental impact, and optimized cost that can be integrated into production and packaging facilities.
• Works in partnership with Package Purchasing, Operations, Site Logistics, EH&S, and Transportation Safety & Security to ensure Supply Chain and Dow’s goals are met.

The critical competencies required for success are: act upon and lead safety requirements, interpersonal effectiveness, understanding customer needs, team work, taking initiative, problem solving skills, technical proficiency and analytical skills

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Engineering or relevant military experience at or above a U.S. E6 ranking or Canadian Petty Officer 2nd Class or Sergeant.

• A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States.  No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.

• Experience in a manufacturing or supply chain environment

Additional Note:  Domestic relocation assistance is available for this role and may be provided based on eligibility.

Benefits – What Dow offers you 

We invest in you. 

Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career.? You bring your background, talent and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.  

Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee: 

• Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives. 
• Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental and emotional well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it. 
• Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals. 
• Become a Dow shareholder through various employee stock programs.
• Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building. 
• Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs. 
• Global Paid Time Off (PTO) policies:
  • Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).  
  • ?Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.  
  • Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation. 

Join our team, we can make a difference together. 

About Dow

Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employ approximately 35,900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $45 billion in 2023. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. ????Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting www.dow.com.

As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment.  We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available on www.dow.com.