CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact.
What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model.
Are you passionate about driving innovation at the intersection of engineering and digital technology? Our Global Product Innovation team is seeking a Product Innovation Engineer to lead cutting-edge product development initiatives that support our global serialization strategy. In this role, you'll work cross-functionally with teams around the world to evaluate new materials, manage testing programs, and deliver data-driven insights that shape the future of our digital products. If you're a hands-on engineer with strong analytical skills, a knack for technical reporting, and a drive for continuous improvement—this is your opportunity to make a global impact.
Key Responsibilities May Include:
- Deliver engineering design and analysis services to support a variety of projects and initiatives.
- Interface with internal teams and external partners to coordinate project activities and communicate results.
- Set up and perform testing or evaluation activities according to specified methods, ensuring accuracy and reliability of results.
- Analyse technical data using appropriate tools, providing clear observations, insights, and recommendations.
- Utilise engineering software and data analysis tools to interpret technical documents and support decision-making.
- Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance processes, reduce project times, and improve quality.
- Support project management activities, tracking progress, completion, and quality of deliverables.
- Ensure adherence to safety policies and contribute to a culture of operational excellence and risk mitigation.
Global Product Innovation - Digital Engineer
Position Purpose
Support global digital strategy through a product development initiatives
Manage inventory, monitor internal testing, analyse and report on results.
Construct engineering reports including, statistical analysis of all laboratory generated data, to enable decision making
Lead digital product innovation initiatives and provide technical expertise for digital related programs
Evaluate new materials, processes and solutions to enable serialization and digital product programs.
Ability to work cross-functionally with procurement, quality, operations, and digital teams globally
Key contacts
Global Product Innovation team including IC and PTT leaders
Global Digital team
Global Process Engineering
Engineering/development consultancies
Professional and regulatory bodies, and expert institutes.
Pallet manufacturers, timber, and hardware suppliers.
Customers – retailers and manufacturers.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field required
Candidate must be a highly analytical, hands-on person with strong technical skills
Hands on experience working in a high-performance testing or product development and design facility
High-level data analysis, technical reporting, and project management skills
Proven ability to interpret engineering documents, schematics, and technical manuals
Strong communication skills, in order to present technical information clearly throughout different levels
Capable of managing multiple projects at the same time
Well versed in Microsoft Office products and data analysis software
Proficiency in engineering software/tools like Statistica, MiniTab, and Python
Passion for continuous improvement, innovation, and data analysis
Skilled in data-driven design and analytical problem-solving
Ability to excel independently and as a member of cross-functional teams
Knowledge of pallet characteristics & properties
Experience
3-5 experience in technical environments related to product development, design, or engineering.
Experience analyzing critical data, experimental design, and engineering technical documentation
Managing data through statistical software like Statistica
Required Skills and Knowledge
Data synthesis and analysis skills
Understanding of material properties relevant to product design and optimization
Working understanding of design of experiments methods and tools
Product testing methods and data evaluation
Project management, networking, and collaboration skills
Strong data analysis skills
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
Strong desire to engage and participate in cross-functional teams
Skilled in the use of MS Office productivity tools especially Excel & Power Point
Desirable Skills and Knowledge
Working knowledge of adhesives, films, and plastics
Working knowledge of wireless systems and data logging
Working knowledge of programming and electrical systems.
Complex product assembly and product configuration management
Capex project management-experience
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
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What We Do
CHEP is a global leader in managed, returnable and reusable packaging solutions, serving many of the world's largest companies in sectors such as consumer goods, fresh produce, beverage and automotive. CHEP’s service is environmentally sustainable and increases efficiency for customers while reducing operating risk and product damage. CHEP’s 7,500-plus employees and 300 million pallets and containers offer unbeatable coverage and exceptional value, supporting more than 500,000 customer touch-points in 49 countries. Our customer portfolio includes global companies and brands such as Procter & Gamble, Sysco, Kellogg's, Kraft, Nestlé, Ford and GM. CHEP is part of Brambles Limited. For more information, visit www.chep.com.
Reliability. Flexibility. The success of your business depends on both. With CHEP, you can be confident that you’ll get the equipment you need, when and where you need it. Our scale is unmatched, with more than 110 million pallets and over 530 service centers across North America. So you no longer need to worry about seasonal peaks or unexpectedly high demand.
With our broad array of solutions and our pragmatic, roll-up-your-sleeves know-how, we give our consumer goods customers the platforms, the quality, the supply and the support they need to make more money on every unit load. Because everything just works better.
