- Professional
- Oficina en Lewisburg
Our team is expanding and looking to add a Packaging Engineer. We are looking for a dynamic and driven candidate who is interested in joining a fast-growing global company in the automotive sector.
The Packaging Engineer will oversee designs and specify product packaging to ensure product integrity under varying shipping conditions.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop, source, and test appropriate/cost-conscious packaging designs adhering to multiple OEM packaging requirements
- WIP, Export, Service, Production Returnable, Production Expendable
- Provide packaging estimates/quotes to Cost Estimating team / Program Management
- Generate detailed and accurate work instructions
- Support packaging cost reduction efforts
- Cost calculation – returnable vs. expendable packaging studies
- Develop and maintain project activity schedules for packaging designs to coordinate with product launch including pre-production activities
- Work with cross-functional teams to understand the appropriate user needs for class ‘A’ parts with various surface coatings (paint, anodizing, bright trim, etc.)
- Ability to interface effectively with plant workers, program management, engineering, quality, finance, customers, suppliers
- Lead packaging innovation both at the project level and within the packaging organization
- Work closely with manufacturing to implement packaging designs for a smooth transition
- Maintain and develop supplier relations, assist in problem solving activities with packaging suppliers including trouble shooting problems with existing packaging (packs/dunnage)
- Coordination of modifications for packaging components with suppliers
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS
- BS in Packaging or equivalent
- 2-5 years packaging experience
- Prior automotive industry experience
- OEM / Tier 1 experience a plus
- Parts include -Painted, plastic injection molded, bright steel, chrome, anodized parts (class ‘A’ surface)
- Familiar with packaging materials – corrugated, plastic, laminates, wood, chip, PE bags, foam, expendable packaging, returnable packaging
- Packaging design experience, a plus
- Experience implementing returnable and expendable container programs is a necessity
- Knowledgeable of domestic and international packaging standards/practices/regulations
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task - self-starter
- Troubleshoot new and existing packaging problems involving designs, materials and processes
- Strong communications (oral/written), presentation and organization skills
