Packaging Engineer (Industrial Solutions)

BorgWarner • Arden, NC

87d • $78,800 - $108,350

About The Position

The BorgWarner Arden campus offers two world class technical centers and a cutting-edge manufacturing facility that designs and produces turbos, fan, and fan drive components for the automotive industry. This position will be based at the BorgWarner Arden facility in Western North Carolina and will transition to a new facility with a specific location to be finalized. BorgWarner is seeking a Packaging Engineer to lead the design and implementation of packaging solutions for a new product launch. This role requires a detail-oriented and innovative professional who can ensure packaging meets regulatory, environmental, and operational requirements across the supply chain, warehousing, and manufacturing processes.

Requirements

• BS in Industrial Engineering, Packaging Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Experience with SAP and CAD tools preferred.
• Packaging design to consider validation requirements such as shaker testing and/or rust prevention.
• Ability to facilitate and problem solve based on validation testing.
• Must be able to design and/or have input to packaging designs.
• Ability to use CAD preferred.
• Detailed planning around pipeline packaging/dunnage calculations based on volumes and logistic lead times.
• Work with vendors to improve delivery, cost, and/or quality.
• Experience with problem-solving tools such as 8D, Five Whys, etc.
• Business acumen to write capital appropriation requests and understand complex cost-saving options.
• Adheres to current health, safety, and environmental policies.
• Identify and/or close via corrective actions safety concerns around packaging.
• Experienced in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Able to communicate to all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead packaging design for new product launches based on detailed BOMs.
• Ensure packaging meets validation standards (e.g., shaker testing, rust prevention).
• Collaborate with internal teams, suppliers, and customers to align packaging strategies.
• Identify and implement cost-saving and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support corrective actions for packaging-related quality and safety issues.
• Analyse customer volume curves to optimize packaging and logistics.
• Plan pipeline packaging and dunnage based on volume forecasts and lead times.
• Utilize CAD tools for packaging design and SAP for logistics planning.
• Apply structured problem-solving tools (e.g., 8D, Five Whys).
• Write capital appropriation requests and evaluate cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental policies.
• Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.

Benefits

• Day 1 Medical Coverage with potential of no monthly premium.
• Onsite Health Clinic for employees and dependents (age 14 and over) at no cost.
• Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Coverage.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program after 18 months.
• Retirement Savings Plan (401k) with a matching program.
• Company paid holidays and vacation starting Day 1.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree