Packaging Engineer

Minth North America • Lewisburg, TN

102d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• BS in Packaging or equivalent
• 2-5 years packaging experience
• Prior automotive industry experience
• OEM / Tier 1 experience a plus
• Familiar with packaging materials – corrugated, plastic, laminates, wood, chip, PE bags, foam, expendable packaging, returnable packaging
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Packaging design experience, a plus

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

What This Job Offers

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