Packaging Engineer

Minth North AmericaLewisburg, 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
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