Material Handling​/Packaging Engineer - Automotive

Job Description

This opportunity requires 50% overnight travel to our client’s U.S. locations.

Project manage the design, development, testing, procurement and validation of automotive (or similar) packaging including steel shipping racks, custom and standard returnable containers, and expendable containers for both domestic and international applications.

• Initiate and maintain customer‑specific packaging database for assigned parts.
• Perform change management to assess impact of changes in part physical characteristics, suppliers, and process requirements.
• Coordinate with customer stakeholders, logistics partners, and part suppliers to establish project schedule, design criteria, procurement strategy, and fleet size requirements.
• Plan and direct activities concerning the design, prototyping, testing and delivery of containers including design reviews, first article inspections, laboratory testing, over‑the‑road testing, problem solving and troubleshooting.
• Provide on‑site launch support to validate packaging meets program requirements.
• Monitor supplier conformance. Schedule and hold coordination meetings. Write meeting minutes. Participate in open issues meetings and presentations.
• Consult with customer departments and packaging suppliers to determine costs and feasibility of producing proposed packaging.
• May advise customers on efficient packaging procedures, innovations in packaging materials and various applications within the supply chain.
• Support the development of presentation materials for customer presentations and may lead customer presentations.
• Lead and manage individual projects in a team environment.

BS degree in Packaging from an accredited university preferred or a 4‑year degree in an engineering discipline.

6+ years of progressively more responsible previous experience.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized and able to effectively manage a large amount of data and communications.
• Basic proficiency in AutoCAD preferred but not required.

Ghafari Associates, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / affirmative action employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in the employment application process.