Packaging Engineer

Job Description

We are looking for a Packaging Engineer to join the team immediately in McLean, VA. This will be a fully onsite role, from 8:30AM - 5PM, Monday - Friday.

This role requires direct, hands‑on supply chain experience. You must understand the full path a product takes — planning, sourcing, fabrication, logistics, delivery, and support — and be able to keep a project moving through every stage. As a Packaging / Supply Chain Systems Engineer, you’ll work with a cross‑functional team to develop the product and manage its movement through the entire cycle.

• Support planning activities, including estimating, BOM creation, scheduling, routing, and early technical scoping
• Build and refine 2D/3D models using PTC Creo, Autodesk Inventor, Solid Works, and Windchill
• Evaluate suppliers, qualify vendors, and support procurement with technical requirements
• Manage sourcing: pricing, lead times, POs, BAA/COO compliance, QC documentation, and vendor performance
• Oversee fabrication workflows including steel cutting, welding, machining, coatings, inspections, and NDE
• Support manufacturing fit‑ups, dimensional checks, and manufacturability reviews
• Coordinate logistics such as inbound materials, vendor‑to‑vendor moves, oversized shipments, port handling, and final delivery
• Prepare and support documentation including MTR packs, COC/COO documentation, inspection reports, and handling guides
• Track performance, delivery milestones, supply chain risks, and quality issues across all stages
• Work closely with the Program Management Team to align requirements, risks, and schedules
• Act as the technical bridge between BD, Engineering, suppliers, logistics partners, and customers
• Support warranty cases, vendor rework, and field modifications as required

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

• 5-10 years of experience in aerospace, heavy manufacturing, logistics engineering, or supply-chain optimization
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Materials, Systems or related field)
• Proven ability in mechanical design, product packaging, supply chain operations, platform or fixture engineering

• Proven capability in mechanical design, complex product packaging, supply chain operations, platform or fixture engineering, and cargo movement analysis.
• Familiar with CAD tools (Creo, or Inventor) and structural validation tools (FEA, test correlation).
• Understanding of logistics routing, carrier operations, and handling standards