Packaging Engineer

Job Summary

The Packaging Engineer is responsible for developing, testing, and implementing packaging solutions for inbound raw materials, production work in progress, new product innovation and finished packs for shipment to customer domestic US and international. This role works closely with engineering, operations, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure packaging supports safe handling, regulatory compliance, efficient material flow, and cost‑effective production. The Packaging Engineer drives continuous improvement, resolves packaging‑related issues, and supports new product launches by creating robust, scalable packaging systems tailored to the unique requirements of high‑voltage energy storage products.

• Design and develop protective packaging for lithium‑ion battery modules and packs, ensuring durability, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct packaging validation testing, including vibration, drop, compression, and thermal testing.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and EHS team to support production and safety requirements.
• Create and maintain packaging specifications, drawings, and documentation for internal and external use.
• Develop returnable and expendable packaging solutions for inbound materials and outbound shipments.
• Optimize packaging for efficient line‑side presentation, ergonomics, and space utilization.
• Ensure all packaging meets DOT, UN38.3, IATA, and other hazardous‑material shipping regulations for domestic US and international shipping.
• Work with suppliers in combination with Purchasing and New Product Innovation to source materials, evaluate prototypes, optimize packout, and approve final packaging designs.
• Support new product launches by developing packaging from prototype through mass production.
• Lead continuous improvement projects focused on cost reduction, damage prevention, and sustainability.
• Investigate packaging‑related issues in production or logistics and drive corrective actions.
• Maintain packaging bills of materials and ensure alignment with changing product and process requirements.
• Adhere to federal and state regulations and all company policies, processes, and procedures.
• Perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.
• Maintain predictable and reliable attendance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering or related engineering degree.
• Minimum five years of experience with Hazmat product packaging, handling, and shipment.
• Lithium‑ion packaging and handling experience preferred.
• Familiarity with regulations, import/export, and trade compliance.
• Strong proficiency in Engineering Resource Planning (ERP) systems; PLEX experience preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office suite products.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to work under pressure.
• Strong written communication skills demonstrated through the preparation of reports and presentations.

• Focuses on quality: drives work results with a quality focus on actions and results.
• Decision making & analysis: makes sound decisions based on data‑driven analysis and judgment; identifies root causes of problems.
• Continual improvement: displays a consistent orientation toward producing high‑quality products or services while focusing on sustainability.
• Takes initiative: exhibits strong drive for results and success; conveys a sense of urgency and drives issues to closure.
• Works safely: demonstrates safe behaviors, aware of potential risks and threats in the workplace.
• Delivers results: achievement‑oriented, feeling urgency to reach goals.
• Teamwork: cooperates with others to accomplish team goals and organizational objectives.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Works in a temperature‑controlled office environment with occasional work in industrial environments not temperature‑controlled.
• Occasionally moves about in industrial environments, on uneven terrain.
• Noise level can be moderately loud.
• May be required to travel to and navigate a variety of sites to fully…