Packaging Engineer

## Packaging Engineer Apply remote type:
Client site locations:
Client - Indiana time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
R-100352
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* Job Description:

**** General

Summary:

** This role will oversee packaging from prototype design through RFQ, supplier selection, procurement, validation, and production readiness, ensuring parts are protected, cost-effective, ergonomic, and delivered in alignment with program timing.  
** This position will also be expected to work on-site at a client location in Warsaw, Indiana.
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* Essential Job Functions:

*** Lead shipping packaging development from prototype concept through procurement and production readiness.
* Review part characteristics, handling requirements, supplier locations, transportation modes, point-of-use needs, and quality requirements to define appropriate packaging solutions.
* Support the Purchasing team by reviewing expendable packaging forms and supplier-submitted packaging costs to ensure pricing is aligned with market trends.
* Drive cost and density improvements for expendable packaging.
* Coordinate prototype packaging builds, design reviews, stakeholder approvals, fit checks, and validation testing to confirm part protection and usability.
* Support RFQ packages, quote reviews, supplier selection, purchase order timing, and production packaging release with Purchasing and Supply Chain.
* Work with packaging suppliers, fabricators, part suppliers, Manufacturing, Quality, Logistics, and Engineering to resolve design, timing, cost, and quality issues.
* Ensure packaging supports safe handling, ergonomic requirements, labeling standards, damage prevention, storage efficiency, and point-of-use delivery.
* Track risks, open issues, supplier deliverables, prototype completion, validation results, purchase order status, and production packaging delivery timing.
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* Employment Qualifications:

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* Education / Experience:

*** Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
* 3+ years of experience in packaging engineering, logistics, or manufacturing engineering, preferably in automotive or high-volume manufacturing.
* ** 2+ years of experience as expendable packaging estimator or expendable packaging buyer is required.
*** Hands on experience developing, validating, and launching shipping packaging solutions for automotive or high-volume manufacturing programs.
* Experience developing returnable and expendable packaging solutions, including racks, custom dunnage, standard containers, bulk containers, and supplier-provided packaging.
* Experience with automotive launch timing, prototype builds, production validation, and SOP readiness.
* Experience identifying cost reduction opportunities through right-sizing, standard containers, improved pack density, reusable packaging, and supplier ownership strategies.
** Skills/

Competencies:

*** Familiarity with packaging specification forms, packaging guidelines, PFEP data, fleet sizing, density studies, and containerization strategies.
* Working knowledge of CAD drawings, STEP files, packaging prints, and supplier design reviews.
* Understanding of ergonomic, quality, transportation, labeling, and damage prevention requirements for inbound shipping packaging.
* Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.
* Able to work effectively with Purchasing, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, suppliers, and packaging fabricators.
* Knowledge of packaging validation methods, including prototype reviews, fit checks, shaker testing, over-the-road testing, and first article approvals.
* Ability to support RFQs, quote reviews, supplier selection, purchase order planning, and production packaging release.
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* Physical Requirements:

*** Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
* Ability to stand, walk, and perform shop-floor reviews, supplier reviews, and packaging inspections for extended periods.
* Ability to work in manufacturing, warehouse, prototype, and supplier environments as needed.
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