Description

  • you will design and develop returnable and expendable packaging for individual piece parts and bulk shipping to ensure the timely and efficient receipt and delivery of material. 
  • Proper packaging design includes part containment, protection, and optimization of transportation and other supply chain functions. 
  • Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: Establish packaging and processing specifications at the part number level for new product introductions, cost savings, or other supply chain improvement. 
  • Develop, communicate and maintain supplier packaging requirements. 
  • Lead initiatives and collaboration with suppliers and facilities changing packaging to improve efficiency within receiving, warehousing, and/or line-side delivery. 
  • Create packaging concepts and container layouts using 3D modeling software (i.e. Pro-E). 
  • Perform cost analysis and develop business cases for implementing packaging improvements. 
  • Procure and validate new packaging and containers during pilot phase. 
  • Audit supplier conformance to packaging specifications. 
  • Basic Qualifications: Bachelor of Science Degree in Packaging, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain or other field. 2-4 years of experience as a Packaging Engineer or Packaging Analyst. Top Candidates Will Also Have: Experience with Manufacturing Enterprise Packaging System. Experience in conducting cost analysis preparing business cases. 
  • Experience in supplier collaboration implementing packaging and logistics changes.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong interpersonal, teamwork, organization and communication skills. Knowledge and understanding of 6 Sigma project management principles. 
  • Develop and deploy creative / original solutions to complex problems. Experience within operations at a manufacturing environment. 
  • Knowledge and experience with Pack Assistant and Teamcenter.
  • Familiar with company policies and procedures with a strong department background. 
  • Additional packaging design experience in automotive or similar industry. Creo or Solid Works Packaging Modeling Experience.

Education

Any Graduate