Material Packaging Engineer

About the role

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience developing, validating, and launching shipping packaging solutions for automotive or high-volume manufacturing programs. 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.

Qualifications

• 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 an expendable packaging estimator or expendable packaging buyer.
• Experience developing returnable and expendable packaging solutions, including racks, custom dunnage, standard containers, bulk containers, and supplier-provided packaging.
• 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.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.
• Able to work effectively with Purchasing, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, suppliers, and packaging fabricators.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with automotive launch timing, prototype builds, production validation, and SOP readiness.
• 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.
• Experience identifying cost reduction opportunities through right-sizing, standard containers, improved pack density, reusable packaging, and supplier ownership strategies.
• Understanding of ergonomic, quality, transportation, labeling, and damage prevention requirements for inbound shipping packaging.

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.

Pay

The salary range for this position is dependent upon experience, education, and qualifications. Pay Range: $70 USD - $70 USD