Packaging Engineer

This position will be based at the BorgWarner Arden facility in Western North Carolina.

About the role

BorgWarner is seeking a Packaging Engineer to lead the continuous improvement for design and implementation of packaging solutions. This role requires a detail-oriented and innovative professional who can ensure packaging meets regulatory, environmental, and operational requirements across the supply chain, warehousing, and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead packaging design for new product launches based on detailed BOMs.
• Ensure packaging meets validation standards (e.g., shaker testing, rust prevention).
• Collaborate with internal teams, suppliers, and customers to align packaging strategies.
• Identify and implement cost-saving and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support corrective actions for packaging-related quality and safety issues.
• Analyze customer volume curves to optimize packaging and logistics.
• Plan pipeline packaging and dunnage based on volume forecasts and lead times.
• Utilize CAD tools for packaging design and SAP for logistics planning.
• Apply structured problem-solving tools (e.g., 8D, Five Whys).
• Write capital appropriation requests and evaluate cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental policies.
• Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• BS in Industrial Engineering, Packaging Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Experience with SAP and CAD tools preferred.
• Packaging design to consider validation requirements such as shaker testing and/or rust prevention.
• Strong experience with corrugated box and structural packaging design.
• Ability to facilitate and solve problems based on validation testing.
• Must be able to design and/or have input to packaging designs; ability to use CAD preferred.
• Detailed planning around pipeline packaging/dunnage calculations will be needed based on volumes and logistic lead times.
• Experience working with vendors to improve delivery, cost, and/or quality.
• Experience with problem-solving tools such as 8D, Five Whys, etc.
• Business acumen to write capital appropriation requests and understand complex cost-save options.
• Adherence to current health, safety, and environmental policies.
• Identify and/or close via corrective actions safety concerns around packaging.
• Experienced in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Able to communicate with all levels of the organization.

Benefits

• Day 1 Medical Coverage with potential of no monthly premium.
• Onsite Health Clinic for employees and dependents (age 14 and over) with potential of no cost.
• Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Coverage.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program after 18 months.
• Retirement Savings Plan (401k) with a matching program.
• Company paid holidays and vacation starting Day 1.

Pay

$70,400 - $96,800 per year