Packaging Engineer

Job Responsibilities

• Packaging Engineers develop packaging for plastic bumpers and components in an automotive environment.
• Fascias (plastic parts) are packaged generally in 1-Tier, 2-Tier-, and 3-Tier steel racks with plastic corrugate and dunnage.
• Design bags to fit product to reduce handling damage.
• Design packaging utilizing software packages like AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
• Responsible for determining appropriate fleet sizes and rack densities.
• Conduct cost analysis to determine necessary packages designs, ie. Returnable Packaging vs. Expendable Packaging.
• Create and develop prototype packaging that meets many manufacturing environments.
• Identify Customer needs and expectations for the packaging of parts.
• Select sources for packaging. Obtain quotes & conduct cost analysis for feasibility.
• Maintain an Open Issues List for packaging and implement effective action plans to addressing concerns.
• Maintain Customer specifications for packaging and approval forms.

Requirements

• Engineering Degree, preferably in Packaging.
• 4 years work related experience with a strong Process/Product knowledge in conjunction with strong communication and team leadership skills may be substituted in lieu of degree.

Qualifications

• Must be respected by peers.
• Ability to think “out of the box” with a high energy level.
• Ability to drive change.
• Strong computer skills.
• Demonstrated group problem solving skills and facilitation skills.

Benefits

Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are. Recognized globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors, Magna provides everything needed, from materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly, to help automakers create sleek, state-of-the-art vehicles across the world.