Packaging Engineer - Fremont, CA & Sparks, NV & Austin, TX & Houston, TX

Location: Fremont, CA & Sparks, NV & Austin, TX & Houston, TX – Onsite. Local candidates preferred; GC and USC status considered.

About the role

The Packaging Engineer will lead end-to-end engineered packaging projects for Vehicle and Energy platforms, collaborating with cross‑functional teams to develop packaging solutions that meet quality, manufacturability, and sustainability goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end engineered packaging projects for Vehicle and Energy platforms
• Interface with Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, New Product Introduction, and Operations partners to gather and develop packaging requirements
• Partner with Supply Chain and Logistics to drive projects to enable the most efficient delivery of parts possible without sacrificing part quality or manufacturability
• Provide design direction and development plans of protective packaging containers, dunnage and unique shipping racks domestic and international
• Apply industrial design techniques of CAD, technical drawings, including datum structure, GD&T and tolerance stack up analysis
• Monitor KPIs and work with Packaging Design Engineers to develop world-class packaging standards and continue to improve upon them
• Drive expendable to returnable projects and participate in sustainability initiatives
• Manage project budgets, risks, and change management
• Assist in vendor selection and vendor management

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Packaging, Industrial Design, or equivalent work experience with evidence of exceptional ability

Skills

• Working knowledge of CAD, and technical drawings, including datum structure, GD&T and tolerance stack up analysis
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes including machining, welding, injection molding, etc.
• Strong knowledge in a large variety of materials (aluminum, steel, composites, foam, etc.)
• Experience with designing to standards such as ASTM, Mil‑Spec, etc.
• Strong understanding of packaging testing and validation
• Capable of managing multiple priorities at once without sacrificing quality of results
• Proficient in risk management and communication; team player with strong process and continuous improvement mindset
• Travel up to 30% required