Packaging Lead Engineer

About the role

In this role you will be responsible for setting up the enterprise packaging strategy and technology roadmap while leading a group of engineers.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain packaging standards for automation, returnable, and expendable execution; publish controlled specifications and playbooks
• Lead governance for exceptions/waivers; chair the standards review board and manage change control (ECO/ECN)
• Define common footprints and automation execution standards; align with safety/quality and sustainability requirements
• Own enterprise packaging data architecture and tools (spec/PFEP, cartonization, labeling, image vaults): governance, permissions, and data-quality SLAs
• Standardize master data (part-to-pack links, dunnage IDs, test results, sustainability attributes) and audit routines; lead training and adoption
• Select/administer cartonization and labeling systems (GS1/AIAG compliant), including template libraries and formal change control
• Set/enforce ID standards (serialization, barcode/QR/RFID), labeling, and traceability checkpoints (ship/receive scans, gate checks)
• Own the portfolio/roadmap for packaging materials, formats, and automation; prioritize pilots with success criteria and scale proven solutions
• Conduct market/technology scouting; partner with suppliers/startups to mature innovations into standards
• Develop KPIs/dashboards; monitor compliance and drive corrective actions with site leaders
• Mentor regional teams; build capability via training, playbooks, and office hours
• Lead and set workload for a team of packaging engineers for new model launch and serialization projects

Requirements

• BS in Packaging Engineering (preferred) or ME/IE
• 7–10+ years in packaging or logistics engineering, including multi-site standards/systems ownership in automotive/Tier-1 or similar high-volume manufacturing
• Hands-on with PFEP/spec databases, cartonization (TOPS/Cape or WMS-native), labeling, and GS1/AIAG compliance
• Experience integrating packaging data with ERP/PLM/WMS (e.g., SAP/Oracle; Teamcenter/Windchill); strong Excel/BI; familiarity with APIs/MDM concepts
• Working knowledge of ISTA/ASTM transit testing, load-securement, and sustainability/EPR considerations
• CAD & Packaging: SolidWorks/NX/CATIA; ArtiosCAD for corrugated/dunnage; read drawings, GD&T, basic tolerance stacks

Benefits

Attractive compensation package
Recognition awards, company events, family events, university discount options and many more perks.
Gender Pay Equality
Autoliv is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Autoliv does not discriminate in any aspect of employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Autoliv does business.

Pay

Compensation details will be provided during the interview process.

Schedule

The schedule for this position will be discussed during the interview process.