Packaging Engineer

Packaging Engineer – Auburn Hills

Directs and coordinates daily activities centered on the packaging needs for the Materials organization. Primary role of the Packaging Engineer is to manage packaging innovation and development. This person will be responsible to drive continuous improvement of package performance and economics through better design engineering, and innovation initiatives.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Responsible for implementing, improving and maintaining the Packaging standards for inbound components and raw material

· Responsible for implementing customer packaging standards for outbound material in alignment with business objectives

· Design proper packaging to protect and preserve product

· Develop plant specific packaging guidelines complying with Corporate Guidelines while considering safety, plant specific racking, line side presentation needs, and equipment constraints

· Acquire and assess pertinent benchmark data to effectively plan strategies and allow data based decision making using company’s continuous improvement processes.

· Work with indirect suppliers to assure supplier conformance to packing item specifications

· Work with direct suppliers to assure supplier conformance to packaging standards

· Monitor and maintain packaging costs and lead projects to reduce packaging costs

· Monitor and maintain packaging Bills of Materials

· Maintain specifications on all packaging items and assign part numbers for new packaging items

· Maintain item master standard pack quantity and audit for conformance

· Assist in negotiating Indirect Purchasing agreements specific to packaging

· Provide packaging quotes, as required, using company approved packaging suppliers

· Other duties as a assigned

MINIMUM LEVEL OF EDUCATIONAL & TRAINING:

· Direct work experience in packaging for manufacturing, preferably in Automotive

· A Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering or related field of study

· Knowledge and or experience in Plastics injection molding

· Extensive experience in rigid container design (aesthetics, mold ability, hinged lids and assembly)

· Experience working with industrial designers and CAD designers in the early stage of innovation

· Design/specification, engineering drawings/specs, engineering change control, various returnable & expendable packaging media

· Experience with inventory management, material flow and line side presentation.

MINIMUM LEVEL OF KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

· TN-L132F.0

· Analytical skills to independently evaluate and develop solutions

· Proficiency with MS Office and CAD tools as required

· Attention to Detail

· Deadline Oriented

· Ability to Work with a Diverse Team

· Thrive in a Fast-Paced Environment

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

· Ability to communicate articulately and effectively, both oral and verbal, with clients, and all levels within the organization.

TRAVEL:

· Open to travel domestically and internationally with valid ID through State and U.S borders.