Job Description

This position requires an experienced professional to architect the entire Packaging/Containerization strategy for a global automaker, develop packaging systems, and establish contract packaging organizations. The role involves developing cost-effective solutions, secondary packaging systems, and qualifying shipping solutions, requiring partnership with Supply Chain, Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Finance.

Responsibilities

• Propose, evaluate, and implement packaging systems based on customer requirements, plant operation processes, logistics, distribution, warehousing, and regulatory requirements
• Establish packaging strategy at the commodity level for new product introductions, cost savings, or other supply chain improvement
• Develop benchmarking methodology and execute assessments across the manufacturing footprint within North America with replication globally
• Implement process improvements jointly with packaging vendors and Supply Chain
• Assist in vendor selection and management for packaging materials and services
• Perform design analysis, computer simulations, and packaging validation testing of packaging and container designs
• Create and release material and packaging specifications for new products, and changes to existing products
• Provide single point Packaging Engineering technical leadership and direction for plant operations and product lines
• Provide technical packaging direction to various levels of the organization, other functional disciplines, including quality, operations, supply chain, manufacturing, logistics, marketing and sales, and outside design and manufacturing sources
• Collaborate with external standards organizations in packaging to stay informed of new trends and technology that can apply to the organization

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering
• 2+ years total in Packaging Engineering with thorough knowledge of Supply Chain systems and processes
• 2+ years of related automotive industry experience
• 2+ years full scope global project management experience
• In depth knowledge of materials, processes, and application of these as used in shipping container and packaging system design
• High level of analytical ability where problems are complex
• Demonstrate Strong written and oral Communications
• High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others

Benefits

• No benefits