Automotive Packaging Engineer

Manpower; New Tecumseth; On-site; CAD 84,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

ManpowerGroup, Inc. is assisting in recruiting a New Model Packaging Development Associate in Alliston, ON. This contract role supports the Packaging Engineering team for New Model and Mass Pro activities, from concept through production implementation.

The position requires an Engineering degree or technical diploma, at least 2 years of project management, and experience with CATIA V6 (3DX). The role involves collaboration with internal teams and external vendors to ensure timely packaging

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or technical diploma or related equivalent experience in developing packaging design.
• Minimum 2 years of project management experience, including developing project scope, creating and tracking schedules, and reporting.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Demonstrated experience with CATIA V6 (3DX).
• Microsoft Office skills, including Excel (using functions to manage and format data).

Responsibilities

• Design and develop returnable packaging for parts for domestic and export packaging, from concept to mass production implementation.
• Create and validate packaging designs in CATIA V6 (3DX).
• Manage packaging projects to meet budget and timeline expectations, ensuring deliverables move from development to implementation.
• Investigate packaging concerns for New Model and Mass Production, identify root causes, and drive quick corrective actions.
• Coordinate with internal teams, line associates, vendors and fabricators to secure packaging approvals and feasibility.

Skills

Project coordination

Problem solving

Education

Engineering Degree or Technical Diploma

Tools

CATIA V6 (3DX)

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client in Automotive industryis seeking a New Model Packaging Development Associate to join their team. As a New Model Packaging Development Associate, you will be part of the Packaging Engineering team supporting New Model and Mass Pro activities. The ideal candidate will have strong problem‑solving skills, excellent project coordination abilities, and the drive to deliver packaging solutions from concept to implementation.

New Model Packaging Development Associate

Contract Start Date- ASAP, Contract End Date- March 2028 (With a possibility of extension), Location: Alliston, ON

Pay Range: $84000-$89000 per annum

What's the Job?

• Design and develop returnable packaging for parts (custom and modular containers) for domestic and export packaging, from concept and prototyping through testing and mass production implementation.
• Create and validate packaging designs in CATIA V6 (3DX), including overlays of current vs. new design to confirm changes.
• Manage packaging projects to meet budget and timeline expectations, ensuring deliverables move smoothly from development to implementation.
• Investigate packaging concerns for New Model and Mass Production, identify root causes, and drive quick corrective actions.
• Coordinate with internal teams and line associates, and communicate with vendors and fabricators to secure packaging approvals and feasibility.

What's Needed?

• Engineering Degree or Technical Diploma or related equivalent experience in developing packaging design.
• Minimum 2 years of Project Management experience, including developing project scope, creating and tracking schedules, and reporting.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Demonstrated experience with CATIA V6 (3DX).
• Microsoft Office skills, including Excel (using functions to manage and format data).

What's in it for me?

• Work on packaging solutions that directly support both New Model and Mass Pro activities.
• Use CATIA V6 to turn design intent into real, production-ready packaging.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to solve packaging issues and improve outcomes.
• Build strong project management experience by delivering within budget and timeline.
• Develop confidence through hands‑on investigation, decision analysis, and continuous improvement.