Global Packaging Engineer: Standardization & Cost Reduction

NATIONAL PEN / PLUMA NACIONAL; Tijuana; On-site; MXN 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

National Pen in Mexico is seeking a Global Packaging Engineer to lead packaging strategy across its manufacturing network and own standards, master data, and continuous improvement for all active SKUs.

You will coordinate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, NPI, Procurement, and Product teams to drive cost reductions, freight efficiency, and standardization while meeting local requirements. The role requires cross-functional leadership and data governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Chemical, Packaging, or related field).
• 1-2 years of packaging engineering, product engineering, testing, validation, supply chain, logistics, or related technical roles.
• Fluent English.
• Strong understanding of product design, quality criteria, and validation methodologies.
• Ability to analyze and manage large data sets.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma tools.
• Strong communication and coordination skills with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Understanding of dimensions, weights, packaging configurations, and shipping concepts.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, engineering documentation tools, and ERP systems.
• Experience with ERP, PIM, or product data systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate packaging activities across National Pen's global manufacturing network.
• Maintain packaging master data, ensuring accuracy of dimensions, weights, case packs, and shipping attributes across systems.
• Track packaging KPIs, costs, freight efficiency, compliance, defects, and customer feedback; support corrective actions.
• Support packaging setup, validation, and documentation for new product launches.
• Coordinate packaging activities with manufacturing and supply chain teams; promote standardization and improvements.
• Identify opportunities to optimize packaging, reduce waste and freight costs, and improve operational efficiency.

Skills

Fluent English

Advanced Excel

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

ERP Systems

Product Data Systems

Data Analysis

MS Office

Communication

Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

PIM

Job description

National Pen in Mexico is seeking a Global Packaging Engineer to lead packaging strategy across its manufacturing network and own standards, master data, and continuous improvement for all active SKUs.

You will coordinate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, NPI, Procurement, and Product teams to drive cost reductions, freight efficiency, and standardization while meeting local requirements. The role requires cross-functional leadership and data governance.