NA Packaging Engineer

3M HEALTHCARE; Matamoros; On-site; MXN 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Aptiv seeks a Packaging Engineer in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, focused on driving logistics operations and optimizing packaging processes. The ideal candidate will coordinate with plant managers and drive cost improvement projects in a vital role within the Global PC&L Operations.

This role mandates a bachelor's degree in engineering or related fields and demands over 5 years of experience in supply chain and logistics. Proficiency in SAP and a strong analytical mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Supply Chain Operations, Manufacturing and Logistics.
• Good knowledge of the English language and MS Office.
• Experience in a challenging automotive environment.

Responsibilities

• Support Global Packaging Engineering group regarding financials and processes.
• Design and implement outbound packaging for new product launches.
• Develop new supplier packaging strategy and guidelines.

Skills

Supply Chain Processes

SAP

Analytical mindset

MS Office

Leadership in global teams

Education

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineer or related

Tools

SAP

Job description

YOUR ROLE

As Packaging Engineer you will drive, in the heart of our Global PC&L Operations, all activities within the logistics operations domain with special focus on Packaging, from design until implementation. In this key position you will be coordinating with the plant PC&L Managers, as well as the Regional PC&L Directors, all activities within the logistics operations domain and drive robust logistics cost improvement projects across the globe. Optimized Packaging designs and costs will enable the company to focus investments on growth of the business and enable flow in our operations. The job provides high visibility inside the AS&UX Organization and is reporting to the Global Packaging Leader, who in turn reports to the Global Logistics Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support Global Packaging Engineering group in regards to people, process, roadmap and financials
• Design, test and implement outbound packaging for new product launch
• Ensure following packaging procedures and processes across ASUX
• Ensure Packaging value and % to sales beating BBP
• Support profitability improvement initiatives
• Improve returnable packaging flow management
• Share best practices across all sites in ASUX
• Support customer in packaging excellence solutions
• Define RACI for Packaging Planning (Inbound & Outbound)
• Release documentation and provide production intent packaging at PV Build in support of Launch Performance Goals
• Support on all ASUX RFQs
• Participate in Kaizen/Gemba workshops as needed
• Participate in advanced material meetings prior to SOP to ensure Original and Alternative Packaging are implemented
• Support in providing Inbound Packaging information to all sourcing parts (from sourcing to SOP)
• Develop E2E Packaging Integrated Solutions (from Inbound to Outbound)
• Develop new supplier packaging strategy, guidelines and related process and activities

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Bachelor of Mechanical Engineer, Industrial Engineer, Science in Logistics, Business Management, Systems Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or other relevant area;
• Extensive knowledge of Supply Chain Processes (with preference for Operations, Manufacturing and Logistics related ones);
• 5+ years of significant Experience in a Business Process Role related to Supply Chain Operations, Manufacturing and Logistics;
• Advanced knowledge of SAP and other relevant systems/tools, and relevant experience as a professional user in a challenging environment;
• Good knowledge of the English language;
• Analytical mindset, strongly process driven and used to view the performance through process and people angle;
• Good working knowledge of MS office and integration with other systems;
• Experience in a challenging automotive environment;
• Skills and/or Experience as a leader & people manager in a global team environment.

Nice To Haves (preferred Qualifications)

• Basic understanding of Lean principles and tools;
• Basic knowledge on Six Sigma principles and tools;
• Curiously investigate everything – ability to solving problems analytically, creatively and collaboratively;
• Learn by doing – an entrepreneurial mindset that’s driven by hands‑on experimentation;
• Embrace resilience – seeing every challenge as a learning opportunity and invitation to grow.

Aptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.