Packaging Engineer

Springs Window Fashions De Tijuana, S. De R.L. De C.V.; Tijuana; On-site; MXN 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Springs Window Fashions de Tijuana, S. de R.L. de C.V. is seeking a Packaging Engineer to lead design, testing, and implementation of packaging solutions for new product development, partnering with global suppliers and internal teams to ensure manufacturability and quality.

You will drive cost-saving initiatives, oversee line setup and optimization, and maintain rigorous standard documentation and testing in a fast-paced manufacturing environment in Tijuana.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in packaging design, testing, and implementation with hands-on line setup/flow optimization.
• Fluent English (reading, writing and speaking) to communicate across levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical, technical writing, and problem-solving skills under tight project timelines.

Responsibilities

• Packaging Development & Implementation: Design, test, and implement packaging solutions for NPI projects from ideation to production.
• Performance Testing & Quality Assurance: Develop and execute test plans per ISTA/ASTM/ISO and internal standards to meet specs.
• Design for Manufacturability & Troubleshooting: Analyze drawings/specs to ensure safety, materials, handling and manufacturability; resolve packaging issues.
• Lean Manufacturing & Six Sigma Execution: Lead Kaizen, VSM, Takt time, FMEA, and Fishbone efforts to reduce waste and improve quality.
• Line Optimization & Cost Savings Initiatives: Identify and execute cost-reduction initiatives on materials, labor, storage, and transport; optimize packaging lines.
• Standardization & Documentation: Create part specs, assembly instructions, and 5S-driven documentation across packaging area.
• Cross-Functional & Supplier Collaboration: Coordinate with global suppliers, engineering, product management, operations, and sourcing.

Skills

Packaging design

Testing & QA

Line setup/optimization

Lean Six Sigma

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation & standards

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Packaging Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

3D AutoCAD

Job description

• Packaging Development & Implementation: Design, test, and implement packaging solutions for new product development (NPI) projects, managing the complete process from design ideation and prototyping to part setup and production implementation.
• Performance Testing & Quality Assurance: Develop and execute comprehensive test plans using industry standards (ISTA, ASTM, ISO) and internal standards to ensure packaging designs meet and exceed customer specifications.
• Design for Manufacturability & Troubleshooting: Analyze engineering drawings and product specifications to determine physical characteristics, special handling, safety requirements, and material types. Diagnose and resolve new and existing packaging problems involving designs, materials, and processes with timely, cost-effective solutions.
• Lean Manufacturing & Six Sigma Execution: Lead continuous improvement projects (Kaizen events, VSM, Takt time analysis, FMEA, and Fishbone diagrams) to reduce scrap/material waste, enhance safety, improve quality performance (PPM), and drive on-time project delivery.
• Line Optimization & Cost Savings Initiatives: Identify and execute cost-reduction initiatives regarding packaging materials, labor, storage, and transportation. Optimize workflow on existing packaging lines or participate in the design and setup of new packaging lines to increase throughput and capacity.
• Standardization & Documentation: Create part specifications, package assembly instructions, standard work documentation, visual management systems, and drive 5S initiatives across the packaging area.
• Cross-Functional & Supplier Collaboration: Work closely with global packaging suppliers, engineering, product management, operations, and sourcing teams on all assigned projects.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Packaging Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related field.

Experience:

• Proven experience in packaging design, testing, and implementation, as well as hands-on experience in packaging line setup or line flow optimization with demonstrated cost‑saving results.
• Fluent English skills (reading, writing, and speaking) to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical, technical writing, and problem‑solving skills under tight project timelines.

Technical Skills

• Solid understanding of packaging test standards (ISTA, ASTM, ISO, etc.).
• Proficiency in CAD software: AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and 3D AutoCAD.
• Experience creating part specifications and package assembly instructions.
• Practical experience applying Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Toyota Production System tools.