Packaging Engineer (Silao, MX, 36275)

ZKW; Silao (Ciudad); On-site; MXN 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

ZKW in Silao, Mexico is seeking a Packaging Engineer to manage materials packaging across Injection Molding, HC, Metallized and Assembly. You will develop packaging concepts, run tests, and drive cost-efficient solutions in collaboration with production teams.

The role requires 2–3 years of packaging experience, a degree in industrial engineering or logistics, and familiarity with automotive packaging requirements. Join a dynamic team shaping future lighting technology.

Qualifications

• Two to three years of packaging experience in manufacturing.
• Experience in automotive packaging is preferred.
• Strong collaboration with production and engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Carry out packaging tests (drop tests, transport tests, packaging impact on product quality).
• Create packaging instructions and develop packaging concepts.
• Cooperate with production teams on packaging development.
• Search and communicate with suppliers.
• Manage packaging data: suppliers, dimensions, materials, price.
• Approach for design at cost and design to production.
• Coordinate, inspect and approve packaging proposals for purchased parts.
• Procure internal and external packaging per project milestones.
• Calculate packaging requirements for budget planning.
• Plan and monitor CAPEX.
• Run packaging simulations in PackAssistant.
• Conduct packaging validations with projects, engineering, quality.

Skills

Packaging experience

Automotive industry experience

Project coordination

Team collaboration

Education

University degree in industrial engineering or logistics

Job description

WHO ARE WE?

ZKW is the specialist for innovative premium lighting systems and electronics. As a Tier-1 supplier, ZKW is a global partner to the automotive industry. The group develops and produces products based on our motto of “Bright Minds, Bright Lights,” combining bright minds with modern production technologies to produce complex premium lighting and electronic modules for international automotive manufacturers.

Packaging Engineer

Full-time Silao

WHO ARE WE?

ZKW is the specialist for innovative premium lighting systems and electronics. As a Tier-1 supplier, ZKW is a global partner to the automotive industry. The group develops and produces products based on our motto of “Bright Minds, Bright Lights,” combining bright minds with modern production technologies to produce complex premium lighting and electronic modules for international automotive manufacturers.

Responsibility

• Carry out efficient activities in relation to the packaging of materials in the areas of Injection Molding, HC, Metallized and Assembly.
• Carry out alternating packages of the part numbers requested by personnel from the areas of Injection Molding, HC, Metallized and Assembly.

Tasks

• Packing tests (drop tests, transport tests, packaging impact on product quality).
• Creation of packaging instructions.
• Cooperation with production teams and projects in terms of packaging development.
• Search and communication of suppliers.
• Packaging data management: suppliers, dimensions, material, price.
• Approach for "Design at cost" and "Design to production".
• Coordination, inspection and approval of the packaging proposal of the purchased parts
• Punctual purchase of the internal and external packaging according to the project milestones.
• Calculation of packaging required for budget planning.
• Planning and monitoring of CAPEX.
• Packaging simulations in PackAssistant.
• Packaging validations (physical validation of the packaging proposal with projects, engineering, quality).

WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS?

• University degree in industrial engineering, logistics or related.
• Work experience 2-3 years in similar position.
• Experience in Packaging.
• Experience in automotive industry.

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

• At ZKW you can expect an inspiring working environment in which innovation and team spirit are very important.
• You can benefit from development opportunities, an attractive salary depending on your skills and experience and a comprehensive induction program to help you get started.
• We also promote your health with a wide range of offers.
• Become part of a dynamic team and shape the future of lighting technology together with us!