Automotive Packaging Engineer for End-to-End Supply Chain

OPmobility; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

OPmobility is seeking a Packaging Engineer to design optimized packaging systems and oversee logistics flows from suppliers to customers. The role requires integrating packaging with manufacturing, procurement, and distribution to support automotive programs.

The ideal candidate combines packaging engineering expertise with knowledge of supply chain operations, Lean principles, and continuous improvement. Travel to suppliers and plants will be required as part of program launches and validation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Packaging Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field is required.
• Master's degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define the optimal supply chain and packaging strategy to minimize costs and inventory while ensuring safety and quality.
• Develop packaging and logistics concepts aligned with operational and customer requirements.
• Calculate project budgets, including piece costs, logistics costs, and capital investments.
• Coordinate packaging development, testing, validation, and implementation activities.
• Monitor milestones and ensure packaging and logistics objectives are achieved on time and within budget.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, cost reduction, operational efficiency, and sustainability.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/related field

Master's Degree preferred

Tools

3D modeling software

Engineering software tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

OPmobility is seeking a Packaging Engineer to design optimized packaging systems and oversee logistics flows from suppliers to customers. The role requires integrating packaging with manufacturing, procurement, and distribution to support automotive programs.

The ideal candidate combines packaging engineering expertise with knowledge of supply chain operations, Lean principles, and continuous improvement. Travel to suppliers and plants will be required as part of program launches and validation