Global Packaging Engineer — CAD | GD&T | Sustainability

Apptad Inc; Georgia; On-site; USD 85,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

APPTAD INC is seeking a Packaging Engineer to lead end-to-end packaging projects for TESLA across multiple sites in the US. The role focuses on designing protective packaging, dunnage, and shipping racks while coordinating with design, manufacturing, and supply chain teams.

The ideal candidate will have strong CAD/Drawing skills, GD&T expertise, and experience with diverse manufacturing processes. Travel up to 30% may be required as part of supplier and project activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Strong CAD and technical drawing skills with GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis.
• Experience with machining, welding, injection molding and other processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end engineered packaging projects for Vehicle and Energy platforms.
• Interface with Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, NPI, and Operations partners to gather packaging requirements.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain to optimize delivery of parts without compromising quality or manufacturability.
• Provide design direction and development plans for protective packaging containers, dunnage, and shipping racks (domestic and international).
• Apply CAD techniques and GD&T to ensure robust packaging solutions.
• Monitor KPIs and drive packaging standards and continuous improvement.

Skills

CAD knowledge

GD&T

Materials knowledge

Manufacturing processes

Prioritization & multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Engineering/Packaging/Industrial Design

Tools

CAD Software

Job description

APPTAD INC is seeking a Packaging Engineer to lead end-to-end packaging projects for TESLA across multiple sites in the US. The role focuses on designing protective packaging, dunnage, and shipping racks while coordinating with design, manufacturing, and supply chain teams.

The ideal candidate will have strong CAD/Drawing skills, GD&T expertise, and experience with diverse manufacturing processes. Travel up to 30% may be required as part of supplier and project activities.