Packaging Engineer

Tekshapers; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Tekshapers in Detroit, MI is seeking a Packaging Engineer to support automotive product development and vehicle component integration. You will manage packaging layouts, ensure proper fitment and clearances, and review CAD models to identify conflicts.

Collaborate with design, manufacturing, product engineering, and suppliers, support design reviews, prototyping, and production launches while upholding automotive design and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering.
• Experience in automotive packaging engineering or vehicle component integration.
• Proficiency in CATIA V5/V6, Siemens NX, or Creo.
• Knowledge of vehicle architecture and clearance analysis.
• Understanding of GD&T and engineering drawings.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage automotive component packaging layouts.
• Ensure proper component fitment, clearances, and integration within vehicle systems.
• Review 2D drawings and 3D CAD models to identify packaging conflicts.
• Perform interference checks, clearance analysis, and tolerance stack-up assessments.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, product engineering, and supplier teams.
• Support design reviews, engineering changes, prototype builds, and issue resolution.
• Ensure compliance with automotive design, quality, and manufacturing requirements.

Skills

CATIA V5/V6

Siemens NX

Creo

GD&T

Engineering drawings

Tolerance analysis

Packaging layouts

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical/Automotive Eng

Tools

PLM tools

Job description

We are seeking a skilled Packaging Engineer to support automotive product development and vehicle component integration. The ideal candidate will be responsible for component packaging, fitment, clearance analysis, and integration within vehicle architecture while collaborating with cross‑functional engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage automotive component packaging layouts.
• Ensure proper component fitment, clearances, and integration within vehicle systems.
• Review 2D engineering drawings and 3D CAD models to identify packaging conflicts.
• Perform interference checks, clearance analysis, and tolerance stack‑up assessments.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, product engineering, and supplier teams.
• Support design reviews, engineering changes, prototype builds, and issue resolution.
• Ensure compliance with automotive design, quality, and manufacturing requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in automotive packaging engineering or vehicle component integration.
• Proficiency in CAD tools such as CATIA V5/V6, Siemens NX, or Creo.
• Knowledge of vehicle architecture, component fitment, and clearance analysis.
• Understanding of GD&T and engineering drawings.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with automotive OEMs or Tier 1 suppliers.
• Knowledge of powertrain, chassis, body, interior, or electrical component packaging.
• Familiarity with PLM tools and automotive product development processes.

Experience supporting prototype builds and production launches