Packaging Engineer

Inherent Technologies; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Inherent Technologies, Inc. in Fremont, CA (onsite) is seeking a Packaging Engineer to lead end-to-end packaging projects for Vehicle and Energy platforms, collaborating with Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, NPI, and Operations to capture and develop packaging requirements.

You will drive supplier selection, manage budgets and risks, and advance sustainable packaging initiatives with a focus on quality and manufacturability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Packaging, Industrial Design, or equivalent work experience
• Working knowledge of CAD and technical drawings including datum structure, GD&T and tolerance stack up analysis
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes (machining, welding, injection molding)
• Strong knowledge of materials (aluminum, steel, composites, foam) and standards (ASTM, Mil-Spec)
• Understanding of packaging testing and validation; ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proactive risk management and clear communication; team player with continuous improvement mindset
• Travel up to 30% required

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end engineered packaging projects for Vehicle and Energy platforms
• Interface with Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, NPI, and Operations to gather and develop packaging requirements
• Partner with Supply Chain and Logistics to optimize delivery of parts while preserving quality and manufacturability
• Provide design direction and development plans for protective packaging containers, dunnage, and unique shipping racks (domestic and international)
• Apply CAD, technical drawings, datum structure, GD&T, and tolerance stack up analysis
• Monitor KPIs and work with Packaging Design Engineers to develop world-class packaging standards
• Drive expendable to returnable projects, support sustainability initiatives, manage budgets, risks, and change management; assist vendor selection and management

Skills

Project management

Communication

Teamwork

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Packaging, Industrial Design or equivalent

Tools

CAD software

GD&T tolerance analysis

Job description

Position: Packaging Engineer

Location: Fremont, CA / Sparks, Nevada / Austin, TX / Houston, TX *Onsite *

Duration: 1 Year

Job Summary:

What You'll Do

• Lead end-to-end engineered packaging projects for Vehicle and Energy platforms
• Interface with Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, New Product Introduction, and Operations partners to gather and develop packaging requirements
• Partner with Supply Chain and Logistics to drive projects to enable the most efficient delivery of parts possible without sacrificing part quality or manufacturability
• Provide design direction and development plans of protective packaging containers, dunnage and unique shipping racks domestic and international
• Apply industrial design techniques of CAD, technical drawings, including datum structure, GD&T and tolerance stack up analysis
• Monitor KPI's and work with Packaging Design Engineers to develop world-class packaging standards and continue to improve upon them
• Drive expendable to returnable projects and participate in sustainability initiatives; Manage project budgets, risks, and change management; Assist in vendor selection and vendor management

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Packaging, Industrial Design, or equivalent work experience with evidence of exceptional ability
• Working knowledge of CAD, and technical drawings, including datum structure, GD&T and tolerance stack up analysis
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes including machining, welding, injection molding etc.
• Strong knowledge in a large variety of materials (aluminum, steel, composites, foam, etc.); Experience with designing to standards such as ASTM, Mil-Spec, etc.
• Strong understanding of packaging testing and validation; Capable of managing multiple priorities at once without sacrificing quality of results
• Proficient at-risk management and communication; Team player with strong process and continuous improvement mindset
• Travel up to 30% required