Packaging Engineer

I3 INFOTEK INC; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

I3 INFOTEK INC is seeking a packaging engineering professional to lead end-to-end packaging projects for Vehicle and Energy platforms. You will collaborate with Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, NPI, and Operations to gather and develop packaging requirements while ensuring efficient, high-quality delivery of parts.

You will provide design direction for protective packaging and racks, apply CAD techniques and GD&T, and monitor KPI-driven improvements in world-class packaging

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with strong packaging design experience.
• Solid CAD skills and ability to read technical drawings with GD&T.
• Experience with materials selection and testing for packaging.
• Ability to manage multiple packaging projects and risks.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end engineered packaging projects for Vehicle and Energy platforms.
• Interface with Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, NPI, and Operations.
• Partner with Supply Chain to deliver parts efficiently while maintaining quality.
• Provide design direction for protective packaging, dunnage, and racks.
• Apply CAD and technical drawings including datum structures, GD&T, and tolerance stack-up.
• Monitor KPIs and drive packaging standards improvements.
• Lead sustainability initiatives and manage budgets and risks.

Skills

CAD knowledge

GD&T

Tolerance analysis

Materials knowledge

Packaging testing

Risk management

Communication & teamwork

Education

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

Tools

CAD software

Technical drawings

Job description

• 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