Packaging Engineer

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

Position: Packaging Engineer

Location: Fremont, CA AND Sparks, Nevada AND Austin, TX AND Houston, TX

Customer: TESLA

Opening: 1

Rate: $75/hour all inc

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