Packaging Engineer

Akkodis; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 82,656 - 103,320; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K plan

Job summary

Akkodis is looking for a skilled Packaging Engineer for a Contract Position in Grand Rapids, MI, focusing on aerospace packaging solutions. The role requires a strong understanding of packaging design, logistics, and compliance with regulations.

Ideal candidates should possess a related Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 3 years experience in packaging engineering. This opportunity offers a competitive pay range of $60/hr to $75/hr, with benefits including medical, dental, and a 401K plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years in packaging engineering in aerospace or similar industries.
• Experience with designing packaging for fragile or high-value components.

Responsibilities

• Understand packaging design and logistics.
• Design transportation routes and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Work with logistics providers and design packaging systems.

Skills

Packaging design

Transportation logistics

CAD tools

Lean tools

EHS/Ergonomic principles

Liaison with logistics providers

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering or related field

Tools

WindChill

Job description

Overview

Akkodis is seeking a Packaging Engineer for a Contract Position with our client in Aerospace/Avionics, located in Grand Rapids, MI. Pay Range: $60/hr to $75/hr on W2. The pay may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Location: Grand Rapids, MI • Job Type: Contract

Responsibilities

• Understand packaging design and transportation of product to end client
• Must have experience with Transportation of Large packages. Know who and how to ship these large packages. Know the right couriers.
• Understand packaging for transportation
• Design of Transportation routes
• Domestic and Truck shipments
• DOT regulated with shipping Lithium Batteries
• Experience with Transit times if possible
• Experience with WindChill or other PDM systems
• Electronics packaging is preferred but not required

Education

• Bachelor Degree preferred but not required

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical/Industrial Engineering, or related field; or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of experience in packaging engineering or industrialization in aerospace, automotive, electronics, or similar high-reliability industry
• Experience designing and validating packaging for fragile, high-value, or electronic/avionic components
• Packaging design tools and basic CAD (e.g., for dunnage and carrier concepts)
• Creating work instructions and standard work for shop-floor operations
• Working with logistics providers and/or specialized carriers
• Familiarity with lean tools (value stream mapping, 5S, standard work, flow/pull) and EHS/ergonomic principles

Desired Qualifications

Experience with aerospace or defense packaging standards, export compliance, and customer-specific requirements.

• Hands-on experience with returnable packaging, special carriers, and in-cell packaging/inspection flows
• Prior participation in kaizen events or Shingijutsu-style transformations

Core Behaviors

Demonstrates Respect for People by designing safe, ergonomic packaging and involving operators in problem-solving.

• Drives Continuous Improvement through data-driven experimentation and standardization
• Acts with a Customer-Driven mindset, designing packaging and routes that protect product quality and meet delivery and cost expectations

To apply, click APPLY NOW or contact us at [e-mail] or 610-979-9175.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: California Fair Chance Act; Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance; Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers.