Packaging Engineer

I3 INFOTEK INC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

I3 INFOTEK INC in Houston is seeking a packaging engineer to lead end-to-end packaging projects for Vehicle and Energy platforms, collaborating with design, manufacturing, NPI and operations to capture requirements. You will apply CAD and GD&T, design protective packaging and racks using a variety of materials, and ensure tests, validation, and KPI targets are met.

This role offers growth in a fast-paced environment with cross-functional teams and opportunities to influence packaging standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, engineering, packaging or industrial design.
• Knowledge of CAD and technical drawings, including GD&T and tolerance analysis.
• Experience with materials (aluminum, steel, composites, foam) and standards (ASTM, Mil-Spec).
• Packaging testing/validation expertise; able to manage multiple priorities with quality.
• Strong communication, risk management and team-player mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end engineered packaging projects for Vehicle and Energy platforms.
• Interface with Design/Manufacturing Engineering, NPI and Operations to gather requirements.
• Partner with Supply Chain and Logistics to drive efficient delivery while maintaining part quality.
• Provide design direction and development plans for protective packaging containers and racks (domestic and international).
• Apply CAD techniques and GD&T in drawings and tolerance analysis.
• Monitor KPIs and drive world-class packaging standards and continuous improvement.
• Drive expendable to returnable projects and manage budgets, risks, and change management.
• Assist in vendor selection and vendor management

Skills

CAD

GD&T

Tolerance analysis

Manufacturing processes

Materials knowledge

ASTM/Mil-Spec standards

Packaging testing/validation

Risk management

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Packaging, Industrial Design

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