Packaging Engineer

DSJ Global; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

DSJ Global is seeking a Packaging Engineer to support packaging development, optimize material flow, and enable successful new product launches in a high-volume manufacturing setting.

You will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and customers to design efficient packaging solutions that reduce costs, improve quality, and ensure production readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Packaging, Logistics, or a related field.
• Experience in packaging engineering, logistics engineering, material flow, or supply chain design within a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of returnable packaging, dunnage, racks, and material handling systems.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and supply chain optimization.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and work with 3D CAD viewer software.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop returnable and expendable packaging solutions for manufactured components.
• Evaluate and optimize inbound, internal, and outbound material flow processes.
• Create packaging specifications based on product requirements and manufacturing needs.
• Support new product launches through packaging and supply chain planning activities.
• Determine optimal inventory levels and material replenishment strategies.
• Coordinate with suppliers, manufacturing teams, and customers to ensure packaging compliance.
• Develop packaging concepts utilizing engineering drawings and CAD models.
• Analyze transportation, storage, and handling requirements to improve efficiency.
• Support packaging trials, validation activities, and launch readiness reviews.
• Identify opportunities to reduce logistics costs, packaging waste, and product damage.
• Participate in continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Manage packaging-related projects from concept through implementation.

Skills

Packaging Eng

Logistics Eng

Material Flow

Supply Chain

CAD

Lean Manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Supply Chain/Packaging/Logistics

Tools

3D CAD viewer

Job description

DSJ Global is currently partnered with a global automotive parts manufacturer, is seeking a Packaging Engineer to support packaging development, material flow optimization, and new product launches across a high-volume manufacturing operation. This role will work closely with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and customers to develop efficient packaging solutions and supply chain processes that improve quality, reduce costs, and support production requirements. The ideal candidate will have experience in packaging engineering, logistics, material flow, or supply chain engineering within a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop returnable and expendable packaging solutions for manufactured components.
• Evaluate and optimize inbound, internal, and outbound material flow processes.
• Create packaging specifications based on product requirements and manufacturing needs.
• Support new product launches through packaging and supply chain planning activities.
• Determine optimal inventory levels and material replenishment strategies.
• Coordinate with suppliers, manufacturing teams, and customers to ensure packaging compliance.
• Develop packaging concepts utilizing engineering drawings and CAD models.
• Analyze transportation, storage, and handling requirements to improve efficiency.
• Support packaging trials, validation activities, and launch readiness reviews.
• Identify opportunities to reduce logistics costs, packaging waste, and product damage.
• Participate in continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Manage packaging-related projects from concept through implementation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Packaging, Logistics, or a related field.
• Experience in packaging engineering, logistics engineering, material flow, or supply chain design within a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of returnable packaging, dunnage, racks, and material handling systems.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and supply chain optimization.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and work with 3D CAD viewer software.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment