Packaging Engineer

Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturing company in Lafayette, Indiana, is seeking a Packaging Engineer to develop and evaluate packaging solutions for automotive parts. The role involves collaboration with various departments and suppliers, project management, and resolving packaging issues. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Packaging, Manufacturing, or Engineering, along with relevant work experience. The company values a diverse workforce and promotes equal opportunity.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of relevant work experience with demonstrated leadership characteristics.
• Experience in automotive packaging may substitute for educational requirements.
• Experience in Global Supply Chain is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate packaging solutions for automotive parts.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external suppliers.
• Project manage packaging development for assigned suppliers.
• Troubleshoot and resolve packaging-related issues.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Packaging, Manufacturing, or Engineering

Tools

CAD Software

Job description

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The Packaging Engineer is responsible for developing, designing, and evaluating packaging solutions for automotive parts. This role collaborates with internal departments and external suppliers to develop packaging for upcoming model changes. The packaging engineer also supports mass production finding ways to enhance quality, ensure safety and drive cost efficiency. The engineer will work cross-functionally with various internal departments and external suppliers and fabricators to align packaging strategies with broader business objectives and operational needs.

Outline of duties

• Propose, evaluate, and implement packaging and shipping container systems based upon understanding of supplier requirements, production processes, logistics, distribution, warehousing, quality, regulatory requirements, and cost targets.
• Provide design direction and development plans for packaging containers, dunnage, and unique shipping racks.
• Interface with SIA Manufacturing Engineering, Production, Quality, Environmental, Safety and Materials Management departments along with SIA Part Suppliers to gather and develop packaging requirements
• Project manage the development of packaging for approximately 70 assigned suppliers from initial concept into mass production.
• Identify requirements and address concerns during development ensuring all scheduled development milestones are met.
• Troubleshoot and resolve packaging-related issues in mass production, ensuring timely implementation of temporary or permanent countermeasures, especially for safety or quality concerns.
• Support packaging reviews for production parts being shipped from Japan
• Support overall supply chain cost reductions in the areas of packaging investment, expendable expense, transportation, and handling costs through packaging design without sacrificing safety, quality or delivery.
• Use of various CAD Software and technical drawings.
• Maintain professional and effective communication with Associates, leadership, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• All other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Packaging, Manufacturing, or Engineering, 5 or more years work experience in automotive packaging may be considered in lieu of education.
• 5-8 years of relevant legal work experience with demonstrated leadership characteristics.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Quality, or related field
• 2 years of packaging, manufacturing and/or engineering experience
• Minor or equivalent work experience in Global Supply Chain

Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce.