Packaging Engineer

I3 INFOTEK INC; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

I3 INFOTEK INC is seeking a packaging engineer to lead end-to-end engineered packaging projects for Vehicle and Energy platforms. You will partner with Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, NPI, and Operations to gather and develop packaging requirements.

Responsibilities include directing protective packaging development, CAD drawings, GD&T, and tolerance analysis, plus working with Supply Chain to ensure efficient delivery while maintaining quality.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

CAD

GD&T

Tolerance analysis

Packaging design

Materials knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

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