Packaging Engineer

Insight Global; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global seeks a Packaging / Container Design Engineer to design, improve, and implement automotive packaging solutions that optimize material flow across the manufacturing process. You will evaluate racks, containers, and sequencing systems to boost pack density, reduce costs, and enhance efficiency on the plant floor.

Collaborating with manufacturing, materials, logistics, and operations, you will validate designs in production, lead safety and ergonomic reviews, and ensure smooth

Qualifications

• 3+ years in automotive packaging, container design, rack design, or material handling engineering.
• Experience designing returnable containers, sequence racks, repack racks, or other racking systems in automotive environments.
• Strong understanding of pack density optimization to maximize parts per container and reduce costs.
• Experience implementing racking systems on the plant floor with safety and ergonomic reviews.
• Ability to analyze material flow and develop CI solutions for packaging and container systems.
• Automotive OEM or Tier 1 supplier experience.
• Experience supporting JIT or JIS operations.
• CAD experience with AutoCAD, CATIA, NX, SolidWorks, or similar.
• Knowledge of ergonomics, safety requirements, and material handling systems.
• Experience leading packaging or container improvement projects in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Design, improve, and implement automotive packaging solutions to optimize material flow.
• Evaluate racks, containers, and sequencing systems to boost density and reduce costs.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, materials, logistics, and operations to develop returnable packaging.
• Validate designs in production and coordinate safety and ergonomic reviews for plant integration.

Skills

Automotive packaging

Container design

Rack design

Material handling

Pack density

JIT/JIS

Ergonomics

Safety knowledge

Project leadership

Tools

AutoCAD

CATIA

NX

SolidWorks

Job description

Job Description

As a Packaging / Container Design Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, improving, and implementing automotive packaging solutions that support efficient material flow throughout the manufacturing process. You will evaluate existing racks, containers, and sequencing systems to identify opportunities to improve pack density, reduce costs, and enhance operational efficiency.

On a daily basis, you will work closely with manufacturing, materials, logistics, and plant operations teams to develop returnable packaging solutions for automotive components. This includes designing sequence racks, repack containers, and material handling systems that safely transport and present parts to the assembly line

You will analyze current packaging processes and identify continuous improvement opportunities that increase container utilization, improve material flow, and optimize floor space. Additionally, you will support the implementation of new racking systems by coordinating safety and ergonomic reviews, validating designs in the production environment, and ensuring successful plant integration

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in automotive packaging design, rack design, container optimization, and manufacturing operations, with a proven ability to deliver practical solutions that improve efficiency and reduce overall packaging costs.

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Skills and Requirements

3+ years of experience in automotive packaging, container design, rack design, or material handling engineering.

Experience designing returnable containers, sequence racks, repack racks, or other racking systems used in automotive manufacturing environments.

Strong understanding of pack density optimization, including maximizing parts per container and reducing packaging and transportation costs.

Experience supporting the implementation of racking systems on the plant floor, including safety and ergonomic reviews/buyoffs.

Ability to analyze material flow and develop continuous improvement solutions for existing packaging and container systems. Automotive OEM or Tier 1 supplier experience.

Experience supporting Just-In-Time (JIT) or Just-In-Sequence (JIS) operations.

CAD experience with AutoCAD, CATIA, NX, SolidWorks, or similar design software.

Knowledge of ergonomics, manufacturing safety requirements, and material handling systems.

Experience leading packaging or container improvement projects within a manufacturing plant.