Packaging Engineer — CI & Validation Lead

Borgwarner Emissions Systems Spain SL; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical

Onsite Health Clinic

Dental & Vision

Life & AD&D

Tuition Reimbursement

401k Matching

Holidays & Vacation

Job summary

BorgWarner Arden facility in Western North Carolina is seeking a Packaging Engineer to lead the design and implementation of packaging solutions across the supply chain, warehousing, and manufacturing. You will ensure packaging meets validation standards and collaborate with internal teams, suppliers, and customers.

The role requires a BS in Industrial or Packaging Engineering and at least 4 years of manufacturing experience, with SAP and CAD proficiency and a focus on cost-saving initiatives

Qualifications

• BS in Industrial Engineering, Packaging Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Experience with SAP and CAD tools preferred.
• Packaging design to consider validation requirements such as shaker testing and/or Rust prevention, etc.

Responsibilities

• Lead packaging design for new product launches based on detailed BOMs.
• Ensure packaging meets validation standards (e.g., shaker testing, rust prevention).
• Collaborate with internal teams, suppliers, and customers to align packaging strategies.
• Identify and implement cost-saving and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support corrective actions for packaging-related quality and safety issues.
• Analyze customer volume curves to optimize packaging and logistics.
• Plan pipeline packaging and dunnage based on volume forecasts and lead times.
• Utilize CAD tools for packaging design and SAP for logistics planning.
• Apply structured problem-solving tools (e.g., 8D, Five Whys).
• Write capital appropriation requests and evaluate cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental policies.
• Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization

Skills

Packaging design

Problem solving

Cross-functional communication

Education

BS in Industrial Engineering or Packaging Engineering

Tools

SAP

CAD tools

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

BorgWarner Arden facility in Western North Carolina is seeking a Packaging Engineer to lead the design and implementation of packaging solutions across the supply chain, warehousing, and manufacturing. You will ensure packaging meets validation standards and collaborate with internal teams, suppliers, and customers.

The role requires a BS in Industrial or Packaging Engineering and at least 4 years of manufacturing experience, with SAP and CAD proficiency and a focus on cost-saving initiatives