Packaging Engineer I

Nortekhvac; Montgomery, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Rheem North America Division in Montgomery, AL is seeking a Packaging Engineer to drive packaging development and testing for new products, cost reductions, and supply chain effectiveness. The role collaborates with development teams on design for product transport and transit-capable packaging.

Hybrid work arrangement: in-office Mon-Thu, remote Fri; relocation assistance offered. Travel up to 10% to engage suppliers and manufacturing sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in packaging development and testing for consumer products.
• Knowledge of transport packaging and cost reduction initiatives.
• Ability to lead cross‑functional reviews and supplier engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead packaging development and testing for new products.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives in packaging
• Support supply chain effectiveness through packaging optimizations
• Engage development teams on design for product transport
• Design transit-capable packaging and characterize supply chain impact

Skills

Packaging design

Testing

Cross-functional collaboration

Supply chain knowledge

Job description

The Packaging Engineer will be responsible for packaging development and testing for new products, cost reductions and support of supply chain effectiveness for Rheem’s Water Heater Products. This role will engage among development teams in design for product transport, design of transit capable product packaging, and supply chain characterization. The position will also facilitate periodic cross-functional reviews for product packaging effectiveness, workflow planning, and opportunities assessments related to product delivery.

This position will serve our Rheem North America Division, located in Montgomery, AL or Fort Smith, AR (Hybrid). This role follows our hybrid work arrangement, with team members working in the office Monday through Thursday and remotely on Fridays. Relocation assistance is available.

The selected candidate should be prepared for the possibility of 10% travel to engage with suppliers and manufacturing sites aligning with strategic business requirements.