Packaging Engineer - On-site in Torrance, Data-Driven

Singer Vehicle Design; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus plan

401(k) with company match

Cell phone reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Singer Vehicle Design in Torrance, CA is seeking a Packaging Engineer to drive packaging strategy, part protection, and cost efficiency for Porsche 911 restorations. You will partner with Materials, Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Planning, and Procurement to develop scalable solutions and dashboards that track packaging performance.

The role is on-site at our Torrance HQ, with a compensation range of $104,344 to $130,429 annually plus bonus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Five years of related work experience, including at least three years as Packaging Engineer/Packaging Development/Process Engineer or equivalent.
• Proficiency in CAD.
• Experience in aerospace or automotive manufacturing.
• Startup/rapid growth environment experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of packaging strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Establish and monitor KPIs related to part damage improvement through new packaging and handling solutions.
• Deploy a packaging strategy that can be rolled out across the business and external supply base.
• Collaborate with product development teams to design packaging for new products and car lines.
• Facilitate value stream mapping for packaging and drive standardization across sites.

Skills

CAD

Packaging

Automotive manufacturing

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Join Our Relentless Pursuit of Excellence

AtSinger Vehicle Design, we believeEverything is Important.That’s why every nut, bolt, stitch, and finish matters when we restore and reimagine Porsche 911s into some of the most beautiful and respected cars in the world.

We’re looking for a Packaging Engineer to bring their passion, precision, and problem-solving skills to our team in Torrance, CA. If you share our passion for beautiful cars, thrive on details, and want to be part of something extraordinary, this is your chance.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• As the Packaging Engineer, you will be responsible for driving operational improvement, packaging strategy, and optimization
• You will lead cross-functional initiatives that improve packaging solutions, part protection, inventory performance, throughput, and cost efficiency
• You will partner closely with Materials, Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing Engineering, Logistics, and Business systems teams to develop scalable solutions, improved part damage metrics, and support business growth
  
  

What You’ll Do

• Lead the development and execution of packaging strategies aligned with business objectives
• Establish and monitor KPIs related to part damage improvement through new packaging and handling solutions
• Deploy a packaging and handling strategy for the business, that can be rolled out across all areas of the business, including external supply base
• Work closely with the product development teams to design packaging solutions for new products and car line
• Facilitate value stream mapping for packaging, process standardization, and best-practice deployment across multiple sites or business units
• Partner with supply chains, warehouse and production teams to improve material protection, minimal touch of materials to preserve the quality of the parts
• Optimize end-to-end packaging flow through the supply base, manufacturing, warehousing, and production delivery
• Establish packaging performance dashboards and reporting tools
• Develop data-driven decision-making frameworks to understand what will drive the biggest benefit to the business through solutions suggested
• Create business cases to define benefit of packaging solutions to gain business approval
• Lead and coach the wider teams on the benefits of providing robust packaging solutions
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision-making
• Manage cross-functional and influence stakeholders at all organizational levels
• Develop suitable packaging solutions that represent the business, ensuring they are both functional, but in keeping with the Singer Values
  
  

Who We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Five (5) years of related work experience, including at least three (3) plus years of related experience as Packaging Engineer, Packaging Development, Process Engineer or equivalent
• Proficiency in CAD
• Experience in aerospace or automotive manufacturing
• Prior experience in rapid growth environment
• Experience of working in a start-up environment
  
  

Location & Schedule:

This position is on site in our HQ in Torrance, CA.

What We Offer - Benefits Driven By You

The starting pay range for this position is between $104,344.00 - $130,429.00 annual salary, plus bonus. Actual compensation will be determined by skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Our mantraEverything is Importantguides us every day, so naturally we also believeEveryone is Important. Our benefits and perks are thoughtfully curated to invest in the well-being, growth, and long-term success of our team both inside and outside the shop.

Health & Wellness

• 80% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees and family with choices for HMO & PPO plans
• Tax-free savings options via HSA and FSA, including employer HSA contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage
  
  

Time Off & Flexibility

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 13 paid holidays annually, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s
  
  

Financial Benefits

• Annual bonus plan
• 401(k) with company match
• Annual merit increases following performance reviews (when eligible)
• Monthly cell phone reimbursement
  
  

Perks & Extras

• Free snacks! (monthly snack stipend at our mini mart)
• “Working Advantage” employee discount program for travel, entertainment, amusement parks, and more
• Tools provided for technicians
• Team events and company gatherings throughout the year
• Discounted pet insurance through MetLife
• Employee-led clubs based on interest: books, movies and (of course) cars!
• Access to exclusive Singer-branded merch!
  
  

Growth & Development

• Annual performance reviews to provide feedback and aid employee development
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Access to Singer's learning platform (Singer Learn) containing over 115,000 courses on a wide variety of topics - coming soon!
• Transparent leadership communication through quarterly town halls
  
  

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are committed to building a team that includes individuals from different cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, ages, sexual orientation, and physical abilities, reflecting the diversity of the communities where we work and live.

Do you want to Reimagine your career? Apply now and join us!