Packaging Engineering Manager – Auto Accessories

Slate Auto; Carson (CA); In loco; USD 135.000 - 203.000; Tempo pieno

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Descrizione del lavoro

Slate is seeking a Packaging Engineering Manager to build and lead a small team of packaging engineers in Carson, CA or Troy, MI. You will own the packaging strategy and roadmap for Accessories and Service Parts, delivering measurable gains in cost, damage reduction, and sustainability while ensuring a premium unboxing experience.

You’ll set standards, review designs, and coordinate with Engineering, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Product, Brand, and Digital teams to drive one cohesive packaging plan

Competenze

• 8–12+ years in packaging engineering for automotive or consumer products.
• 3+ years leading engineers.
• Deep knowledge of packaging materials and standards (ISTA, ASTM, labeling requirements).
• Experience building and developing teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven track record reducing packaging cost, damage rate, and freight cube.
• Experience owning supplier packaging guidelines, QC criteria, and validation programs across suppliers and 3PLs.
• Strong influence without authority across cross-functional teams.
• Comfortable in start-up environments; hands-on when needed.
• Passion for customer experience and brand-driven packaging.

Mansioni

• Build and lead a small, high-performing team of packaging engineers.
• Own the packaging strategy and roadmap for Accessories and Service Parts.
• Set packaging standards, specifications, test protocols, and design guidelines.
• Deliver an unboxing experience that protects the product and tells Slate’s story.
• Make launches packaging-ready by defining supplier and 3PL packaging requirements and validations.
• Align Engineering, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Product, Brand, and Digital teams around one packaging plan.
• Plan capacity and prioritize across multiple accessories and service-part demands.
• Own packaging tooling and development budget; balance cost, protection, experience, and speed.
• Review packaging designs, CAD/die line files, and test results; step in hands-on when needed.

Conoscenze

Packaging engineering

Team leadership

Cost reduction

ISTA/ASTM testing

CAD proficiency

Supplier & 3PL collaboration

Formazione

BS in Packaging Engineering

Strumenti

CAD software

Die-line review

Descrizione del lavoro

Slate is seeking a Packaging Engineering Manager to build and lead a small team of packaging engineers in Carson, CA or Troy, MI. You will own the packaging strategy and roadmap for Accessories and Service Parts, delivering measurable gains in cost, damage reduction, and sustainability while ensuring a premium unboxing experience.

You’ll set standards, review designs, and coordinate with Engineering, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Product, Brand, and Digital teams to drive one cohesive packaging plan