Packaging Lead Engineer

Autoliv United States; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive compensation package

Recognition awards

University discount options

Job summary

A leading automotive safety company is seeking a Packaging Lead Engineer to oversee packaging strategy and automation efforts. In this role, you will set standards, lead teams, and ensure compliance with safety and quality. Ideal candidates will have a BS in Packaging Engineering or related fields, along with 7–10 years of experience in logistics and packaging engineering. The position offers an attractive compensation package, along with various employee perks. Join us in our mission to save lives через innovative safety solutions.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years in packaging or logistics engineering.
• Experience with multi-site standards/systems ownership in manufacturing.
• Familiarity with packaging data integration with ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead packaging strategy and automation execution.
• Establish and maintain packaging standards.
• Mentor teams and develop KPIs for project success.

Skills

Packaging Engineering

Logistics Engineering

Data Integration

SolidWorks

Project Management

Education

BS in Packaging Engineering or ME/IE

Tools

SAP

Excel

SolidWorks/NX/CATIA

Job description

Overview

Autoliv's primary goal is to Save More Lives. Our products never get a second chance. This is why we can never compromise on quality. We are working to increase vehicle safety by developing seatbelts, airbags and steering wheels and you can be part of our team as Packaging Lead Engineer.

In this role you will beresponsible for setting up the enterprise packaging strategy and technology roadmap while leading a group of engineers.

Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive process standards and documentation to support all end-to-end packaging business and engineering workflows.

Establish packaging standards and lead execution of automation, returnable, and expendable plans while setting the standard on how Autoliv will achieve cost, quality, and sustainability goals. Assign workload to a team of engineers for new launch.

Should you be interested in overseeing these tasks and aiming for enhanced performance standards, your role will involve:

Standards & governance

• Establish and maintain packaging standards for automation, returnable, and expendable execution; publish controlled specifications and playbooks.

• Lead governance for exceptions/waivers; chair the standards review board and manage change control (ECO/ECN).

• Define common footprints and automation execution standards; align with safety/quality and sustainability requirements.

Systems & data architecture

• Own enterprise packaging data architecture and tools (spec/PFEP, cartonization, labeling, image vaults): governance, permissions, and data-quality SLAs.

• Standardize master data (part-to-pack links, dunnage IDs, test results, sustainability attributes) and audit routines; lead training and adoption.

• Select/administer cartonization and labeling systems (GS1/AIAG compliant), including template libraries and formal change control.

Identification & traceability

• Set/enforce ID standards (serialization, barcode/QR/RFID), labeling, and traceability checkpoints (ship/receive scans, gate checks).

Materials & technology roadmap

• Own the portfolio/roadmap for packaging materials, formats, and automation; prioritize pilots with success criteria and scale proven solutions.

• Conduct market/technology scouting; partner with suppliers/startups to mature innovations into standards.

Training, adoption & KPIs

• Develop KPIs/dashboards; monitor compliance and drive corrective actions with site leaders.

• Mentor regional teams; build capability via training, playbooks, and office hours

Launch Execution

• Lead and set workload for a team of packaging engineers for new model launch and serialization projects

Requirements

• BS in Packaging Engineering (preferred) or ME/IE

• 7–10+ years in packaging or logistics engineering, including multi-site standards/systems ownership in automotive/Tier-1 or similar high-volume manufacturing. Hands-on with PFEP/spec databases, cartonization (TOPS/Cape or WMS-native), labeling, and GS1/AIAG compliance.

• Experience integrating packaging data with ERP/PLM/WMS (e.g., SAP/Oracle; Teamcenter/Windchill); strong Excel/BI; familiarity with APIs/MDM concepts.

• Working knowledge of ISTA/ASTM transit testing, load-securement, and sustainability/EPR considerations.

• CAD & Packaging: SolidWorks/NX/CATIA; ArtiosCAD for corrugated/dunnage; read drawings, GD&T, basic tolerance stacks.

In our international work setting, you will find a range of opportunities that are designed to enhance your career and personal development. Including new and different perspectives is part of what ensures the team’s success. We are committed to develop people’s skills, knowledge and creative potential. Our training and development programs emphasize technical competency, leadership development and business management skill.

More lives saved – more life lived!

What’s in it for you:

•Attractive compensation package

•Recognition awards, company events, family events, university discount options and many more perks.

•Gender Pay Equality

Autoliv is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Autoliv does not discriminate in any aspect of employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identify and/or expression, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Autoliv does business.