Packaging & Process Improvement Engineer

American Axle & Mfg., Inc.; Newton (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Dauch Corporation in Newton, NC, is seeking a Packaging/Industrial Engineer for a fully onsite role. The position focuses on managing a packaging strategy, reducing cost and complexity, and delivering local solutions with a view to safety and sustainability.

You will work with the supplier network and internal facilities across the customer base. The role combines packaging engineering, continuous improvement, and data reporting, requiring collaboration to drive cost reductions and optimize

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Supply Chain, Packaging, Industrial, etc.).
• 1–5+ years of relevant experience, preferably in the Automotive industry.
• Experience with ERPs (SAP/Oracle) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages customer packaging requirements and standards.
• Develops KPI dashboards and reporting tools.
• Analyzes inventory, logistics, warehouse, and material flow performance.
• Supports Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Leads Kaizen events and process improvement projects.
• Creates standard work and process documentation.

Education

Bachelors in Engineering

Tools

SAP/Oracle ERP

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Dauch Corporation in Newton, NC, is seeking a Packaging/Industrial Engineer for a fully onsite role. The position focuses on managing a packaging strategy, reducing cost and complexity, and delivering local solutions with a view to safety and sustainability.

You will work with the supplier network and internal facilities across the customer base. The role combines packaging engineering, continuous improvement, and data reporting, requiring collaboration to drive cost reductions and optimize