Packaging Systems Specialist

Allison Transmission; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

HSA contribution

Dental & Vision

Parental Leave

Disability insurance

401K match

Paid time off

Floating holiday

Wellness program

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Allison Transmission seeks a Packaging Engineer / Support Services Engineer to design, develop, and maintain packaging solutions supporting production, warehousing, and distribution. You will coordinate testing, assist with material specs, and provide engineering support for logistics and supplier development.

The role emphasizes packaging quality, process optimization, and adherence to ISTA standards, with opportunities to drive cost reductions and continuous improvement initiatives across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, or engineering required.
• Familiarity with packaging engineering standards and ISTA testing.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
• Preferred SAP supplier development or packaging quality experience.
• Exposure to cost analysis or continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain packaging solutions, specifications and processes for production, warehousing, distribution, and divisional needs.
• Coordinate packaging testing and support material specification development.
• Assist with inventory programs and provide engineering support for logistics and supplier development.
• Contribute to system issue resolution, data collection, and visual documentation; ensure packaging quality and compliance with standards.
• Develop and maintain packaging process routings and revise packaging as required.
• Create packaging material specifications and support inventory and replenishment programs.
• Test packages per ISTA requirements and provide testing for divisional needs.
• Support warehouse and distribution projects and cost-saving initiatives.
• Assist with system issues related to packaging processes and logistics systems.
• Create and update data, kit books, and visual aids.

Skills

Packaging engineering standards

ISTA testing

Microsoft Office

Cost analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, or engineering (preferably packaging, mechanical or industrial)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Benefits:

• Choice of medical plans with prescription coverage
• Employer HSA contribution
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Other voluntary benefits including: Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Identity Theft Protection and Pet Insurance
• 401K with generous Company match & contribution
• Accrued Paid Time Off 12
• Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday
• Robust employee wellness program
• Tuition assistance program

Eligibility may be subject to the terms and conditions of governing documents and available benefits may be subject to change at the company’s discretion.

Job Description:

The Packaging Engineer / Support Services Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining packaging solutions, specifications, and processes that support production, warehousing, distribution, and divisional requirements. This role coordinates packaging testing, supports material specification development, assists with inventory programs, and provides engineering support for logistics, supplier development, and continuous improvement initiatives. The position also contributes to system issue resolution, data collection, and visual documentation efforts while ensuring packaging quality, efficiency, and compliance with corporate and industry standards.

Packaging Process Development & Maintenance

• Develop and maintain part packaging process routings.
• Design new part packaging.
• Revise existing packaging as required.
• Maintain revision records.
• Develop and maintain packaging cost information.
• Provide engineering packaging data for Allison Divisions and the Department of Defense.

Packaging Material Specifications & Inventory Support

• Develop and maintain packaging material specifications.
• Create packaging material purchase order releases.
• Assist in developing packaging inventory and replenishment programs.

Packaging Engineering Laboratory Coordination

• Develop and perform testing on packages according to ISTA requirements.
• Conduct packaging material testing as required.
• Perform testing for divisional needs as required.
• Provide Warehouse & Distribution Project Support.

Warehouse & Distribution Project Support

• Assist with technical, system, in-house logistics, and packaging quality issues.
• Assist with supplier packaging development.
• Actively pursue cost savings & continuous improvements.
• Conduct studies to reduce divisional labor and material expenses.
• Evaluate employee suggestions regarding new packaging method improvements.
• Evaluate packaging concerns from employees, suppliers, and customers.
• Maintain revision records and packaging cost information.

System & Technical Support

• Assist with system issues related to packaging processes, material specifications, and logistics systems.

Data, Documentation & Visual Support

• Assist with data collection and recording.
• Create and update Kit Books and visual aids.

Key Performance Measures:

• Kit book accuracy and timeliness
• Packaging Routing Accuracy
• Cost savings due to packaging optimization

Competencies and Behaviors:

Adhering to the highest standards in what we do. We succeed through integrity, trust, and quality as we drive for results. Drive a positive customer experience. We deliver better outcomes when we understand our customers’ needs and execute appropriately. Improve the way the world works. We develop better solutions through innovation and a continuous desire to improve. Leveraging the power of teamwork. We develop better solutions by working together toward a common goal. Analytical and problem‑solving capability. Knowledge of ISTA standards and packaging methodologies. Strong communication and documentation skills. Ability to collaborate with suppliers and cross‑functional teams. Ability to manage multiple priorities and technical tasks.

Qualifications:

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, or engineering (preferably packaging, mechanical or industrial) is required.
• Familiarity with packaging engineering standards and ISTA testing.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
• Preferred: Proficiency with SAP Supplier development or packaging quality experience.
• Exposure to cost analysis or continuous improvement.

Experience:

• Experience designing, testing, or maintaining packaging solutions.
• Experience with packaging materials or specifications.
• Experience supporting logistics or warehouse operations.
• Experience preparing documentation and visual work aids.

Scope Factors:

• Provides packaging engineering expertise across production, warehousing, distribution, and supplier networks.
• Responsible for designing, validating, and maintaining packaging standards with direct impact on product protection, cost, and logistics efficiency.
• Collaborates with suppliers, engineering teams, divisional groups, and distribution operations.
• Decisions influence cost savings, packaging compliance, testing protocols, and material specifications across the organization.
• Supports divisional initiatives and represents Packaging Engineering in cross‑functional product and improvement teams.

Allison Transmission is an equal opportunity employer. We have opportunities for all qualified applicants regardless of age, race, color, sex, religion, creed, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran requiring assistance and/or reasonable accommodations reviewing any of the careers information, please contact us at [e-mail]. Allison Transmission will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Allison Transmission will not solicit money or banking information from applicants. Allison Transmission is the world’s largest manufacturer of commercial-duty automatic transmissions and hybrid propulsion systems. Our products are specified by more than 300 of the world’s leading vehicle manufacturers and are used in a range of market sectors—from bus, refuse and emergency to construction, distribution and defense. Allison was founded in 1915 in Indianapolis, Indiana, where the company’s global headquarters is still located. We have approximately 1,400 dealer and distributor locations, employ more than 2,700 people around the world and our international presence spans more than 80 countries.