Senior Packaging Engineer: Design, Cost & Optimization

Harley-Davidson, Inc.; Wauwatosa (WI); On-site; USD 93,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Harley-Davidson Motor Company’s Product Development Center (PDC) in Wauwatosa, WI seeks a Sr Engineer Packaging. You will direct packaging design and development, manage budgets, and coordinate with PMs and supply chain for new launches.

Responsibilities include creating packaging specs and CAD models, collaborating with suppliers and manufacturing, and driving cost-effective solutions across product lines. Travel up to 25% is required.

Qualifications

• Typically 7–10 years of packaging experience.
• Experience leading complex packaging projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to manage expense and capital budgets for projects.
• Travel up to 25% required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge in packaging to drive results with limited guidance.
• Lead improvement and standardization of packaging for new and existing products.
• Create detailed packaging specs, CAD models, and documentation for returnable and expendable packaging.
• Collaborate with suppliers, logistics, and manufacturing to ensure ergonomic handling and efficiency.
• Support packaging readiness for new model launches through cross-functional reviews.
• Identify cost savings opportunities and continuous improvement in packaging.

Skills

Packaging

Project management

Cost optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CAD

Job description

Harley-Davidson Motor Company’s Product Development Center (PDC) in Wauwatosa, WI seeks a Sr Engineer Packaging. You will direct packaging design and development, manage budgets, and coordinate with PMs and supply chain for new launches.

Responsibilities include creating packaging specs and CAD models, collaborating with suppliers and manufacturing, and driving cost-effective solutions across product lines. Travel up to 25% is required.