Senior Packaging Engineer Job at International Automotive Components, Troy, MI

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  • International Automotive Components
  • Troy, MI

Job Description

General Description

  • Ensures components are protected during transit from the supplier to the vehicle assembly plant. This role involves designing, developing, and testing packaging solutions that balance cost-effectiveness, sustainability, and the safe delivery of automotive parts. It's a cross-functional position requiring strong collaboration with internal teams, suppliers, and customers.

Responsibilities

  • Establish packaging systems with optimal effectiveness.
  • Develops and specifies new and revised packaging.
  • Develops and implements process improvements.
  • Requires advanced knowledge of industry regulatory requirements for packaging components and their related testing and documentation.
  • Packaging Design & Development:
    • Leads the design and development of innovative and functional packaging solutions (returnable and expendable) that meet specific requirements for automotive components.
    • Considers factors such as product protection, material flow, logistics, and ergonomic handling within the automotive manufacturing environment.
    • Develops and approves package testing plans and interprets results.
    • Creates detailed technical documentation, including drawings, specifications, and bill of materials.
    • Supplier Collaboration & Management:
    • Partners with external packaging suppliers to ensure packaging solutions meet design specifications and quality standards.
    • May assist in selecting and managing packaging vendors.
  • Cost Optimization & Efficiency:
    • Analyzes current packaging processes and designs to identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvement.
    • Evaluates expendable vs. returnable container costs to improve quality and reduce costs.
    • Coordinates efforts to minimize material handling and optimize warehouse layouts.
  • Compliance & Quality:
    • Ensures packaging designs and processes adhere to relevant industry standards and regulations (e.g., IATF 16949, ISO 9001).
    • May develop and maintain Logistics Management Information (LMI) and Special Packaging Instructions (SPI) in accordance with customer and regulatory requirements.
    • Addresses supplier compliance issues and assists with quality-related investigations.
  • Project Management & Leadership:
    • Manages multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets.
    • Leads cross-functional project teams, providing technical guidance and expertise.
    • May mentor junior packaging professionals.

Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. A Master's degree may be preferred.
  • Experience: Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in packaging engineering, preferably in the automotive industry or with a Tier 1 supplier. Experience in manufacturing engineering, supply chain, or warehousing operations is a plus.

Skills:

  • Strong knowledge of various packaging materials (e.g., corrugate, plastics, foams, molded pulp, steel, aluminum).
  • Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CATIA).
  • Familiarity with industry standards such as ASTM and ISTA.
  • Understanding of packaging testing and validation methodologies.
  • Knowledge of automotive manufacturing processes and component development.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment and lead projects independently.
  • Detail-oriented with a focus on delivering high-quality result

Job Tags

Full time,

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