Job Description – Project Engineer (Packaging) - EL

Work as part of a team responsible for providing Packaging Engineering Services for various automotive, commercial, agricultural and other industry manufacturing companies. Project Engineer to work within the Industrial / Manufacturing Group (IMES) to develop production packaging and material handling systems to ensure part integrity under varying shipping and display conditions.

Responsibilities:

• Support packaging development and improvement projects to meet customer and regulatory needs for various projects covering production facilities (engine, transmission, general assembly, BIW) in North America.
• Champion packaging development / coordination meetings, develop and maintain open issues list(s), and support cross-functional teams that include Industrial Engineering, Ergonomics, Safety, and production operations.
• Develop returnable packaging specifications for new projects based on customer standards and system requirements.
• Support material handling, packaging development, conceptual design, feasibility and integration of current and future customer programs.
• Optimization of existing packaging to drive value, and build a cost-effective advantage as related to material handling.
• Support implementation of containerization through new vehicle launches and continuous improvement activities. 

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Packaging Engineering / Supply Chain Management
• Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint)
• Understanding in an automotive manufacturing setting (OEM, Tier One, etc.)
• Good oral and written communication skills enabling interaction within all levels of the organization and/or with respective customers
• Good Analytical ability and problem-solving skillsets
• Ability to organize, plan, and execute projects
• Ability to effectively organize and lead meetings and workshops
• Comfortable working with multiple customers and projects

Preferences:

• Working knowledge of Stellantis / GM / Ford Standards, Processes and Plant shop floor experience
• Experience with various type of container systems (custom racks/containers, standard containers, expendable, etc.)
• Knowledge of the supply chain system as it relates to material handling, packaging, and logistics
• 0–3-year Packaging Engineering and/or Supply Chain Management experience 
• 0–3-year experience with production or manufacturing experience in Stamping, BIW, General Assembly, Engine or Transmission.
• Ability to travel on a Domestic or Global standpoint