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Packaging Engineer

Bolta US Inc
Northport, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 11/29/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/29/2026

Job Description

Job Title

Packaging Engineer

Reports to Manager

Manager Logistics

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

 

Main Objective of Position

  • Responsible for the development, delivery, and continuous improvement of expendable and returnable packaging concepts.  Serve as primary point of contact for customer packaging issues.


Tasks and Responsibilities (max. 10)

  • Develop expendable and returnable packaging concepts to meet customer requirements.
  • Involvement in project planning, layout planning and logistics calculations 
  • Identify and execute cost savings opportunities
  • Development of external and internal logistic concepts
  • Tracks and traces all returnable containers both company and customer owned
  • Coordinates and Conducts testing of packaging designs
  • Ensures that the packaging instructions are correct
  • Approves tooling design and costing for packaging designs
  • Develops packaging vendors in conjunction with Bolta Purchasing
  • Manage daily plant container requirements.


Key Figures (Quantities, Budgets, etc.)

  • Budget
  • Inventory Accuracy


Required Education

  • A bachelor degree is required, with a preferred concentration in Logistics, Packaging Engineering or related field.


Professional Experience (Years/ Experience)

A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience supporting an automotive production facility in a packaging engineering/planning  capacity (preferably European OEM’s and suppliers).   Greenfield, and start up experience preferred.  Experience working with European OEM’s/suppliers preferred.

Specialized Knowledge, Skills, and Requirements

  • At least 3 years work experience with MRP Systems preferably (SAP).
  • Experience with material flow and engineer drawings
  • At least 3 years work experience in Automotive Manufacturing, preferable Injection Molding or plating.
  • Intermediate PC Skills (Word, Excel, Power Point)
  • Logical and strong mathematical skills are must.
  • CAD / Blue Print Reading
  • 3D Computer Aided Drawing Skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills including strong project and time management skills.
  • Ability to work with individuals at all organizational levels
  • Ability to travel extensively and on short notice to support customer needs.
  • Excellent attendance and the ability to work a flexible schedule are essential for this position.
  • Ability to meet physical demands of the position, which may include: climbing stairs/ladders, stooping, kneeling, crouching, walking, standing, and lifting.   Ability to safely work in areas that are subjected to hazardous chemicals and machinery.
  • Physically capable of lifting, pulling, pushing up to 50 pounds without injury.
  • Ability to work in a non-climate controlled environment.

 

Language Skills           

English                                                              Fluent Conversation/Correspondence

German                                                          Basic Knowledge

 

Functional Approval

Disciplinary Approval

 

 

 

 

Name, Date, Signature

Name, Date, Signature

 

Reviewed by Human Resources

Acknowledgement by Employee

 

 

Name, Date, Signature

Name, Date, Signature

 

The job functions listed above are not all-inclusive.  They do not constitute a comprehensive overview of all position specific tasks and responsibilities.  The employee will be required to perform other job related tasks/responsibilities as requested by management.  Job duties may be modified and/or changed based upon business needs.  This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

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