Job Description
Job Description
Position : Packaging Engineer
Department : Supply Chain Management
Functional Area : Logisitics
Classification : Non-Exempt Exempt
Reporting Structure : Team Leader Industrial Engineer
Educational Background Required :
- 2-year degree and / or 2-4 years of professional experience in a similar position or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Automotive Experience
- Minimum 2-4 years’ experience of OEM product packaging knowledge
- Minimum 2-4 years’ experience in Returnable and Expendable Packaging.
Skills and Training
Automotive industry knowledge.Experience with design software, such as AutoCAD or SolidWorksFamiliarity with manufacturing processes and systemsCreativity, including the ability to develop innovative packaging solutionsAnalytical skills, including the ability to analyze data and make recommendationsEssential Functions Required for Job
Managing and tracking customers’ systems for approval of customer systems for standards submission updates and / or changes.Packaging development, quoting and packaging submissions to external customers for approval.Maintain customer portals Provide container inventories as required.Maintain customer dunnage both inbound and outbound, cycle count monthly and report to customers per their requirements. Statistical data is needed for packaging both inbound and outbound.Responsible for the disposition of excess customer packaging. Manage life cycle of container fleetsKeep all information related to packaging and develop standards per customer requirements / approval.Responsible for the completion and approval of customer fleet calculators.Implement supplier, 3PL and PW internal reusable container and new packaging improvement programs.Creates and maintain packaging instructions for internal and external use.Works with Production Engineers and Program Managers to ensure packing information is correct on the bill of material.Ensure correct packaging information is entered in SAP for shipping per customer requirements.Review, update and maintain all packaging instructions per company complianceOther tasks and duties as assigned.