Packaging Engineer

Role: Packaging Engineer
Location: Onsite - Fremont, CA & Sparks, NV
Contract: 6+ Months with Possible Extension
Experience: 6+ years
 
Job Description:
 
What You’ll Do
·       Lead end-to-end engineered packaging projects for Vehicle and Energy platforms
·       Interface with Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, New Product Introduction, and Operations partners to gather and develop packaging requirements
·       Partner with Supply Chain and Logistics to drive projects to enable the most efficient delivery of parts possible without sacrificing part quality or manufacturability
·       Provide design direction and development plans of protective packaging containers, dunnage and unique shipping racks – domestic and international
·       Apply industrial design techniques of CAD, technical drawings, including datum structure, GD&T and tolerance stack up analysis
·       Monitor KPI’s and work with Packaging Design Engineers to develop world-class packaging standards and continue to improve upon them
·       Drive expendable to returnable projects and participate in sustainability initiatives; Manage project budgets, risks, and change management; Assist in vendor selection and vendor management
 
What You’ll Bring
·       Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Packaging, Industrial Design, or equivalent work experience with evidence of exceptional ability
·       Working knowledge of CAD, and technical drawings, including datum structure, GD&T and tolerance stack up analysis
·       Familiarity with manufacturing processes including machining, welding, injection molding etc.
·       Strong knowledge in a large variety of materials (aluminum, steel, composites, foam, etc.); Experience with designing to standards such as ASTM, Mil-Spec, etc.
·       Strong understanding of packaging testing and validation; Capable of managing multiple priorities at once without sacrificing quality of results
·       Proficient at-risk management and communication; Team player with strong process and continuous improvement mindset
·       Travel up to 30% required