Packaging Engineer

General Summary Project manage the design, development, testing, procurement and validation of automotive (or similar) packaging, including steel shipping racks, custom and standard returnable containers, and expendable containers, for both domestic and international applications. Essential Job Functions Initiate and maintain customer‑specific packaging databases for assigned parts. Perform change‑management to assess the impact of changes in part physical characteristics, suppliers, and process requirements. Coordinate with customer stakeholders, logistics partners, and part suppliers to establish project schedule, design criteria, procurement strategy, and fleet size requirements. Plan and direct activities concerning design, prototyping, testing, and delivery of containers. Conduct design reviews, first‑article inspections, laboratory testing (vibration, impact, compression, drop, etc.), over‑the‑road testing, problem solving, and troubleshooting. Provide on‑site launch support to validate packaging meets program requirements. Monitor supplier conformance. Schedule and hold coordination meetings; write meeting minutes. Participate in open issues meetings and presentations. Consult with customer departments and packaging suppliers to determine costs and feasibility of producing proposed packaging. Advise customers on efficient packaging procedures, innovations in packaging materials, and various applications within the supply chain. Support the development of presentation materials for customer presentations. Employment Qualifications Education: BS degree in Packaging from an accredited university preferred or a 4‑year degree in an engineering discipline. Experience: 0 to 2 years of previous experience. Skills/Competencies: Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of software, with strength in Microsoft Excel. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Highly organized and able to effectively manage a large amount of data and communications. Basic proficiency in AutoCAD is preferred, but not required. Ghafari Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. As a federal contractor, Ghafari Associates maintains affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in accordance with applicable laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr