Packaging Engineer

Packaging Engineer

Business travel mandatory to support North American sites; 25-30% launch travel, 15-20% non-launch travel. Packaging engineer supporting North American and Mexico manufacturing sites. Work with packaging vendors to design and validate returnable and expendable packaging for customer, supplier, and Inteva interplant needs. Review/approve the proposed packaging for conformance to optimization, part protection, and ergonomics. Perform packaging studies/cost analysis, including business case analysis for returnable vs. expendable. Coordinate and complete packaging cost estimates for new business pursuit and service products. Coordinate with PC&L for freight estimates for business case analysis. Obtain Inteva plant approval for packaging. Maintain packaging cost and design documents. Perform packaging testing as required. Support plant with root cause analysis of packaging issues. Support operations on plan for every part submissions. Support product development team and their needs for new product launches. Submit packaging approvals/details via forms and web portals.

Position requirements: Excellent oral and written skill. Proven track record of leadership capabilities to conduct container buyoffs and drive container optimization. Works effectively in a team environment. Excellent problem solving skills. Proficient in Word, Excel, Power Point, and Project. Strong degree of self-motivation and self-direction. Ability to manage multiple tasks in a demanding situation. Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles. Preferred: Work experience in automotive industry or industrial/manufacturing engineering. Experience in manufacturing processes and equipment. Operations experience. Experience with AutoCAD. Bilingual/Spanish speaking (not required but a plus).

Education requirement: Bachelor's degree (Industrial or Mechanical Engineering preferred).

Full-time/part-time: Full-time.

Shift: Days.

Location: Inteva Products, LLC - Gadsden Operations.

Req number: ENG-26-00098.

About the organization: Inteva Products is a leading global automotive supplier providing innovative, reliable, environmentally friendly products that enhance vehicle quality, safety, and performance. Inteva has global resources for design, engineering, manufacturing, and customer service for interiors, latches, door systems, motors & electronics, overhead systems, and hard trim. Formed in 2008, the tier-one supplier is focused on achieving sustained global growth, providing excellent customer service, and driving innovation. Inteva was founded on innovative solutions and the use of applied technology to drive value-based solutions. The company employs 12,000 people in over 35 sites and maintains its World Headquarters in Troy, Michigan USA.