Packaging Lead Engineer - Data and Standards

Job Description

Job Description

Title : Packaging Lead Engineer

Location : Brigham City, Utah 84302
Salary : $120,000–$140,000 (based on experience)
Hire Type : Direct Hire
Benefits : A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, paid holidays, and a 401(k) plan.

Sterling Engineering is partnering with a global automotive manufacturer to hire a Packaging Lead Engineer. This leadership role is responsible for developing the company's enterprise packaging strategy, establishing engineering standards, and leading a team of Packaging Engineers supporting new product launches.

Responsibilities :

• Develop and execute the enterprise packaging strategy and technology roadmap.
• Lead and mentor a team of Packaging Engineers while assigning project workloads for new product launches.
• Establish and maintain company-wide packaging standards for automation, returnable, and expendable packaging systems.
• Develop controlled specifications, engineering standards, and process documentation for packaging workflows.
• Lead packaging governance, engineering change control (ECO/ECN), and standards review activities.
• Manage packaging data architecture, specification databases, PFEP, labeling systems, and documentation.
• Standardize packaging master data, labeling, serialization, barcode, QR code, and RFID requirements.
• Drive packaging innovation by evaluating new materials, technologies, and supplier capabilities.
• Develop KPIs and dashboards to monitor compliance, quality, cost savings, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and suppliers to improve packaging performance, sustainability, and operational efficiency.
• Lead training initiatives and establish best practices across multiple manufacturing locations.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering preferred; Mechanical or Industrial Engineering degrees will also be considered.
• 7-10+ years of packaging or logistics engineering experience in automotive, Tier 1, or high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Previous experience leading packaging standards, engineering systems, or multi-site packaging initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of PFEP, packaging specification databases, cartonization, and labeling systems.
• Experience integrating packaging data with ERP, PLM, or WMS platforms such as SAP, Oracle, Teamcenter, or Windchill.
• Proficiency with CAD software including SolidWorks, CATIA, or NX.
• Strong understanding of ISTA and ASTM transportation testing standards.
• Excellent leadership, project management, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Skills :

• Experience managing enterprise packaging strategies across multiple manufacturing facilities.
• Knowledge of GS1 and AIAG labeling standards.
• Experience with TOPS, Cape Pack, ArtiosCAD, or similar packaging software.
• Familiarity with sustainability initiatives, returnable packaging programs, and automation-ready packaging design.
• Experience developing engineering standards, governance processes, and continuous improvement programs.
• Strong data analytics and business intelligence experience using Excel and reporting tools.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.