Packaging Lead Engineer

Packaging Lead Engineer

In this role you will be responsible for setting up the enterprise packaging strategy and technology roadmap while leading a group of engineers. Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive process standards and documentation to support all end-to-end packaging business and engineering workflows. Establish packaging standards and lead execution of automation, returnable, and expendable plans while setting the standard on how we will achieve cost, quality, and sustainability goals. Assign workload to a team of engineers for new launch.

Should you be interested in overseeing these tasks and aiming for enhanced performance standards, your role will involve:

• Establish and maintain packaging standards for automation, returnable, and expendable execution; publish controlled specifications and playbooks
• Lead governance for exceptions/waivers; chair the standards review board and manage change control (ECO/ECN)
• Define common footprints and automation execution standards; align with safety/quality and sustainability requirements.
• Own enterprise packaging data architecture and tools (spec/PFEP, cartonization, labeling, image vaults): governance, permissions, and data-quality SLAs.
• Standardize master data (part-to-pack links, dunnage IDs, test results, sustainability attributes) and audit routines; lead training and adoption.
• Select/administer cartonization and labeling systems (GS1/AIAG compliant), including template libraries and formal change control.
• Set/enforce ID standards (serialization, barcode/QR/RFID), labeling, and traceability checkpoints (ship/receive scans, gate checks).
• Own the portfolio/roadmap for packaging materials, formats, and automation; prioritize pilots with success criteria and scale proven solutions.
• Conduct market/technology scouting; partner with suppliers/startups to mature innovations into standards.
• Develop KPIs/dashboards; monitor compliance and drive corrective actions with site leaders.
• Mentor regional teams; build capability via training, playbooks, and office hours
• Lead and set workload for a team of packaging engineers for new model launch and serialization projects

What is required:

• BS in Packaging Engineering (preferred) or ME/IE
• 7–10+ years in packaging or logistics engineering, including multi-site standards/systems ownership in automotive/Tier-1 or similar high-volume manufacturing.
• Hands-on with PFEP/spec databases, cartonization (TOPS/Cape or WMS-native), labeling, and GS1/AIAG compliance.
• Experience integrating packaging data with ERP/PLM/WMS (e.g., SAP/Oracle; Teamcenter/Windchill); strong Excel/BI; familiarity with APIs/MDM concepts.
• Working knowledge of ISTA/ASTM transit testing, load-securement, and sustainability/EPR considerations.
• CAD & Packaging: SolidWorks/NX/CATIA; ArtiosCAD for corrugated/dunnage; read drawings, GD&T, basic tolerance stacks.

Benefits PEAK's benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care Savings Account (DCA), and 401K plan. PEAK believes that taking care of our team is essential for success and we are proud to provide benefits that enhance both your well-being and your future. Additionally, our associates may be eligible for Paid Sick Leave as required by Federal, State, or local laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) PEAK Technical Staffing is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. PEAK does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business need. We encourage all individuals to apply.

Americans Disabilities Act (ADA) The physical and mental requirements described in this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to perform the essential physical functions of the position, including sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, and lifting up to 25 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.