Subaru of Indiana Automotive · 5 hours ago
Packaging Engineer
Lafayette, Indiana Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expSubaru of Indiana Automotive is seeking a Packaging Engineer responsible for developing, designing, and evaluating packaging solutions for automotive parts. This role involves collaboration with internal departments and external suppliers to enhance quality, ensure safety, and drive cost efficiency in packaging for mass production.
AutomotiveEnvironmental EngineeringManufacturing
Responsibilities
Propose, evaluate, and implement packaging and shipping container systems based upon understanding of supplier requirements, production processes, logistics, distribution, warehousing, quality, regulatory requirements, and cost targets
Provide design direction and development plans for packaging containers, dunnage, and unique shipping racks
Interface with SIA Manufacturing Engineering, Production, Quality, Environmental, Safety and Materials Management departments along with SIA Part Suppliers to gather and develop packaging requirements
Project manage the development of packaging for approximately 70 assigned suppliers from initial concept into mass production
Identify requirements and address concerns during development ensuring all scheduled development milestones are met
Troubleshoot and resolve packaging-related issues in mass production, ensuring timely implementation of temporary or permanent countermeasures, especially for safety or quality concerns
Support packaging reviews for production parts being shipped from Japan
Support overall supply chain cost reductions in the areas of packaging investment, expendable expense, transportation, and handling costs through packaging design without sacrificing safety, quality or delivery
Use of various CAD Software and technical drawings
Maintain professional and effective communication with Associates, leadership, vendors, and other stakeholders
All other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Packaging, Manufacturing, or Engineering, 5 or more years work experience in automotive packaging may be considered in lieu of education
5-8 years of relevant legal work experience with demonstrated leadership characteristics
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Quality, or related field
2 years of packaging, manufacturing and/or engineering experience
Minor or equivalent work experience in Global Supply Chain
Company
Subaru of Indiana Automotive
Subaru of Indiana Automotive is an organization that manufactures automotive products for Subaru Ascent, Impreza, Legacy and Outback.
5001-10000 employees
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