Packaging Engineer
American Battery Solutions Inc.
Ohio
Job Summary: The Packaging Engineer is responsible for developing, testing, and implementing packaging solutions for inbound raw materials, production work in-progress, new product innovation and finished packs for shipment to customer domestic US and interational. This role works closely with engineering, operations, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure packaging supports safe handling, regulatory compliance, efficient material flow, and cost‑effective production. The Packaging Engineer drives continuous improvement, resolves packaging‑related issues, and supports new product launches by creating robust, scalable packaging systems tailored to the unique requirements of high‑voltage energy storage products. Responsibilities:
- Design and develop protective packaging for lithium‑ion battery modules and packs, ensuring durability, safety, and regulatory compliance.
- Conduct packaging validation testing, including vibration, drop, compression, and thermal testing.
- Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and Environtmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) team to support production and safety requirements.
- Create and maintain packaging specifications, drawings, and documentation for internal and external use.
- Develop returnable and expendable packaging solutions for inbound materials and outbound shipments.
- Optimize packaging for efficient line‑side presentation, ergonomics, and space utilization.
- Ensure all packaging meets Department of Transportation (DOT), UN 38.3 (confirms with safety test requirements for shipping lithium-metal and lithium-ion batteries by air, sea or road), International Air Transportation Association (IATA), and other hazardous-material shipping regulations.
- Ensure all packaging meets Hazmat requirements for domestic US and international shipping.
- Work with suppliers in combination with Purchasing and New Product Innovation as appropriate to source materials, evaluate prototypes, optimize packout packaging count and standard pack size and weight and approve final packaging designs.
- Support new product launches by developing packaging from prototype through mass production.
- Lead continuous improvement projects focused on cost reduction, damage prevention, and sustainability.
- Investigate packaging-related issues in production or logistics and drive corrective actions.
- Maintain packaging bills of materials and ensure alignment with changing product and process requirements.
- Adhere to federal and state regulations.
- Adhere to all company policies, processes, and procedures.
- Performs other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.
- Predictable and reliable attendance.
- Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering or related engineering degree.
- Minimum five (5) years of experience with Hazmat product packaging, handling, and shipment.
- Lithium ion packaging and handling experience preferred.
- Familiarity with regulations, import/export, and trade compliance.
- Strong proficiency in Engineering Resource Planning (ERP) systems; PLEX experience preferred.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft office suite products.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively.
- Attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to work under pressure.
- Strong written communication skills demonstrated through the preparation of reports and presentations for communicating findings and recommendations.
- Focuses on Quality: Drives work results with a quality focus on actions and results.
- Decision Making & Analysis: Makes sound decisions based upon a mixture of data-driven analysis, expertise, experience, and judgment; collects relevant information, seeking input from others, and identifies connections and/or root causes of problems
- Continual Improvement: Displays a consistent orientation toward producing the highest quality products or services, while keeping a focus on sustainability. Constantly looking for incremental improvements in work processes and results.
- Takes Initiative: Exhibits strong drive for results and success; conveys a sense of urgency and drives issues to closure; persists despite obstacles and opposition.
- Working Safely: Demonstrates safe behaviors. Aware of potential risks and threats in the workplace.
- Delivers Results: Achievement-oriented, feeling a sense of urgency to reach goals on time, if not before.
- Teamwork: Works cooperatively with others to accomplish team goals and organizational objectives.
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Works in a temperature-controlled office environment with occasional work in industrial environments not temperature controlled.
- Occasionally move about in industrial environments, and on uneven terrain.
- The noise level in the industrial work environment can be moderately loud.
- May be required to travel to and navigate a variety of sites to fully understand material needs.
- Must be able to bend, lift, stretch, stoop, push, pull, stand, and carry as needed to inspect, service, and operate machinery, equipment, and gauges.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
- The ability to respond quickly to sounds.
- Strong situational awareness.
- Paid time off includes 4 weeks, 15 holidays, and parental leave.
- 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) offerings.
- Company provided 401K savings plan with immediately vested matching contributions to help you save for retirement.
- Voluntary benefits offerings.
- Tuition assistance.
- Employee Referral Program.
- Employee development and career growth opportunities.
Posted 2026-08-07
Recommended Jobs
Paralegal I - Youngstown
Community Legal Aid Services, Inc.
Youngstown, OH
Paralegal I - Youngstown Job Type Full-time Description The Paralegal I will, under the supervision of the Office Manager, assist in the provision of comprehensive, high quality legal servic…
View Details
Posted 2026-07-29
Part Time Commercial Cleaner - M W F mornings
Office Pride of Cincinnati-Hyde Park
Cincinnati, OH
Job Description Job Description Local janitorial company seeking a part-time commercial cleaner to work limited daytime hours near the Anderson Township area. Weekly Schedule: Monday 7:30a…
View Details
Posted 2026-07-05
Associate Veterinarian
The VET Recruiter
Toledo, OH
Associate Veterinarian – Toledo, OH We are seeking an experienced Associated Veterinarian to join a team of passionate, focused doctors. Our client is a well-established, full-service animal hos…
View Details
Posted 2026-08-17
Software Engineering Team Lead
M-KOPA
Belfast, OH
The Impact Your architecture will directly shape how millions of people access credit for the first time. We've already served 10 million customers and unlocked more than $2 billion in credit sinc…
View Details
Posted 2026-08-21
Logistics Engineer III
CEVALogistics
Cincinnati, OH
CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products, and providers all around the world. Present in 170+ countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,500…
View Details
Posted 2026-07-28
Purchasing Agent
Serpentini Chevrolet of Strongsville
Strongsville, OH
JOB SUMMARY The Purchasing Agent at Serpentini Chevrolet of Strongsville is responsible for ensuring the dealership has up-to-date inventory and excellent customer service. This position will create …
View Details
Posted 2025-08-28
Second Shift Supervisor
West Unity, OH
Second Shift Supervisor West Unity, Oh Manufacturer is looking for a Second Shift Supervisor position. This is a salaried position. What's in it for you? Elwood Staffing associates are eligi…
View Details
Posted 2026-08-19
Account Specialist
DHD Consulting
Stow, OH
Position Summary We are seeking a customer-focused and relationship-driven Account Specialist to support key client accounts and serve as a liaison between customers, internal teams, and business …
View Details
Posted 2026-08-04
Direct Support Professional- Take Home $3,000+/ Month (PA Opportunity)
Delta-T Group Inc.
Youngstown, OH
Location: Youngstown, OH 44502 Date Posted: 08/03/2026 Category: Direct Care Services Education: High School Diploma/GED Our clients have urgent needs in Slippery Rock, PA for ALL ongoing s…
View Details
Posted 2026-08-07