Packaging Engineer

Job Description

Day to Day:

Insight Global is looking for a packaging engineer that will manage supplier-produced packaging for automotive exterior components, ensuring containers meet production, quality, and logistics needs. They support program launches from first shots through production, resolve packaging issues, analyze part/container data, and coordinate cross-functionally with molding, paint, assembly, purchasing, and logistics. Strong communication and problem-solving are essential.

Compensation: 80k-90k/ year

Benefit packages for this role may include healthcare insurance offerings and paid leave as provided by applicable law.

• Manage packaging suppliers and timelines from first shots to production launch.

• Troubleshoot packaging quality issues and support continuous improvement.

• Validate container functionality for molding, paint, and assembly operations.

• Analyze part dimensions and optimize container/trailer utilization.

• Collaborate with purchasing, logistics, and production teams.

• Support material flow optimization and value stream mapping.

• Use SolidWorks and related tools to evaluate packaging solutions.

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Skills and Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's in Engineering Science/Technology or 5+ years of relevant experience.

• 3-10 years of experience in manufacturing, industrial engineering, packaging engineering, or similar environments.

• Ability to manage suppliers and ensure packaging meets internal/external production need.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (basic formulas, data analysis) and all Microsoft platforms.

• Familiarity with SolidWorks.

• Experience working cross-functionally with molding, paint, assembly, purchasing, and logistics teams.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to interpret underlying issues and facilitate conversations, specifically critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Preferred:

• Experience in automotive exteriors (fascias, bumpers).

• Background working with OEMs or Tier 1/Tier 2 suppliers

• Familiarity with SolidWorks (required), SpinFire, and AutoCAD.

• Experience with PFMEA, lean manufacturing, or value stream mapping.

• Exposure to material flow optimization and advanced materials planning.