Packaging Engineer

Packaging Engineer

Job ID: 35455

Location:

Seguin, US

Packaging Engineer

THE COMPANY

Vitesco Technologies is a leading international developer and manufacturer of state-of-the-art powertrain technologies for sustainable mobility. With smart system solutions and components for electric, hybrid, and internal combustion drivetrains, Vitesco Technologies makes mobility clean, efficient, and affordable. Our Seguin, TX, location is seeking a highly self-motivated and detail-oriented Packaging Engineer to join our team.The ideal candidate has excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills to manage a highly motivated logistics team and high tempo plant operations.

Are you ready to shape tomorrow with us?

THE POSITION

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, New Product Launch, Quality, Purchasing and Operations partners to gather and develop packaging requirements.

• Provide design direction and create development plans for outbound packaging containers and dunnage.

• Ensure strict compliance with Customer’s Packaging guidelines and actively seek ways to surpass customer expectations.

• Drive problem-solving initiatives and lead continuous improvement efforts to enhance packaging workflows and optimize supply chain operations processes.

• Focus on bringing cost reduction measures while maintaining the highest standards of quality.

• Conduct inbound packaging reviews for suppliers, working closely with suppliers to align packaging with warehouse and operational requirements and needs.

• External interaction will include, however, is not limited to, equipment vendors, construction contractors, engineering services contractors, and co-manufacturing organizations

• Enhances and validates package components and packaging processes

• Responsible for identification and validation of package materials and suppliers

• Manage all packaging activities for successful New Product Introduction

• Working with process engineering groups (new products) to develop and define packaging processes

• Conduct analytical testing on materials and interpret data findings

• Manage all program costs related to packaging to budget

• Maintain an up-to-date open issues tracking report using the format currently in place

• Conduct thorough engineering/cost studies

• Resolves part quality issues caused by containers (Totes/Cardboard)

• Develops and approves package testing plans and interprets results as required for various projects

WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY

• Immediate Benefits

• Paid Time Off

• Tuition Assistance & Employee Discounts

• Potential Annual Bonus

• Employer 401(k) Match

• Fitness Reimbursement

• And more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!

Job Requirements

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in a related Logistics or Engineering discipline or equivalent experience

• Must possess a Bachelor of Science degree in Packaging Engineering

• Minimum of 3 years of Packaging Engineering experience in a retail product environment

• Must be able to demonstrate competency in handling the interpretations of blue prints and understand the dimensional tolerances to stack-up various component types

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening

• Vitesco Technologies is not able to pay relocation expenses for this opportunity

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted. Must be able to stand for periods of up to 12 hours. Must be able to Push, Pull, Reach, Twist, Turn, Stoop, Walk, and Stand for 12 hours.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledgeable in Office 365

• Outstanding Communication skills

• Knowledgeable in SAP System

• Analytical mind, Excellent problem-solving abilities

• Understanding of package qualification and reliability methods and failure analysis

Working Time: Full time

Your Contact Partner: Daniel Cable

EEO Statement

Vitesco Technologies is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We welcome and encourage all qualified candidates to apply, including but not limited to people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQ+ community, people from all ethnicities and creeds, working parents, or people with long unemployment periods. All qualified individuals will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. To be considered, an application must be submitted to a specific position for which Vitesco Technologies has a current posted job opening. Qualified applicants will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which they apply. Further, Vitesco Technologies provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to careers_usa&canada@vitesco.com. This email address is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process.

Vitesco Technologies is a leading international developer and manufacturer of cutting-edge drive systems for sustainable mobility. With intelligent system solutions and components for electric, hybrid, and internal combustion drive systems, Vitesco Technologies is making mobility clean, efficient, and affordable. The product portfolio includes electric drives, electronic controls, sensors and actuators, and exhaust gas treatment solutions. In 2022, Vitesco Technologies generated sales of around €9.07 billion and employs a workforce of around 38,000 employees at 50 locations. Vitesco Technologies is headquartered in Regensburg, Germany.