This is what you'll do:
The Packaging Engineer is responsible for the design and implementation of all packaging
materials: including custom racks, standard baskets, totes/bins, and expendable packaging.
A clear understanding of material flow processes into, within, and out of all Rivian facilities.
This position falls under the Logistics, Supply Chain umbrella.
· Identify and develop relationships with top quality global packaging and material
handling suppliers.
· Support the Company's mission, vision, values and goals
· Responsible for implementing, improving and maintaining the packaging standards
for inbound components and raw material
· Work with tier 1 and 2 level suppliers to assure conformance to packaging standards
· Designs and develops protective containers, dunnage, unique shipping racks and
expendable domestic and international
· Analyzes engineering drawings and specifications to determine physical
requirements, quality, safety and materials needs
· Determines cost and feasibility of expendable versus returnable packaging
· Determines container costs, movement costs and feasibility limitations
· Lead project teams of significant scope including other engineering colleagues
· Coordinate vendor and/or colleague work assignments on packaging projects
· Organize and lead cross-functional work teams
· Responsible for adhering to all internal and OSHA required safety procedures in
performing daily work activities
· Maintain a positive working relationship with all levels of the organization
· Adherence to all company policies and procedures
· Work with customer / supplier contacts to gain approval for packaging
· Work with manufacturing both internally and externally to determine packaging
requirements
· PFEP – Plan for Every Part owner




This is what you'll need:

· Bachelor's Degree in Packaging Engineering or equivalent experience
· 3-5+ years in packaging experience required, Automotive Packaging experience
(preferred)
· Knowledge of / experience in packaging testing (ISTA, ASTM, UN)
· PFEP and process flow mapping experience
· Cost modelling experience – close working relationship with Purchasing and Logistics
· Proficient in Microsoft Office software
· SolidWorks, Catia – modeling experience; basic manipulations
Please help the Talent Operations team gain a better understanding of the ideal candidate for
this role. To find and source excellent candidates we must understand their "world” & "where
they live” in the professional ecosystem. Please be as specific as possible.


· Where are they working currently?
oEV startups, any high-volume vehicle OEM, battery companies

· What types of professional, college organizations or clubs are they involved in?
oNot needed or preferred, only IOPP


· Where did they go to school?
oUW-Stout, Michigan State, RIT, Clemson
oIOPP