Job Description

Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Factory Zero on a full-time basis.

The Role:

The Packaging Engineer will be responsible for providing direction, coordination, and follow-up for all aspects of containers for the plant, current and launch. Responsible for studying and planning operations for the effective utilization of personnel, material, equipment, and facilities where decisions are made within the limits of general practices and policies. Work independently under general direction of a supervisor. Work involves a considerable amount of perception and initiative in order to make decisions. The selected candidate will provide Packaging Engineering support to Operations and Lead cross-functional teams on significant projects to improve processes that affect Quality, Productivity, and Cost

What You'll Do (Responsibilities):

• Interact with Global Supply Chain, Containerization, Quality, Operations, Logistics, Controls engineering, and supplier(s)

• Perform Packaging Engineering testing methods and processes to improve Quality

• Assist in establishing operational methods and work standards using various measurement techniques

• Analyzes existing operations and proposes cost justified improvements

• Optimize use of floor space, materials, personnel, and equipment using Lean Manufacturing Strategies

• Identify and coordinate implementation of density improvements

• Manage buy-off processes with all affected parties within the plant for new and modified containers

• Coordinate with development and Implementation of packaging specifications for current and new product programs

• Responsibility for leading Short-Lead Time initiatives that pertain to packaging

• Responsibility for supplier shipping label compliance

• Act as back-up to plant Dangerous Goods Coordinator

• Oversee management of container loops for all returnable containers

• Manage damaged/ repair process for all returnable containers

• Assist in management of containments related to container dunnage changes/ repacks/ sorts

Additional Job Description

Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications):

• Strong knowledge of Lean Materials Strategies

• 1+ years of packaging engineer experience

• Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)

• Experience in packaging testing standards

• Ability to travel as needed on a local scale

• Strong written and oral communication skills

• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects, effective project planning in terms of resources, strategies, cost, and time, with ability to meet project timelines

• Relatively high level of analytical ability where problems are complex

• Knowledge of work measurement and work standards

• Knowledge of basic manufacturing and assembly processes

• Knowledge of Workplace Safety Systems pertaining to Safe Handling, Stacking, Storage of containers

• Demonstrated technical and professional skills in job-related area required

• Appropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods to work effectively with business partners to meet mutual goals required

• Establish a course of action to accomplish completion of the job and/or project

• Coordinates input from internal/external customers to better understand customer needs and/or perceptions

• Keeps abreast of current product developments and trends in areas of expertise

• Actively identifies new areas for learning and takes advantage of learning opportunities

• Proficient in Dangerous Goods/ Haz-Mat material requirements

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

• Packaging Engineer with Industrial Engineering experience or interest preferred

• Knowledge of computer software as it pertains to engineering preferred

• Previous Packaging Engineer assignment preferred

• Dangerous Goods experience

• Bachelor’s degree with a major in engineering, packaging engineering or equivalent experience

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

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• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
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• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
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