Packaging Engineer- Build Support

The Custom Dunnage & Rack Packaging Engineer is responsible for supporting the ordering build delivery and quality of all specialty "make" and "buy" packaging-including custom racks engineered dunnage and unique protective packaging-for assigned programs.

The engineer helps ensure packaging solutions meet program timing support part protection needs and achieve the lowest Total Packaging Cost (TPC) for the company.

A core responsibility of this role is ensuring the design team completes their work on time so fabrication and build activities can start early enough to meet X3 pre-launch batch and launch milestones.

Key Responsibilities

Program Timing & Design Coordination

The Packaging Engineer is responsible for:

• Tracking and monitoring all custom rack and dunnage design activities • Ensuring the design team completes design work on schedule to allow timely ordering fabrication build and delivery • Communicating design timing risks and driving cross-functional actions when needed • Supporting program launch teams by ensuring each packaging milestone is met

Build & Supplier Support

• Assisting suppliers during prototype and production builds of custom racks and dunnage • Tracking build progress and helping resolve timing or quality issues at fabrication sites • Supporting part fit-ups rack quality checks and functional validations • Preparing technical documentation for load patterns handling guidance and verification activities

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Working with ILE VPE Quality Purchasing Supply Chain Product Engineering Manufacturing and Logistics to verify requirements • Supporting plant teams during prototype approvals and production readiness reviews • Coordinating required data and inputs for program milestones

Part Protection & Validation Support

• Ensuring part protection requirements are met through proper execution of design build and validation steps • Supporting ergonomic and handling assessments with plant and launch teams • Helping verify durability and functional performance of the final packaging

Continuous Improvement

• Supporting improvement initiatives focused on rack fabrication quality packaging durability and TPC reduction • Participating in efforts to enhance build processes templates and supplier performance • Assisting with tracking and documenting packaging improvement savings

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Packaging Engineering Industrial Technology or related field • Minimum five years of experience in material handling rack fabrication rack design oversight or packaging engineering • Ability to assist in resolving complex packaging issues and design-build timing conflicts • Experience supporting or coordinating specialized packaging builds • Excellent communication skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in a related field • Five+ years of operational experience in material handling logistics or supply chain • Knowledge of Stellantis Industrial System Logistics Pillar • Familiarity with rack design processes and fabrication supply base • Experience in Material Flow or Plant Material Handling environments