Packaging Lead Engineer - Data and Standards
Job Description
Salary: $120,000–$140,000 (based on experience)
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Benefits: A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, paid holidays, and a 401(k) plan.
- Develop and execute the enterprise packaging strategy and technology roadmap.
- Lead and mentor a team of Packaging Engineers while assigning project workloads for new product launches.
- Establish and maintain company-wide packaging standards for automation, returnable, and expendable packaging systems.
- Develop controlled specifications, engineering standards, and process documentation for packaging workflows.
- Lead packaging governance, engineering change control (ECO/ECN), and standards review activities.
- Manage packaging data architecture, specification databases, PFEP, labeling systems, and documentation.
- Standardize packaging master data, labeling, serialization, barcode, QR code, and RFID requirements.
- Drive packaging innovation by evaluating new materials, technologies, and supplier capabilities.
- Develop KPIs and dashboards to monitor compliance, quality, cost savings, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and suppliers to improve packaging performance, sustainability, and operational efficiency.
- Lead training initiatives and establish best practices across multiple manufacturing locations.
- Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering preferred; Mechanical or Industrial Engineering degrees will also be considered.
- 7-10+ years of packaging or logistics engineering experience in automotive, Tier 1, or high-volume manufacturing environments.
- Previous experience leading packaging standards, engineering systems, or multi-site packaging initiatives.
- Strong knowledge of PFEP, packaging specification databases, cartonization, and labeling systems.
- Experience integrating packaging data with ERP, PLM, or WMS platforms such as SAP, Oracle, Teamcenter, or Windchill.
- Proficiency with CAD software including SolidWorks, CATIA, or NX.
- Strong understanding of ISTA and ASTM transportation testing standards.
- Excellent leadership, project management, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Experience managing enterprise packaging strategies across multiple manufacturing facilities.
- Knowledge of GS1 and AIAG labeling standards.
- Experience with TOPS, Cape Pack, ArtiosCAD, or similar packaging software.
- Familiarity with sustainability initiatives, returnable packaging programs, and automation-ready packaging design.
- Experience developing engineering standards, governance processes, and continuous improvement programs.
- Strong data analytics and business intelligence experience using Excel and reporting tools.
Meet Your Recruiter
Sabrina Herrera
Sabrina Herrera is a seasoned Technical Recruiter with a knack for establishing genuine connections with candidates and continuously expanding her expertise in various roles and industries. With one year of dedicated service at Sterling and an impressive 15-year journey in the recruiting arena, Sabrina has become a respected figure in talent acquisition.
As a Technical Recruiter, Sabrina's ability to build strong relationships with candidates sets her apart. She values the opportunity to understand each individual's unique strengths, aspirations, and career goals, ensuring she can guide them toward the most suitable and fulfilling opportunities.
Having spent 15 years in the recruiting domain, Sabrina's experience spans diverse industries and roles. She embraces the challenges of exploring new fields, consistently striving to expand her knowledge and expertise. Her dedication to continuous learning allows her to stay at the forefront of emerging trends and best practices in the recruitment landscape.
Sabrina advises fellow professionals to cultivate a curious mindset and actively seek new challenges and projects that push the boundaries of their abilities. Embracing the unknown and venturing into uncharted territories can lead to personal and professional growth, ultimately elevating one's effectiveness in the field of recruitment.