Job Description

The On-Site Packaging Engineer is the plant’s primary owner of packaging specifications, execution, and compliance, with direct accountability for how parts are packaged, handled, and processed within the facility. This role ensures packaging solutions effectively balance quality, damage prevention, cost control, safety, ergonomics, and operational efficiency. The Packaging Engineer maintains a strong daily presence on the dock and production floor to identify inbound packaging changes, risks, and improvement opportunities. Reporting to the Packaging Engineering Manager, this position operates with a dotted-line relationship to the Plant Manager and Operations Manager to support plant objectives while maintaining clear lines of demarcation in a unionized manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and maintain all packaging specifications used within the plant, including containers, racks, dunnage, and expendable packaging
• Assign and approve the machine(s), processing paths, and material handling methods for parts based on packaging design and plant capabilities
• Serve as the on-site authority for packaging-related decisions impacting quality, damage, cost, safety, ergonomics, and throughput
• Routinely walk the dock and production floor to monitor inbound packaging and identify unauthorized changes or non-compliance
• Investigate and resolve packaging-related quality issues, part damage, safety concerns, and material flow disruptions
• Balance competing priorities across quality protection, damage prevention, cost control, and operator safety
• Ensure inbound packaging aligns with approved specifications and escalate deviations through proper channels
• Partner with Operations, Quality, Logistics, and Maintenance while respecting defined roles and union work rules
• Support Purchasing and suppliers on packaging compliance, changes, and cost-related discussions
• Lead packaging validation activities including trials, audits, corrective actions, and plant readiness reviews
• Ensure all packaging solutions comply with corporate standards, plant safety requirements, and union agreements
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on packaging performance, standardization, and cost reduction

Location:

• On-site: Center Line, Michigan
• Facility relocation to Van Buren Township, Michigan planned for 2027
• Full-time, on-site role
• Occasional travel to suppliers, other Stellantis locations, and CTC (Auburn Hills) as required

Our Benefits - Designed with You in Mind

Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage

From your very first day, you’ll have access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage - ensuring you and your family stay healthy and protected.

Generous Paid Time Off

We believe in work-life balance. That’s why we offer: 17+ paid holidays, including shut-down from December 24 th through New Years Day every year. Vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time and fully paid parental leave when your family needs you most.

Competitive Retirement Savings Plans

We help you plan for the future with:

• An employer match on contributions to your 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up plans
• An employer contribution, even if you don’t contribute

Income Protection & Insurance Options

Benefit from included and optional disability, life, and other insurance programs - because your peace of mind matters.

Company Vehicle Lease Program

Eligible employees and their immediate families can enjoy company vehicle lease options with included insurance, maintenance, and unlimited mileage. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.

Family Building Benefit

We proudly support all paths to parenthood- including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.

Support for Your Growth and Giving Back

We believe in investing in your future and your passions:

• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan refinancing programs
• 18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community

And so much more!

When you join us, you’re not just building a career - you’re joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work.

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