Manufacturing Engineer_ Plymouth, MI (Hybrid) _ W2 Only

Job Description

LOCATION INFORMATION

13250 North Haggerty (Plymouth, Michigan)

Travel- up to 2 times per month to Normal for 1 week duration

This role is hybrid with at least 2 days each week from home/remote

Schedule: M-F 8-5/9-6 with flex depending on business needs

1 yr durataion

Title: Packaging Engineer

The ideal candidate has excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills. This

role will communicate technical information to non-technical audiences. A self- starter who is

organized, collaborative and able to problem solve will excel in this role as they work in a fast-

paced environment with a variety of team members at all levels of the organization.

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