What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr Packaging Design Engineer position at Lucid Motors?
Job Description
At Lucid Motors, we're redefining the future of luxury electric vehicles. Our mission is to create intuitive, liberating, and environmentally friendly transportation solutions that elevate the human experience.
We're seeking a Senior Packaging Design Engineer to join our team. In this role, you'll be responsible for developing and implementing packaging systems for our global operations. This includes designing cost-effective solutions, establishing contract packaging organizations (CPOs), and qualifying shipping solutions.
You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Supply Chain, Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Finance. Our ideal candidate is a motivated individual with excellent communication skills, strong analytical abilities, and a passion for innovation.
- Develop and implement packaging systems based on customer requirements, plant operation processes, logistics, distribution, warehousing, and regulatory requirements.
- Develop benchmarking methodology and execute assessments across the manufacturing footprint within North America with replication globally.
- Implement process improvements jointly with packaging vendors and Supply Chain Assist in vendor selection and management for packaging materials and services.
- Perform design analysis, computer simulations, and packaging validation testing of packaging and container designs.
- Create and release material and packaging specifications for new products, and changes to existing products.
- 5 years of total experience in Packaging Engineering with thorough knowledge of Supply Chain systems and processes.
- 5 years of related automotive industry experience.
- 5 years of direct leadership experience.
- 2 years of full scope global project management experience.
- In-depth knowledge of materials, processes, and application of these as used in shipping container and packaging system design.
- High level of analytical ability where problems are complex.
- Demonstrate Strong written and oral Communication.
- High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others.
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects, effective project planning in terms of resources, strategies, cost, and time with ability to meet project timelines.
- Experience in Packaging testing standards (ASTM, ISTA).
- Proficient computer skills in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Project, and 3D modeling software.
- Willingness to travel as needed for container development, implementation, and packaging quality issue resolution.
