Packaging Engineer 2

Key Responsibilities:

Packaging Process Development & Maintenance

• Develop andmaintainpart packaging process routings.

• Design new part packaging. 

• Revise existing packaging asrequired. 

• Maintain revision records. 

• Develop andmaintainpackaging cost information. 

• Provide engineering packaging data for Allison Divisions and the Department of Defense.

• Packaging Material Specifications & Inventory Support

• Develop andmaintainpackaging material specifications.

• Create packaging material purchase order releases. 

• Assistin developing packaging inventory and replenishment programs.

Packaging Engineering Laboratory Coordination

• Develop and perform testing on packages according to ISTA requirements. Conduct packaging material testing asrequired. 

• Perform testing for divisional needs asrequired.

• Provide Warehouse & Distribution Project Support

• Assistwith technical, system, in-houselogistics, and packaging quality issues.Assistwithsupplier packagingdevelopment. 

• Actively pursue costsavings &continuousimprovements

• Conduct studies to reduce divisional labor and material expenses. 

• Evaluate employee suggestionsregardingnew packaging method improvements. Evaluate packaging concerns from employees, suppliers, and customers. 

• Maintain revision records and packaging cost information.

System & Technical Support

• Assistwith system issues related to packaging processes, material specifications, andlogisticssystems.

Data, Documentation & Visual Support

• Assistwith data collection and recording. 

• Create and update Kit Books and visual aids.

Key Performance Measures:

• Kit book accuracy and timeliness

• Packaging Routing Accuracy

• Cost savings due to packaging optimization

Competencies andBehaviors:

Required:

• Adhering to the highest standards in what we do. We succeed through integrity, trust, and quality as we drive for results. 

• Drive a positive customer experience. We deliver better outcomes when we understand our customers’ needs and execute appropriately. 

• Improve the way the world works.  We develop better solutions through innovation and a continuous desire to improve.

• Leveraging the power of teamwork.  We develop better solutions by working together toward a common goal.  

• Analytical and problem‑solving capability. 

• • Knowledge of ISTA standards and packaging methodologies. 

• •Strong communicationand documentation skills. 

• • Ability to collaborate with suppliers and cross‑functional teams. 

• • Ability to manage multiple priorities and technical tasks.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (preferably packaging,mechanicalor industrial) or supply chainisrequired.

• Familiarity with packaging engineering standards and ISTA testing. 

• Proficiencywith Microsoft Office suite. 

• Preferred:

• Proficiencywith SAP

• Supplier development or packaging quality experience.

• Exposure to cost analysis or continuousimprovement.

Experience:

Required:

• Experience designing, testing, ormaintainingpackaging solutions.

• Experience with packaging materials or specifications.

• Experience supportinglogisticsor warehouse operations.

• Experience preparing documentation and visual work aids.

Scope Factors:

• Provides packaging engineeringexpertiseacross production, warehousing, distribution, and supplier networks.
• Responsible for designing,validating, andmaintainingpackaging standards withdirect impact on product protection, cost, andlogisticsefficiency.
• Collaborates with suppliers, engineering teams, divisional groups, and distribution operations.
• Decisions influence cost savings, packaging compliance, testing protocols, and material specifications across the organization.
• Supports divisional initiatives andrepresentsPackaging Engineering incrossfunctionalproduct and improvement teams.