Manufacturing Engineer
Plymouth, Michigan
Contract
Description: 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
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
Skills:
You will receive the following benefits:
- Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
- Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
- Vision Benefits
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options
- Paid Sick Time Leave
- Legal and Identity Protection Plans
- Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
- 529 College Saver Plan
Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.