{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"cf2a5b0659812187b1b61db2","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/cf2a5b0659812187b1b61db2","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/cf2a5b0659812187b1b61db2","title":"Packaging Engineer","description":"Packaging Engineer\nLocation: Ogden, UT\nStatus Direct Hire\nExperience: Bachelor's Degree in Packaging, Mechanical, or Industrial and at least 3 years of experience\n\nSummary\nIn this role you will be responsible for leading and coordinating design and optimization for all regional and external packaging design activities for automotive components, automation cells, and service/aftermarket parts.\nThis role ensures technical integrity, cost efficiency, and alignment with internal and customer standards while coordinating with external design resources.\nEnsure efficient handoff, design consolidation, and quality resolution across all packaging projects.\n\nResponsibilities:\nDevelop, Design, and Test packaging (all iterations of expendable & returnable) including distribution testing.\nValidate and certify all packaging, where applicable, to DOT & HazMat requirements entering, moving within, and exiting the Americas.\nDrive efficiencies through standardization of packaging materials, processes, and utilization. Own the supplier packaging dBase (LIS) – data cleansing and content management.\nOwn the customer packaging responses as part of the PPAP process and content management through the various customer packaging portals.\nEngineer packaging (racks, totes, dunnage, corrugate) for protection, pack density, ergonomics, and logistics cost; create drawings/specs and maintain revision control.\nCreate innovative and robust packaging solutions for new and existing automotive components using 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks or CATIA.\nOwn CAD design of steel racks/totes and custom dunnage (foam, plastic, textiles); calculate containerization and line side presentation.\nCoordinate with internal teams (engineering, manufacturing, sales, finance, etc.) and our packaging vendors for new and existing projects to find opportunities to reduce cost and improve performance, efficiencies, and safety.\nRun sample builds, line trials, and transport/durability tests; document results and release specs.\nQualify packaging materials and formats; author standard work instructions; lead trials and validation for new/changed SKUs.\nUnderstand and execute safety, quality, and regulatory compliance in the packaging area.\nExecute inbound/outbound service packaging standards; evaluate expendable vs. returnable per lane and volume.\nReview/approve supplier proposals; maintain spec database and PFEP for service/parts\nAnalyze damage data and lead corrective actions and redesigns.\nCoordinate with Service Ops, Warehousing, and Supplier Quality on readiness and change control.\nCreate consumer facing packaging (branding, instructions, fixtures) without compromising protection.\nDesign cell friendly packaging: datum/orientation features, lead ins/chamfers, pockets, poka yoke geometries for high first pass pick rates.\nCollaborate with controls/robotics: EOAT/gripper interfaces (grip surfaces, vacuum suitability, compressibility, clearances) and standard pick windows.\nParticipate with purchasing in packaging vendor qualification, selection, on-boarding, and score carding.\nOwn the operations focused vendor relationship.\nReduce overall costs through collaboration with suppliers, manufacturing sites, cross docks, and customer locations on returnable container fleet quantities, standard container sizes, materials, dunnage design, labeling, damage assessment, and life-cycle management (returnable reuse program).\nQualifications:\nBS in Packaging Engineering strongly preferred; Mechanical/Industrial acceptable,\n3-5 years of related experience,\nCAD & Packaging: SolidWorks/NX/CATIA; ArtiosCAD for corrugated/dunnage; read drawings, GD&T, basic tolerance stacks.\nPalletization/Cartonization: TOPS/Cape Pack (or WMS-native).\nMaterials: Corrugate/corrplast, HDPE/PP thermoforms, foams (EPE/XLPE/PU), textiles, steel/aluminum racks; ESD/cleanliness & wash/repair considerations.\nTesting & Standards: ISTA 1A/2A/3A/6A, ASTM D4169; load-securement best practices; small-parcel vs LTL/ocean constraints.\nAutomation-readiness (nice to have): datum/orientation features for robot/vision pick, EOAT/grip surfaces, label windows/fiducials.\nMethods: DFMEA/PFMEA, DOE, line trials, buyoff checklists; evidence-based iteration.\n\nBenefits\nPEAK's benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care Savings Account (DCA), and 401K plan. PEAK believes that taking care of our team is essential for success and we are proud to provide benefits that enhance both your well-being and your future. Additionally, our associates may be eligible for Paid Sick Leave as required by Federal, State, or local laws.\nEqual Opportunity Employer (EEO)\nPEAK Technical Staffing is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. PEAK does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business need. We encourage all individuals to apply.\nAmericans Disabilities Act (ADA)\nThe physical and mental requirements described in this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to perform the essential physical functions of the position, including sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, and lifting up to 25 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.\nCandidate Privacy\nTo read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://peaktechnical.com/privacy-policy/ and https://peaktechnical.com/ca-residents-privacy-rights/\nAI Recruiting Disclosure\nWe use AI-assisted tools to help review applications and compare your experience to job requirements, but all hiring decisions are made by human recruiters. You may request a human-only process or opt out of automated communication at any time. Required notices and our latest bias audit are available on our website: www.peaktechnical.com/ai-disclosure.","company":"Peak Technical Services","rawCompany":"peak technical services","city":"Ogden","state":"UT","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-04T19:50:32.482Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2141.00","title":"Mechanical Engineers","slug":"mechanical-engineers"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"},{"code":"17-2112.03","title":"Manufacturing Engineers","slug":"manufacturing-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"561910","title":"Packaging and Labeling Services","slug":"packaging-and-labeling-services"},{"code":"488991","title":"Packing and Crating","slug":"packing-and-crating"},{"code":"333993","title":"Packaging Machinery Manufacturing","slug":"packaging-machinery-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Packaging Engineer","description":"Packaging Engineer\nLocation: Ogden, UT\nStatus Direct Hire\nExperience: Bachelor's Degree in Packaging, Mechanical, or Industrial and at least 3 years of experience\n\nSummary\nIn this role you will be responsible for leading and coordinating design and optimization for all regional and external packaging design activities for automotive components, automation cells, and service/aftermarket parts.\nThis role ensures technical integrity, cost efficiency, and alignment with internal and customer standards while coordinating with external design resources.\nEnsure efficient handoff, design consolidation, and quality resolution across all packaging projects.\n\nResponsibilities:\nDevelop, Design, and Test packaging (all iterations of expendable & returnable) including distribution testing.\nValidate and certify all packaging, where applicable, to DOT & HazMat requirements entering, moving within, and exiting the Americas.\nDrive efficiencies through standardization of packaging materials, processes, and utilization. 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PEAK believes that taking care of our team is essential for success and we are proud to provide benefits that enhance both your well-being and your future. Additionally, our associates may be eligible for Paid Sick Leave as required by Federal, State, or local laws.\nEqual Opportunity Employer (EEO)\nPEAK Technical Staffing is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. PEAK does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business need. We encourage all individuals to apply.\nAmericans Disabilities Act (ADA)\nThe physical and mental requirements described in this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to perform the essential physical functions of the position, including sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, and lifting up to 25 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.\nCandidate Privacy\nTo read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://peaktechnical.com/privacy-policy/ and https://peaktechnical.com/ca-residents-privacy-rights/\nAI Recruiting Disclosure\nWe use AI-assisted tools to help review applications and compare your experience to job requirements, but all hiring decisions are made by human recruiters. You may request a human-only process or opt out of automated communication at any time. 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