Packaging Engineer

Ghafari

Full-time other-general
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Location
Troy, MI, United States
Posted
July 22, 2026

Job Description

**Job Description:**

**General Summary:**

This role will oversee packaging from prototype design through RFQ, supplier selection, procurement, validation, and production readiness, ensuring parts are protected, cost-effective, ergonomic, and delivered in alignment with program timing. This position will also be expected to work on-site at a client location in Troy, Michigan.

**Essential Job Functions:**

+ Lead shipping packaging development from prototype concept through procurement and production readiness.
+ Review part characteristics, handling requirements, supplier locations, transportation modes, point-of-use needs, and quality requirements to define appropriate packaging solutions.
+ Support the Purchasing team by reviewing expendable packaging forms and supplier-submitted packaging costs to ensure pricing is aligned with market trends.
+ Drive cost and density improvements for expendable packaging.
+ Coordinate prototype packagin...