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Packaging Engineer

Trillium Professional Staffing is now hiring a Mopar Packaging Engineer in Auburn Hills MI!

Pay Rate: up to $42.71, depending on experience
Job Overview
In this role, you will be responsible for working closely with suppliers to meet our packaging requirements for safely shipping key automotive components such as fascias, glass, powertrain parts, and trim panels. The ideal candidate will have expertise in packaging design, supply chain management, and problem-solving skills to address non-conformance, track issues, and work with dealers on resolving claims. This position requires an individual who is proactive, collaborative, and committed to quality and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities
Supplier Packaging Specification Review & Analysis
• Review supplier provided packaging specifications for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with internal packaging standards.
• Analyze packaging layouts, materials, pack quantities, and protection methods.
• Identify errors, gaps, or non-compliances and document findings for engineer review.
Vendor Data Validation & Documentation
• Validate packaging drawings, specifications, and data submissions.
• Ensure required documentation is complete, current, and properly stored.
• Prepare comparison summaries, issue logs, and supporting analysis for Packaging Engineers.
Non-Conformance & Issue Support
• Assist with tracking packaging non conformances and corrective actions.
• Support damage trend reviews by gathering and organizing data.
• Prepare documentation used by engineers during supplier follow ups.
Testing & Standards Support
• Support documentation of packaging testing and results.
• Confirm test requirements are met and properly recorded.
• Assist with updates to internal packaging reference materials.
Cross Functional Support
• Coordinate with packaging engineers, supply chain, and quality teams on assigned tasks.
• Maintain organized records to support reviews, audits, and reporting.

Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering (required).
• Foundational understanding of packaging materials, containers, and dunnage.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow defined standards and processes.
• Ability to analyze technical data and document findings clearly.
• Basic proficiency in Excel or similar tools.

Preferred Qualifications
• Internship, co-op, or early career experience in packaging or manufacturing.
• Exposure to automotive, logistics, or supply chain environments.
• Familiarity with packaging drawings or supplier provided specifications.
• Awareness of packaging test standards (e.g., ISTA) at a conceptual level.

Key Skills
• Technical specification review
• Documentation and record management
• Packaging data analysis
• Issue tracking and follow up support
• Clear written communication
• Strong organization and discipline

Work Environment
• Primarily office based with routine interaction with Packaging Engineers and suppliers.
• Structured, execution focused assignments with defined scope.
• Minimal travel; travel only when required
 

Trillium Technical has been recruiting and placing Engineering professionals for over 30 years. From Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, our philosophy remains the same: to achieve excellence by providing quality employees with an uncompromising level of service. We believe in honesty, integrity, and a simple philosophy of providing value to our customers and our employees. We strive to be unsurpassed in the recruitment and placement of Engineering professionals. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Trillium offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes the ability to participate in health insurance and retirement plans, paid holidays, state required leave, and vacation days, if applicable. Trillium’s offerings are dependent on the state in which the assignment is located, length of time worked, and may change depending on assignment. Benefit packages for direct hire placements vary based on the client company.

 

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