Lear Corporation

Advanced Packaging Engineer

Lear Corporation

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Southfield • Missouri • United States

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About the role

  • As a member of the packaging team, the Advanced Packaging Engineer will be responsible for supporting and developing packaging solutions that support new and ongoing automotive programs.
  • This position focuses on pre-source quoting, identifying and developing returnable packaging suppliers, and managing our Lear Packaging Approval System (LPAS).
  • Advance Packaging Engineer is responsible to support early-stage program development through pre-source program quoting, supplier engagement, and management of LPAS.
  • This includes all activities related to the planning, budgeting, design, procurement, and management of both returnable and expendable packaging for a variety of automotive seating components.
  • Additional responsibilities include supporting new product launch teams and meetings, driving continuous improvement, analyzing engineering drawings and specifications of packaging, and collaborating with cross-functional organization to manage new packaging launches.
  • Ensure packaging solutions meet customer, quality, safety, and sustainability requirements.
  • Support cost modeling, tooling investment analysis, and ROI evaluations for packaging programs.
  • Maintain accurate packaging documentation, standards, and change control throughout the program lifecycle.

Requirements

  • Bachelor in Packaging, or Related Study
  • Ability to work cross-functionally with Plant Staff, Sales, Purchasing and Program Management
  • Coordinate and manage packaging activities with multiple regions when necessary
  • 2-3 years of experience with Logistics in Relation to Packaging
  • Strong social skills, ability to communicate to all levels of Management
  • Experience with Just in Time (JIT) Manufacturing
  • Microsoft Office (Excel)
  • Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.
  • 3 Years working experience in Automotive Packaging (Bonus if you have)
  • Continuous Improvement Background (Bonus if you have)
Benefits
  • High visibility role with exposure to cross-functional teams including Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Logistics, and Program Management.
  • Opportunity to support new product launches and influence packaging strategy early in the program lifecycle.
  • Hands-on experience with both returnable and expendable packaging across multiple programs and regions.
  • Collaborative environment with autonomy to manage projects and make meaningful impact.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
packaging solutionspre-source quotingreturnable packagingpackaging designcost modelingtooling investment analysisROI evaluationspackaging documentationLogisticsJust in Time (JIT) Manufacturing
Soft Skills
cross-functional collaborationcommunicationsocial skillsmanagement engagementcontinuous improvement
Certifications
Bachelor in PackagingRelated Study