Job Description
ABOUT Slate At Slate, we're building safe, reliable vehicles that people can afford, personalize and love—and doing it here in the USA as part of our commitment to reindustrialization. The spirit of DIY and customization runs throughout every element of a Slate, because people should have control over how their trucks look, feel, and represent them.
Who we are looking for: Slate is seeking a skilled Senior Packaging Engineer to lead the design, development, and optimization of packaging solutions for automotive components and materials. This role focuses on creating cost-effective, sustainable, and efficient packaging systems that enhance supply chain performance and minimize waste.
What you get to do: - Design and implement packaging solutions for automotive components, materials, and finished goods, ensuring compliance with logistics, storage, safety, and durability standards.
- Engage with manufacturing, quality, and design teams to identify part candidates for returnable packaging that meet part integrity and quality requirements during shipment and storage.
- Forecast and manage packaging budgets and cost-saving initiatives.
- Develop sustainable, reusable, and returnable packaging solutions using 3D CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) for design and simulation.
- Collaborate with production part suppliers to develop durable, cost-effective expendable packaging that protects part quality and integrity and meets required packaging standards.
- Collaborate with factory material handling & material flow engineering, manufacturing, safety & ergonomics teams to design, develop, and implement internal factory kitting & sequencing containers and carts.
- Conduct detailed business case studies comparing the use of returnable vs. expendable packaging for management reviews.
- Support new product launches by defining packaging requirements and analyzing logistics data to improve supply chain flow and reduce waste.
- Optimize packaging internal space utilization and material handling efficiency through advanced packaging engineering techniques.
- Lead continuous improvement projects focused on lean packaging and ergonomics, ensuring compliance with automotive industry packaging standards.
- Research and evaluate new materials and technologies to improve packaging durability, reduce weight, and lower costs. Identify reusability of materials to optimize cost.
- Manage the packaging buy-off process, ensuring that all packaging solutions meet the required specifications and standards before implementation.
- Conduct packaging performance testing, as needed, to ensure compliance with design standards.
What you bring to the team: - Bachelor's degree in Packaging, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering (Master's preferred).
- 5-8 years of packaging experience in automotive, aerospace, or similar high-volume industry.
- Proven experience in optimizing returnable and expendable packaging with suppliers, with a strong background in packaging material selection and durability testing.
- Proficient in CAD tools for packaging design and optimization, with experience in cost analysis, budgeting, and business case development.
- Deep knowledge of packaging design, materials, and logistics optimization.
- Familiarity with ISO, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Understanding of sustainable packaging practices and compliance standards.
Why Join Team Slate? We're fueled by grit, determination, and attention to detail. Slate's start-up spirit of ingenuity and resourcefulness moves our business forward. Team Slate fosters a culture of excellence, innovation, and mutual respect, and is motivated by shared principles.
- Safety First
- Delight Customers
- One Team
- Relentless Improvement
- Fast, Frugal and Scrappy
- Respectful Collaboration
- Positive Legacy
We want to work with people that reflect the communities in which we operate: - Slate is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason.
- Slate is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected].
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