Packaging Engineer

Job description

HireArt is helping an on-demand, autonomous ride-hailing company hire an Associate Packaging Engineer to support packaging integrity, supplier communication, and daily problem-solving.

This is an entry-level packaging engineering role focused on root cause analysis, tracking progress on issues, and working directly with packaging suppliers to resolve problems quickly and accurately. You’ll support packaging compliance activities, audit inbound packaging, and help maintain documentation and packaging records.

As a Packaging Engineer, you’ll :

• Audit inbound component packaging and labeling for compliance with Pack Spec guidelines and supplier standards.
• Perform r oot cause analysis on packaging issues and document findings.
• Work directly with packaging suppliers to communicate issues, request corrections, and ensure problems are resolved.
• Use internal systems (PFEP, Shipping Label Tracker, Packaging Compliance Tracker, logistics KPIs) for analysis and reporting.
• Maintain and update packaging documentation, including database entries, drawings, data, and photographs.
• Track the progress of supplier corrective actions and packaging-related issues.
• Document packaging trials and evaluate warehouse or line-side feasibility as part of corrective actions.
• Support kitting, repackaging, and deviation requests.
• Investigate inbound packaging damage and propose corrective or preventive measures.
• Collaborate with packaging engineers on prototype reviews and sample assessments.
• Build and maintain strong communication with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• Perform data analysis using Microsoft Excel and support reporting tasks

Requirements

Nice to Have :

Benefits :

Commitment : This is a full-time, ongoing contract position staffed via HireArt. This role is onsite and available to candidates local to the Hayward, CA area.

HireArt values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor visas or employ corp-to-corp.