Packaging Engineer- Build Support

Company: Stellantis
Location: Auburn Hills
Posted on: April 3, 2026

Job Description:

The Custom Dunnage & Rack Packaging Engineer is responsible for supporting the ordering, build, delivery, and quality of all specialty “make” and “buy” packaging—including custom racks, engineered dunnage, and unique protective packaging—for assigned programs. The engineer helps ensure packaging solutions meet program timing, support part protection needs, and achieve the lowest Total Packaging Cost (TPC) for the company. A core responsibility of this role is ensuring the design team completes their work on time so fabrication and build activities can start early enough to meet X3, pre?batch, batch, and launch milestones. Key Responsibilities: Program Timing & Design Coordination The Packaging Engineer is responsible for: Tracking and monitoring all custom rack and dunnage design activities Ensuring the design team completes design work on schedule to allow timely ordering, fabrication, build, and delivery Communicating design timing risks and driving cross?functional actions when needed Supporting program launch teams by ensuring each packaging milestone is met Build & Supplier Support: Assisting suppliers during prototype and production builds of custom racks and dunnage Tracking build progress and helping resolve timing or quality issues at fabrication sites Supporting part fit?ups, rack quality checks, and functional validations Preparing technical documentation for load patterns, handling guidance, and verification activities Cross?Functional Collaboration: Working with ILE, VPE, Quality, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Product Engineering, Manufacturing, and Logistics to verify requirements Supporting plant teams during prototype approvals and production readiness reviews Coordinating required data and inputs for program milestones Part Protection & Validation Support: Ensuring part protection requirements are met through proper execution of design, build, and validation steps Supporting ergonomic and handling assessments with plant and launch teams Helping verify durability and functional performance of the final packaging Continuous Improvement: Supporting improvement initiatives focused on rack fabrication quality, packaging durability, and TPC reduction Participating in efforts to enhance build processes, templates, and supplier performance Assisting with tracking and documenting packaging improvement savings Our Benefits - Designed with You in Mind Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage From your very first day, you’ll have access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage - ensuring you and your family stay healthy and protected. Generous Paid Time Off We believe in work-life balance. That’s why we offer: 17 paid holidays, including shut-down from December 24 th through New Years Day every year. Vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time and fully paid parental leave when your family needs you most. Competitive Retirement Savings Plans We help you plan for the future with: An employer match on contributions to your 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up plans An employer contribution, even if you don’t contribute Income Protection & Insurance Options Benefit from included and optional disability, life, and other insurance programs - because your peace of mind matters. Company Vehicle Lease Program Eligible employees and their immediate families can enjoy company vehicle lease options with included insurance, maintenance, and unlimited mileage. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products. Family Building Benefit We proudly support all paths to parenthood- including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy. Support for Your Growth and Giving Back We believe in investing in your future and your passions: Tuition reimbursement Student loan refinancing programs 18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community And so much more! When you join us, you’re not just building a career - you’re joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work.

Keywords: Stellantis, Farmington Hills , Packaging Engineer- Build Support, Engineering , Auburn Hills, Michigan