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packaging engineer.athens, tennesseeposted september 29, 2026 job detailssummary$110,000 - $125,000 per yearpermanentbachelor degreecategorycomputer and mathematical occupations reference 1361776 job details job summary: Join a premier leader in the Automotive Manufacturing industry dedicated to delivering excellence in metal stampings and welded assemblies for over 50 years. We are seeking a highly skilled Packaging Engineer to serve as a technical expert, driving innovation in packaging solutions that optimize production, minimize waste, and maintain our reputation for high-quality engineering and operational efficiency.

location:

Athens, Tennessee job type: Permanent salary: $110,000 - 125,000 per year work hours: 8am to 5pm education: Bachelors responsibilities:

Process & Quality Improvement:

Led continuous improvement, quality control, Root-Cause Analyses (RCA), time studies, and line balancing for Press and Assembly packaging processes.

Operations & Engineering Management:

Managed new product launches, engineering change implementation, process documentation, and BOM maintenance/restructuring.

Container & Inventory Control:

Oversee container inventory, customer reconciliation, and partnership with Materials teams to resolve packaging disputes.

Stakeholder & Vendor Collaboration:

Effectively coordinate with customer engineers, vendors, suppliers, and internal departments to develop tailored packaging solutions.

Business & Financial Acumen:

Applied automotive manufacturing best practices and financial awareness to deliver cost-effective, safe, and efficient operations.

qualifications:

- Several years of auto manufacturing experience, mixed with at least three years of packaging engineering experience - Mixed experience between OEM and supplier would be a great help; any work experience with BMW, VW and/or Mercedes is a bonus given our customer portfolio skills: Allen Bradley,AutoCAD,Inventor,basic computer skills,programming,ISO14001,design programs,RSLogix 5000,Solidworks,financial acumen,effective communication skills,Effectively communicate,communication,Communication skills,Communicate,Organize,meet deadlines,teamwork,5Why,Assembly,automotive manufacturing,automotive,Bill of Materials,Continuous Improvement,Kaizen,Mathematical skills,mathematical concepts,IATF16949,production equipment,industry practices,manuals,packaging,packaging solutions,maintenance instructions,mentor,steel,OSHA,packaging engineering,personal protective equipment,process control,Line Balancing,stamping,safety,safety regulations,safety procedures,safety rules,inventory,Vibration,weld,workstation,Create documentation

Equal Opportunity Employer:

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At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.