NA Packaging Engineer

WHY JOIN APTIV?

You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge applications, develop breakthrough technologies, and deliver innovative solutions to some of the world’s leading automotive brands. See your work come to life on the road—helping make mobility safer, greener, and more connected. Ready to shape the future of mobility with us?

YOUR ROLE

As Packaging Engineer you will drive, in the heart of our Global PC&L Operations, all activities within the logistics operations domain with special focus on Packaging, from design until implementation.

In this key position you will be coordinating with the plant PC&L Managers, as well as the Regional PC&L Directors, all activities within the logistics operations domain and drive robust logistics cost improvement projects across the globe. Optimized Packaging designs and costs will enable the company to focus investments on growth of the business and enable flow in our operations. The job provides high visibility inside the AS&UX Organization and is reporting to the Global Packaging Leader, who in turn reports to the Global Logistics Manager.

RESPONSABILITIES:

• Support Global Packaging Engineering group in regards to people, process, roadmap and financials
• Design, test and implement outbound packaging for new product launch
• Ensure following packaging procedures and processes across ASUX
• Ensure Packaging value and % to sales beating BBP
• Support profitability improvement initiatives
• Improve returnable packaging flow management
• Share best practices across all sites in ASUX
• Support customer in packaging excellence solutions
• Define RACI for Packaging Planning (Inbound & Outbound)
• Release documentation and provide production intent packaging at PV Build in support of Launch   Performance Goals
• Support on all ASUX RFQs
• Participate in Kaizen/Gemba workshops as needed
• Participate in advanced material meetings prior to SOP to ensure Original and Alternative Packaging are implemented
• Support in providing Inbound Packaging information to all sourcing parts (from sourcing to SOP)
• Develop E2E Packaging Integrated Solutions (from Inbound to Outbound)
• Develop new supplier packaging strategy, guidelines and related process and activities
   

​REQUIRED SKILLS:

•         Bachelor of Mechanical Engineer, Industrial Engineer, Science in Logistics, Business Management, Systems Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or other relevant area;

•         Extensive knowledge of Supply Chain Processes (with preference for Operations, Manufacturing and Logistics related ones);

•         5+ years of significant Experience in a Business Process Role related to Supply Chain Operations, Manufacturing and Logistics;

•         Advanced knowledge of SAP and other relevant systems/tools, and relevant experience as a professional user in a challenging environment;

•         Good knowledge of the English language;

•         Analytical mindset, strongly process driven and used to view the performance through “process and people” angle;

•         Good working knowledge of MS office and integration with other systems;

•         Experience in a challenging automotive environment;

•         Skills and/or Experience as a leader & people manager in a global team environment.

NICE TO HAVES (PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS)

•         Basic understanding of Lean principles and tools;

•         Basic knowledge on Six Sigma principles and tools;

•         Curiously investigate everything – ability to solving problems analytically, creatively and collaboratively;

•         Learn by doing – an entrepreneurial mindset that’s driven by hands-on experimentation;

•         Embrace resilience – seeing every challenge as a learning opportunity and invitation to grow.

WHY JOIN US?

• You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.
• You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents.
• You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.

APPLY TODAY, AND TOGETHER LET’S CHANGE TOMORROW! 

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