Location(s): Smyrna, TN
Job Schedule: Full-time
Education Requirement: Bachelor's
Sponsorship: No
Shape the Future of Mobility at Nissan: Launch Your Career, Drive Innovation
Come Drive Innovation with Us. We are currently looking for a Senior Packaging Engineer to join our team in Smyrna, TN.
Packaging engineer will work with suppliers, manufacturing, material handling, and other internal organizations to develop packaging for new models. The successful candidate will be required to manage the design and approval for supplier and in-house packaging for all major and minor model launches. This position will also be responsible for participating in activities that support TdC and other internal activities. This position will plan, maintain and track project development and report as required in order to ensure that all packaging is delivered on time to support all trials and start of production.
A Day in the Life:
Participate in supplier kick off/development meetings.
Support RFQ requirements through packaging validation.
Coordinate packaging requirements for new model at RFQ.
Develop budget for in-house containers and line side racks.
Utilize NNA standardized packaging guidelines including all safety requirements.
Review packaging proposals and coordinate approvals with all internal organizations and international Nissan plants as required.
Review and approve Packaging Data Sheets.
Design and develop prototype packaging concluding with testing to finalize design and manufacture.
Participate in launch readiness meetings and maintain reports as required.
Support and/or participate in VC-Lot Activities in Japan.
Confirm packaging compliance.
Handle part change request as it relates to packaging.
Support all major/minor model change studies.
Support all packaging related requests from internal groups and international Nissan plants.
Analyze fleet size for logistics route changes due to supplier relocation.
Identify opportunities through internal activities.
Who We're Looking for:
Candidate will possess international business experience dealing with international clients/business partners.
Candidate would have experience in exporting automotive components with a broad knowledge base in corrugate packaging design, VCI applications and international shipping regulations/standards.
Candidate should also have knowledge of transportation testing of containers including vibration and incline impact testing.
5+ years of experience.
Four-year degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or Engineering Technology required.
Travel Required?
Occasional day, overnight, or international travel.
What You’ll Look Forward to at Nissan:
Career Growth and Continuous Learning Opportunities: Benefit from diverse career paths, cross-departmental moves, and innovative learning platforms. Enhance your skills through seminars, leadership training, and tuition reimbursement programs, all while playing a vital role in shaping the future of transportation. From day one, you'll have the support to tackle challenges and contribute to impactful solutions across our organization.
Rewards: Be supported with a Comprehensive Benefits Package, including medical, mental health, parental leave, retirement savings & unique Nissan perks, including discounts on lease vehicles as part of our Employee Lease Program and a Vehicle Purchase Program (VPP). For more information, access our Nissan Benefits Overview Guide.
Nissan is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon the successful completion of drug and background screenings in accordance with Nissan policies and in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Nissan will consider qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records for employment in a manner consistent with these laws.
It is Nissan’s policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire; Nissan uses E-Verify to validate employment eligibility.
NISSAN FOR EVERYONE
People are our most valuable assets, and diversity and inclusion are the key to maximizing the power of each individual member of our team. When everyone belongs, the power of NISSAN is undeniable. Our Corporate Diversity Initiative aims to improve business results by ensuring that our workplace and core businesses meet the unique needs of our employees and customer base.
Nissan is committed to creating a culture where everyone belongs and employees, customers, and partners feel respected, valued, and heard. We have over 10 Business Synergy Teams (BSTs) across the U.S. and Canada that connect employees – with shared characteristics or interests – build allies, and foster a company culture where all employees feel supported and included.
Nissan also values inclusion in all areas of our business as we strive to mirror the diversity of our customer base and the communities where we do business. We are committed to procuring innovative goods and services, retailing our products and communicating from a diverse perspective which will help us continue to offer our customers competitively designed, market-driven products.
Join us as we carry our commitment to diversity and inclusion into the future.
Smyrna Tennessee United States of America