TN_202601_016_Packaging Engineer Job ID: REF6635D

Job Description

• Manage packaging development projects (internal, supplier, customer) from initiation through launch (also SCR) till end of packaging life time considering all relevant guidelines and rules. (e.g. TST, CA) and maintenance of customer packaging portals and supplier packaging database.
• Define needed returnable packaging quantity and initiate the order.
• Manage in SAP e.g. material master data, packaging instructions, ... .
• Manage modifications of packaging for existing components and products.
• Working within cross-functional teams (quality, finance, purchasing, controlling, engineering, operations, consultants and outside vendors).
• Development and coordination of cost savings initiatives as related to packaging designs and materials.
• Hands‑on evaluation of packaging for conformance to project requirements.
• Create, maintain and communicate primary, secondary, and pallet packaging specifications within the plant for all new and running products and in relevant tools acc. to TST, CA.
• Write, review, and approve packaging specifications.
• Development of the first packaging concept including cost for customer RFQ.
• Budget planning of the Continental owned returnable packaging material.
• Partner of Plant / FF SCM management in all questions towards packaging techniques.
• Consults the NPL / SLM manager with regards to logistics packaging requirements.
• Cooperation with the controlling department in case of yearly budget planning of packaging.
• Coordination of procurement and replacement of returnable packaging material.
• Supporting Material Flow process improvements in the areas Receiving, Warehouse, Production and Dispatch.
• Supporting the disposition of customer, supplier and internal returnables.
• Supporting the management of empties (MoE) activities - coordination of procurement, replacement, scrapping and cleaning of returnables.
• Supporting the management of empties (MoE) activities - coordination of procurement, replacement, scrapping and cleaning of returnables.

Additional Information

Competencies:

• Packaging Planning and Design
• Digital Solutions in SCM and Material Flow
• NPL, Quotation and Product Life Cycle (PLC) Related Processes
• Project Management Techniques
• Source Processes
• Make Processes
• Deliver and Return Processes
• MFW - Goods Receipt Processes
• MFW - Warehousing Processes
• MFW - Build Delivery ProcessesSelf Service Analytics
• Management of Empties
• Structured Problem Solving
• Communication Techniques and Methods
• Complaint Management in SCMCBS Methods & Tools

Qualifications

• Bachelor/master degree in an engineering discipline or qualified technician with professional experience.
• At least 2 years in either a manufacturing/logistics environment, or equipment and packaging technology.
• Lead of SCM project or project with interface to SCM preferred.
• Knowledge in supply chain processes, transportation requirements for all transport modes, automotive packaging process (e.g. ESD (Electro Static Discharge) and corrosion protection, technical cleanliness, packaging testing methods, Industry 4.0).
• Experience in work with international teams.
• Intercultural know‑how preferred.

Company Description

Since its spin‑off in September 2025 AUMOVIO continues the business of the former Continental group sector Automotive as an independent company. The technology and electronics company offers a wide‑ranging portfolio that makes mobility safe, exciting, connected, and autonomous. This includes sensor solutions, displays, braking and comfort systems as well as comprehensive expertise in software, architecture platforms, and assistance systems for software‑defined vehicles. In the fiscal year 2024 the business areas, which now belong to AUMOVIO, generated sales of 19.6 billion Euro. The company is headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany and has about 87,000 employees in more than 100 locations worldwide.