Packaging Engineer

Actalent is currently hiring a Packaging Engineer!

Job Description

A leading manufacturer of heavy-duty truck accessories is seeking an experienced Packaging Engineer to support the launch and ramp-up of a new manufacturing facility in Texas. This individual will play a critical role in designing, optimizing, and implementing packaging solutions for both inbound components and finished goods as operations transition from Shiner to the new location. This is a project-based contract opportunity focused on developing dunnage systems, packaging racks, and returnable packaging solutions that improve product protection, logistics efficiency, and operational performance.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize dunnage, racks, and packaging solutions for sheet metal components and bumper assemblies.
• Develop packaging systems that protect products during transportation while maximizing space utilization and efficiency.
• Evaluate existing packaging methods and recommend improvements for cost, quality, and sustainability.
• Support the transition of manufacturing operations from Shiner to the new location by developing packaging standards for new production workflows.
• Analyze finished goods packaging and recommend alternatives to existing pallet, plastic wrap, and expendable packaging methods.
• Research and implement returnable packaging solutions where appropriate.
• Create detailed packaging designs and documentation using SolidWorks.
• Collaborate closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Production, and Design teams to ensure packaging solutions meet operational requirements.
• Conduct packaging trials, testing, and validation activities to ensure product protection and manufacturability.
• Provide recommendations that improve material flow, handling, storage, and transportation efficiency.

Essential Skills

• Packaging engineering and design expertise.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks.
• Bachelor"s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Packaging, or related discipline).
• Minimum of 1+ year of professional Packaging Engineering experience.
• Experience designing packaging, dunnage, racks, or material handling solutions within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and quickly contribute in a project-based environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in automotive manufacturing environments.
• Experience supporting stamping, body shop, sheet metal, or fabricated metal products.
• Aerospace manufacturing packaging experience.
• Experience designing or optimizing returnable dunnage and returnable packaging systems.
• Experience with both returnable and expendable packaging solutions.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and/or IATF manufacturing environments.
• Experience supporting facility launches, expansions, or manufacturing transfers.

Work Environment

The role offers a hybrid schedule with a preference for approximately 50% onsite presence. Onsite work will initially be based in Shiner, TX to support current operations, transitioning to the new location in Seguin, Texas as the new facility becomes operational. This position provides the opportunity to work directly with manufacturing leadership on a high-visibility facility launch project.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Seguin, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $65.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Seguin,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 28, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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