Packaging Design Engineer

Number of employees

5500

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Posted on: 2023-03-31

Category: emobility

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Employment type:

Full time

Experience required:

Intermediate

Salary

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About the company:

Lucid is the new generation of EV. Our relentless focus on innovation, luxury, and sustainability drives us into a reality where you no longer have to choose between doing great things, doing the right thing, and doing everything with the highest regard for efficiency and design. There were luxury cars, then EVs, now there’s Lucid.  

Leading the future in luxury electric and mobility
At Lucid, we set out to introduce the most captivating, luxury electric vehicles that elevate the human experience and transcend the perceived limitations of space, performance, and intelligence. Vehicles that are intuitive, liberating, and designed for the future of mobility.
 
We plan to lead in this new era of luxury electric by returning to the fundamentals of great design – where every decision we make is in service of the individual and environment. Because when you are no longer bound by convention, you are free to define your own experience.
 
Come work alongside some of the most accomplished minds in the industry. Beyond providing competitive salaries, we’re providing a community for innovators who want to make an immediate and significant impact. If you are driven to create a better, more sustainable future, then this is the right place for you.

Lucid Motors is seeking a motivated and experienced Packaging Design Engineer to join the European Service Parts organization (After-Sales). This position requires an experienced professional with the ability to architect from scratch the entire Packaging/Containerization strategy for a global automaker. The successful candidate will have hands on expertise developing packaging systems and protocols on a global scale in an automotive manufacturing environment. In addition, the role includes developing cost-effective packaging solutions, establishing contract packaging organizations (CPOs), generating and managing standard work instructions, and qualifying shipping solutions. This position requires partnership with Supply Chain, QA/QC, Manufacturing, Engineering, Finance, Marketing, Design and Regulatory Affairs to implement new processes and manage changes. Our ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and approaches his or her work with vigor and determination.
 
Candidates will be expected to demonstrate excellence in their respective fields, to possess the ability to learn quickly and to strive for perfection within a fast-paced environment.

Lucid maintains your privacy according to its Candidate Privacy Notice. If you are a California resident, please refer to our California Candidate Privacy Notice.

At Lucid, we don’t just welcome diversity - we celebrate it! Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable State or Federal laws and regulations.

Notice regarding COVID-19 protocols  
At Lucid, we prioritize the health and wellbeing of our employees, families, and friends above all else. In response to the novel Coronavirus all new Lucid employees, whose job will be based in the United States may or may not be required to provide original documentation confirming status as having received the prescribed inoculation (doses). Vaccination requirements are dependent upon location and position, please refer to the job description for more details.
 
Individuals in positions requiring vaccinations may seek a medical and/or religious exemption from this requirement and may be granted such an accommodation after submitting a formal request to and the subsequent review and approval thereof by our dedicated Covid-19 Response team.
 
To all recruitment agencies: Lucid Motors does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our careers alias or other Lucid Motors employees. Lucid Motors is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. 

The Role:

  • Propose, evaluate, and implement packaging designs, packaging instructions, and shipping container systems based upon understanding of customer requirements, operation processes, logistics, distribution, warehousing, retail, wholesale, and regulatory requirements
  • Establish and execute packaging strategy at the commodity level part numbers to support Service operations within our distribution warehouse, field locations and customer retail packaging, including but not limited to procurement, inventory management, replenishment, packaging return logistics
  • Develop benchmarking methodology and execute assessments across the organization, including but not limited to Manufacturing, Service and Retail
  • Implement process improvements jointly with packaging vendors and purchasing 
  • Assist in vendor selection and management for packaging materials and services 
  • Perform design analysis, computer simulations, and packaging validation testing of packaging and container designs.
  • Create and release material and packaging specifications for new products, and changes to existing products. 
  • Build a format for standard work instruction, and build a system/process around the management of packaging 
  • Provide single point Packaging Engineering technical leadership and direction related to Service distribution and operations
  • Implement an autobagger and automated labeling system for kitting
  • Provide technical packaging direction to various levels of the organization, other functional disciplines, including quality, operations, supply chain, purchasing, manufacturing, logistics, marketing and sales, and outside design and manufacturing sources. 
  • Collaborate with external standards organizations in packaging to stay informed of new trends and technology that can apply to the organization
  • Qualifications:

  • 5+ years total in Package Engineering with thorough knowledge of Supply Chain systems and processes 
  • 5+ years of related automotive industry experience 
  • 2+ years full scope global project management experience 
  • In depth knowledge of materials, processes and application of these as used in shipping container and packaging system design
  • Familiarity with autobagger machines and automated label generation
  • High level of analytical ability where problems are complex
  • Demonstrate Strong written and oral communications
  • High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others
  • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects, effective project planning in terms of resources, strategies, cost, and time with ability to meet project timelines
  • Experience in Packaging testing standards (ASTM, ISTA) 
  • Proficient computer skills in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Project, and 3D modeling software (i.e. Pro-E) 
  • Willing to travel to remote sites, as needed, for container development, implementation, and packaging quality issue resolution
  • Ability to recognize issues or potential barriers
  • Relevant Bachelor's Degree, (Master's Degree highly desired), in technical packaging engineering & design or a related Engineering field 
  • Supplemental education in Global Supply Chain or equivalent experience is highly desired
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