Senior Packaging Design Engineer
New Yesterday
We are seeking a Defense Sustainment Packaging Engineer to support service, sustainment, and logistics operations for military assets. This role requires expertise in parametric design software (Creo), Special Packaging Instructions (SPIs), Teamcenter, and MIL-STD-2073-1E compliance. The ideal candidate will develop durable, reusable, and cost-effective packaging solutions for spare parts, repairable components, and long-term storage. This position involves collaborating with logistics, engineering, and government stakeholders to ensure optimal packaging performance for global sustainment efforts.
Requirements
Essential Functions:
1. Military Packaging Design & Engineering
- Develop parametric 3D models of packaging solutions using Creo to support defense sustainment logistics.
- Create technical packaging drawings and exploded views for repairable and service parts to support SPI and validation requirements
- Design long-term, reusable, and protective packaging for depot maintenance and field support.
- Implement blocking, bracing, and cushioning techniques to protect sensitive military components during transport and storage.
2. Special Packaging Instructions (SPI) Development
- Generate and maintain Special Packaging Instructions (SPI) for military spare parts and service kits.
- Ensure SPI compliance with MIL-STD-2073-1E, MIL-STD-129, and DoD packaging regulations.
3. Lifecycle Sustainment & Logistics Integration
- Utilize Teamcenter and data analytics tools to manage SPI records, technical packaging data, and sustainment documents to ensure completion of deliverables and communicate program status
- Support retrograde and redistribution packaging for defense components being repaired or overhauled.
- Optimize packaging for hazardous materials (HAZMAT), classified equipment, and controlled items with consideration for shipping and end-user environment
4. Military Packaging Compliance & Testing
- Perform packaging validation testing (drop, vibration, environmental exposure) for ASTM4169 in a virtual environment
- Conduct failure analysis and corrective actions for damaged return shipments.
- Document compliance through packaging validation reports and technical evaluations
5. Continuous Improvement & Cost Reduction
- Identify opportunities to use standard packaging materials to reduce variety of shipping materials needed to package service parts
- Identify processes improvements and work cross-functionally to implement best practices
Minimum Qualifications:
6+ years of experience in military packaging, sustainment logistics, or defense supply chain.
Experience in developing SPI's and 3D modeling packaging in Creo or similar software (eg. Solidworks, Fusion 360)
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivilant experience.
Experience:
6+ years of experience in military packaging, sustainment logistics, or defense supply chain.
Background Prerequisites:
- Must undergo and meet company standards for background check, employment verification, reference checks and controlled substance testing.
Preferred Qualifications:
8+ years of experience in packaging and SPI creation
Experience in FAE simulation software
Experience in data science
Experience onboarding suppliers with government flow-downs and CUI/ITAR capabilities
Working Conditions and Physical Demands:
With or without reasonable accommodations, requires the physical and mental capacity to perform effectively all essential functions. In addition to other demands, the demands of the job include:
- For physical requirements, indicate Rarely, Occasionally, Frequently, or Continuously where possible
- Rarely: lift up to 25 lbs, travel to OCONUS
- Location:
- Sterling Heights
