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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.

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The Packaging Engineer for Aurora designs and develops packaging materials, solutions and processes to meet product and marketing requirements, customer needs and manufacturing capabilities.

Core Responsibilities 

Design and develop packaging materials, solutions and processes to meet product and marketing requirements, customer needs and manufacturing capabilities.
Responsible for all approvals and improvements of supplier packaging during SCR
Responsible for all approvals and improvements of Customer packaging during NPL
Drive continuous improvement on packaging designs (cost, quality, density, stack ability) and standardization on customer & supplier side
Standardization of sizes & variants of all packaging materials (cardboard, totes, pallets, etc.)
Planning and review of total cost of packaging material (budget planning)
Key contact and support for all topics regarding packaging for plant NBT
Entry point for packaging topics for BA, NPM PUR & SCMA
Supplier management of packaging suppliers

• Develop and maintain strong working relationships across the supply chain
• Effectively communicate across a wide variety of internal and external customers - crisp, clear, continuous communication
• Systems - utilize and maintain systems (SAP, Supply On, Customer portals, etc.)
• Maintain awareness of trends and technologies at the forefront of packaging.
• Additional mechanical design work as necessary
   
• Maintains a safe work environment, Maintains professional attire, Continually focuses on departmental effectiveness and improvement opportunities, Effectively communicates with team members, suppliers and multiple levels of management, 
• Maintains the highest level of integrity and treats associates fairly & equitably, Leads by example.
• Ensure individual and team compliance to established policies and procedures
• Employ various problem-solving techniques (5 Why, etc.) to drive supply chain issues to permanent corrective action
• Develop and follow Standard Work practices
• Ensure individual (and assist with departmental) 5S+1, Quality, Delivery, Kaizen and Cost goals

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE

• Bachelor Degree in a technical discipline or related field 
• Knowledge in packaging design or engineering
• Strong problem solving skills 
• Good communication skills: verbal, written and presentations

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas now or in the future for this job posting.
• Relocation assistance is not offered for this position.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

*Must wear company-provided ESD safety-toed shoes, smock, and other PPE in required areas
*Sitting or standing for 8+ hours, reaching, and using hands/fingers to operate a computer and other office equipment
*Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate any required computer keyboard, mouse, and other technical instruments.

ADDITIONAL WAYS TO STAND OUT

• Bachelor of Science in Packaging, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
• 2 years of packaging Experience experience 
• Experience with CAD systems 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

EEO-Statement:
EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. AUMOVIO offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, AUMOVIO complies with government regulations, where they apply, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which AUMOVIO has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, AUMOVIO provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability.
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