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Purpose

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Sr. Packaging Engineer to join our innovative team at fast-growing and up and coming leader in the Additive Manufacturing and Hyper-car industries. In this pivotal role, you will drive technical execution and optimization across all packaging, labeling, and compliance activities supporting both Divergent Technologies and Czinger Vehicles—pioneers in advanced additive manufacturing and high-performance vehicle production.

The ideal candidate brings deep understanding of complex manufacturing environments, resilient and efficient supply chains, and strategic packaging design. You will develop cost-effective, lifecycle-optimized solutions for inbound/outbound transportation as well as internal material handling, ensuring protection, agility, and performance under demanding operational conditions typical of Aerospace and Defense as well as advanced mobility applications. You will collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, program management, logistics, procurement, production, and finance teams to align packaging strategies with aggressive project timelines, technical specifications, and long-term strategic objectives. This position offers the opportunity to shape packaging excellence in a cutting-edge organization revolutionizing manufacturing through innovative technologies.

The Role

• Lead design, development, quoting, and procurement of packaging solutions for outbound finished goods for both automotive and aerospace & defense programs.
• Support cross-functional coordination with Program Management, Design Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Logistics to ensure packaging solutions meet technical baselines.
• Implement packaging designs and preservation methods that protect critical hardware during processing, transportation, storage, and deployment.
• Generate and maintain controlled packaging documentation including drawings, specifications, work instructions, test reports, and marking and labeling instructions.
• Ensure labeling meets all applicable military, hazardous material, serialization, traceability, and shipping requirements.
• Support packaging qualification testing (environmental, drop, vibration, compression, hazmat).
• Interface with suppliers and third-party test laboratories to support material qualification and certification activities.
• Assist in packaging risk assessments, failure investigations, and corrective action implementation.
• Support audit readiness activities and compliance reviews.
• Lead packaging development and strategy from initial design through launch for new programs
• Review inbound packaging solutions across highest spend commodities, and work with suppliers and vendors to improve packaging solutions that will increase utilization/reduce packaging piece costs.
• Design lineside conveyance solutions to support both vehicle and printed part manufacturing.
• Provide systematic support regarding sub-inventory and locator naming conventions, labeling standards, and warehouse scan-ability.
• Serve as packaging SME (subject matter expert) on cross-functional teams with engineering, R&D, finance, compliance, and customer support.

Basic Qualifications

• Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls.
• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Supply Chain, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in packaging engineering, with a history of designing and implementing packaging solutions in the automotive or aerospace industries.
• Demonstrated success in managing packaging programs in support of international logistics and global supply chains.
• Expertise in CAD software (e.g. SolidWorks, Catia) for 3D modeling and packaging design, as well as simulation tools for structural analysis and optimization.
• In-depth knowledge of packaging materials, including plastics, composites, foams, and corrugated cardboard, with a focus on sustainable and environmentally friendly options.
• Strong understanding of packaging testing standards (e.g., ISTA, ASTM, ISO) and experience conducting physical and environmental testing to validate packaging performance.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP), TMS tools, and advanced Excel/Google Sheets.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in early-stage or scale-up manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with additive manufacturing logistics or just-in-sequence automotive production.
• Experience with CAD and packaging design software is a plus.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience with POP or certified packaging.
• Familiarity with military standards/specifications.
• Familiarity with sustainability initiatives and environmentally friendly packaging solutions.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing/Poka-Yoke principles

Work Environment

• In-Office
• Shop Floor
• Travel - Domestic

Compensation

At Divergent, our pay range is based on the level of the job. For this role, we will consider candidates at levels S05 as evaluated through our interview process.

• E05 / Senior Engineer: $128,520- $176,720