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Packaging Engineer Arden, NC

This position will be based at the BorgWarner Arden facility in Western North Carolina.

Our Culture

We believe the health and safety of our employees are a top priority. We care about our local communities and the global environment. BorgWarner promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive environment, honors integrity, strives for excellence, commits to responsibility for our communities and the environment, and builds on the power of collaboration.

Career Opportunities

We manage talent as seriously as we manage our businesses and encourage you to learn about our proud history, strong culture, technologies, and future vision. We offer a strong local presence and interesting global opportunities. Start your future with BorgWarner now! All positions start at an above market pay rate for that position.

Benefits are also above market and include the following for all full-time employees:

• Day 1 Medical Coverage with potential of no monthly premium
• Onsite Health Clinic for employees and dependents (age 14 and over) with potential of no cost
• Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement Program after 18 months
• Retirement Savings Plan (401k) with a matching program
• Company paid holidays and vacation starting Day 1

BorgWarner is seeking a Packaging Engineer to lead the continuous improvement for design and implementation of packaging solutions. This role requires a detail-oriented and innovative professional who can ensure packaging meets regulatory, environmental, and operational requirements across the supply chain, warehousing, and manufacturing processes.

• Lead packaging design for new product launches based on detailed BOMs.
• Ensure packaging meets validation standards (e.g., shaker testing, rust prevention).
• Collaborate with internal teams, suppliers, and customers to align packaging strategies.
• Identify and implement cost-saving and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support corrective actions for packaging-related quality and safety issues.
• Analyze customer volume curves to optimize packaging and logistics.
• Plan pipeline packaging and dunnage based on volume forecasts and lead times.
• Utilize CAD tools for packaging design and SAP for logistics planning.
• Apply structured problem-solving tools (e.g., 8D, Five Whys).
• Write capital appropriation requests and evaluate cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental policies.
• Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization

Education /Experience Qualifications

• BS in Industrial Engineering, Packaging Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Experience with SAP and CAD tools preferred.
• Packaging design to consider validation requirements such as shaker testing and / or Rust prevention, etc.
• Strong experience with corrugated box and structural packaging design.
• Ability to facilitate and solve problems based on validation testing.
• Must be able to design and / or have input to packaging designs.
• Ability to use CAD preferred.
• Detailed planning around Pipeline packaging / dunnage calculations will be needed based on volumes and logistic lead times, etc.
• SAP experience.
• Work with Vendors to improve delivery, cost and / or Quality.
• Experience with problem solving tools such as 8D, Five why, etc.
• Business acumen to write capital appropriation requests and understand complex cost save options.
• Adherence to current health, safety and environmental policies.
• Identify and / or close via corrective actions safety concerns around packaging.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Experienced in Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Able to communicate with all levels of the organization

Inclusion: Respecting individuals Integrity: Honouring truth Excellence: Focusing on results Responsibility: Our commitment Collaboration: Building trust

This position will adhere to the BorgWarner Environmental Health and Safety Program by following all safety rules, procedures, practices, training, and safe use of equipment; this includes use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required. This individual will work in a way that stresses the importance of preventing injury, accidents, or illnesses to themselves or co-workers by correcting or reporting unsafe situations, incidents, or occurrences to their Team Lead immediately.

BorgWarner is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Join the company that is creating solutions that support a cleaner, more energy-efficient world.

For more information about BorgWarner, please visit www.borgwarner.com

Salary Range: $70,400 - $96,800

BorgWarner is a global product leader in delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions.

We are a company of innovators and independent thinkers that brings together talented employees, meaningful work and amazing technology in a unique environment.

At BorgWarner we constantly work towards our vision of a clean and energy-efficient world.

Our Culture BorgWarner promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive environment, honors integrity, strives for excellence, commits to responsibility for our communities and the environment, and builds on the power of collaboration. We believe the health and safety of our employees are a top priority.

Career Opportunities We manage talent as seriously as we manage our businesses and encourage you to learn about our proud history, strong culture, technologies, and vision for the future. We offer positions locally and globally with over 90 locations in 19 countries. If this position energizes you and you feel you can help us achieve our mission and vision, you are invited to submit an application for consideration. You may see the list of requirements and feel you do not meet all of them. However, remember that BorgWarner thinks differently. If your qualifications align with the majority of those outlined in this job description, we encourage you to apply and share your experience and skills with us.