Engineer, Packaging Engineering

Yazaki is a global leader in the research, development and delivery of vehicle power and data solutions.

Yazaki works with virtually every major auto manufacturer in the world, and we've strived to maintain strategic and stable growth throughout our 83-year history. Today, we're on the lookout for energetic people with the potential to perform, as well as the ability to strengthen - and thrive in - the positive work environment we pride ourselves on.

Location: El Paso, TX, USA  

What we are looking for:

Yazaki is looking for a Packaging Engineer to join our Logistics team in El Paso, TX.  The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a collaborative and action-driven environment making lasting impacts on the organization. 

What you will be doing:

• Analyzes product engineering drawing and specifications to determine packaging physical requirements, quality and material needs.
• Assess current packaging solutions to assure compatibility with new model year design changes, and implement packaging design changes, as required to preserve product protection and ergonomic line presentation.
• Perform feasibility evaluation of different packaging materials and technologies. Analyze costs and benefits to recommend optimum packaging solution.
• Creates engineering specifications and work instructions for packaging components, publish product packaging specifications in company system and communicate to affected departments.
• Identifies and drives resolution of problems and/or non-conformances reported throughout supply chain.
  • Tracks effectiveness of corrective actions once implemented
  • Rectifies system problems at various warehouses and sequencing centers
• Supports investigations into customer complaints and implement corrective and preventative actions.
• Defines returnable container systems considering supply chain specific elements.
• Performs procurement activities of packaging materials in compliance with company specific processes.
• Initiates and maintains customer specific packaging database for assigned parts.
• Coordinates packaging reviews with the customer to gain final approvals for mass production.
• Supports customer MP&L engineering with in-plant packaging and material handling improvement activities.

• Maintains SAP Master Data module with packaging information as identified by manufacturing affiliates.
• Provides regularly scheduled status updates on current YNA directed projects.
  • Project responsibility for packaging specific projects and could be assigned as a team member to other strategic projects to provide packaging expertise.
  • Responsible for performing various project packaging related tasks and provide feedback and results to project management team.
• Assists management in meeting corporate and departmental goals and objectives.
• Coordinates, attends and documents internal and external customer meetings.
• Provides on-site launch support to validate packaging specifications meet program requirements.

• Knowledge and application of the following systems:
  • CAD
  • GQRS
  • ARE/ARS
  • Microsoft Office Applications
  • Customer Specific Systems

What you will bring to the table:

• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree
• 0-3 Years of experience in Packaging Engineering
• Ability to travel 20% of the time
• Ability to speak, Read, and write both English and Spanish
• Experience using Microsoft Office Applications
• High energy, positive attitude, customer service and continuous improvement mindset and team spirit

What we can provide you:

•  A collaborative learning environment that will help you reach your maximum potential
• A diverse team of experts
• Supportive leadership and team members to help you do your best work
• Opportunities to build your professional network
• An engaging and supportive work culture
• Competitive pay and benefits
• Competitive compensation and benefits package including incentive compensation, 401K match, tuition assistance and a generous holiday schedule

Yazaki North America is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, handicap, veteran status, or other legally protected status or characteristic. Equal opportunity extends to all aspects of the employment relationship. Yazaki North America complies with federal and state equal employment opportunity laws and strives to keep the workplace free from all forms of harassment.