Packaging Engineer (Industrial Solutions)

Position

Packaging Engineer (Industrial Solutions)

Location

Arden, NC

This position will be based at the BorgWarner Arden facility in Western North Carolina and will transition to a new facility in Hendersonville, NC.  

About us

BorgWarner is a global product leader in delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions for the vehicle market. 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

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!  

For a listing of Asheville/Arden openings:  BorgWarner Openings

Pay & Benefits

All positions start at an above market pay rate for that position. Benefits are also above market and include the below for all fulltime employees:

• Day 1 Medical Coverage with potential of no monthly premium

• Onsite Health Clinic for employees and dependents (age 14 and over) at 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

Job purpose

The BorgWarner Arden campus offers two world class technical centers and a cutting-edge manufacturing facility that designs and produces turbos, fan, and fan drive components for the automotive industry. The Arden campus offers a multitude of career opportunities and is in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina. This position will be based at the BorgWarner Arden facility in Western North Carolina and will transition to a new facility in Hendersonville, NC.  

BorgWarner is seeking a Packaging Engineer to lead the design and implementation of packaging solutions for a new product launch. 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

Key responsibilities

• 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

What we’re looking for

• 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.

• Ability to facilitate and problem solve based on validation testing

• Must be able to design and / or have input to packaging designs.  Abil