Senior Packaging Design Engineer

LOC Performance Products, Inc • Sterling Heights, MI • 12h ago

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Defense Sustainment Packaging Engineer to support service, sustainment, and logistics operations for military assets. This role requires expertise in parametric design software (Creo), Special Packaging Instructions (SPIs), Teamcenter, and MIL-STD-2073-1E compliance. The ideal candidate will develop durable, reusable, and cost-effective packaging solutions for spare parts, repairable components, and long-term storage. This position involves collaborating with logistics, engineering, and government stakeholders to ensure optimal packaging performance for global sustainment efforts.

Requirements

Essential Functions:

Military Packaging Design & Engineering

Develop parametric 3D models of packaging solutions using Creo to support defense sustainment logistics.

Create technical packaging drawings and exploded views for repairable and service parts to support SPI and validation requirements

Design long-term, reusable, and protective packaging for depot maintenance and field support.

Implement blocking, bracing, and cushioning techniques to protect sensitive military components during transport and storage.

Special Packaging Instructions (SPI) Development

Generate and maintain Special Packaging Instructions (SPI) for military spare parts and service kits.

Ensure SPI compliance with MIL-STD-2073-1E, MIL-STD-129, and DoD packaging regulations.

Lifecycle Sustainment & Logistics Integration

Utilize Teamcenter and data analytics tools to manage SPI records, technical packaging data, and sustainment documents to ensure completion of deliverables and communicate program status

Support retrograde and redistribution packaging for defense components being repaired or overhauled.

Optimize packaging for hazardous materials (HAZMAT), classified equipment, and controlled items with consideration for shipping and end-user environment

Military Packaging Compliance & Testing

Perform packaging validation testing (drop, vibration, environmental exposure) for ASTM4169 in a virtual environment

Conduct failure analysis and corrective actions for damaged return shipments.

Document compliance through packaging validation reports and technical evaluations

Continuous Improvement & Cost Reduction

Identify opportunities to use standard packaging materials to reduce variety of shipping materials needed to package service parts

Identify processes improvements and work cross-functionally to implement best practices

Minimum Qualifications:

6+ years of experience in military packaging, sustainment logistics, or defense supply chain.

Experience in developing SPI's and 3D modeling packaging in Creo or similar software (eg. Solidworks, Fusion 360)

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivilant experience.

Experience:

6+ years of experience in military packaging, sustainment logistics, or defense supply chain.

Background Prerequisites:

Must undergo and meet company standards for background check, employment verification, reference checks and controlled substance testing.

Preferred Qualifications:

8+ years of experience in packaging and SPI creation

Experience in FAE simulation software

Experience in data science

Experience onboarding suppliers with government flow-downs and CUI/ITAR capabilities

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

With or without reasonable accommodations, requires the physical and mental capacity to perform effectively all essential functions. In addition to other demands, the demands of the job include:

For physical requirements, indicate Rarely, Occasionally, Frequently, or Continuously where possible

Rarely: lift up to 25 lbs, travel to OCONUS

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