General Motors · 12 hours ago
Container Technical Specialist
Warren, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expGeneral Motors is a leading automotive company committed to a vision of a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions, and Zero Congestion. They are seeking a Container Technical Specialist who will be responsible for leading design specifications and integration activities for container development, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize manufacturing processes.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleInformation ServicesManufacturingTransportation
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develop, integrate and release both specialized and standard packaging specifications supporting multiple stakeholders
Perform engineering design evaluations and concept development across multiple families of container styles
Utilize engineering tools and collaborate with VDDV groups including Safety Performance to successfully develop the best system solution
Assessment of design to manufacturing processes (e.g. injection molding, welding, vacuum forming, foam, edge wrapping) for various types of dunnage materials
Work multi-functionally to support initial design work, realize cost optimization, deliver customer focused requirements, and implement product and process improvements
Communicate information to and from internal and external customer organizations (Design houses, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Quality, suppliers)
Stay ahead of relevant new technology and driven products. Research Industry trends and practices
Lead containers of the future automation workshops
Management of diverse projects that are technically broad in nature and of chaotic timing
Must be a technical expert for a broad range of returnable and expendable packaging methods and fabrication
Expected to participate or lead Design and Specs Meetings and the Spec Committee Meetings and to prioritize specification topics and workload
Expected to support internal and external container designers with NX and Tc issues
Expected to travel in North America (USA, Canada, and Mexico) as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (Required) preferably in Packaging, Industrial, Mechanical or related degrees
5+ years relevant post-graduate work experience in the automotive packaging industry with established relationships and knowledge of packaging supplier capabilities
Thorough knowledge of Containers design development and test engineering, manufacturing and assembly operations, engineering processes and procedures
Experience working with vehicle integration issues
Experience in 3D modelling and design software including multiple manufacturing processes & materials
Intimate knowledge of material handling, manufacturing processes, and quality systems
Immersed in the frontiers of automotive packaging including virtual engineering processes, “light-out” automation of returnable and expendable packaging, bin-picking, and unit-load de-lidding
Intimate knowledge of industry specifications such as AIAG, ISTA, ASTM, SAE, ISO, or related
Practiced use of Tolerance Stack Analysis, GD&T, and CMM methods
Practiced use of statistical methods for data analysis, correlation, and decision-making
Ability to prepare, interpret, and explain root sum square (RSS) worksheets
Skilled use of design and virtual engineering tools including Siemens NX, TcAE, Altair SimSolid, ESI IC.IDO, SolidWorks, Catia, Keyence CMM software or related tools
Ability to decompose systems into first principles, prepare static and dynamic load cases for FEA study, and understand CAE study reports
Experience applying the results of CAE analysis to structure design to optimize performance
Knowledge of shipping vibration data acquisition and testing
Proficient use of mathematical functions and macros in Microsoft Excel and/or MiniTab
Must possess valid credentials for travel in NA up to 10%. Regular travel in the SE Michigan and southern Ontario. Irregular overnight travel throughout NA
Ability to deal effectively with ambiguity and rapid change in a results-driven environment
Preferred
Master's degree in Packaging, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering with specialization in statistics
DFSS Greenbelt, Red X problem solving, and Design Thinking proficiency, Experience with DFMEA
Experience in developing Cost/Benefit data analysis (Business Cases)
Experience with PackAssistant and IBM Aspera P2P
Mental agility and fortitude to evolve and chaotic requirements and priorities
Strong command of language and succinct technical writing with some comprehension of legal terminology
High level of creativity and analytical ability where problems are unusual and/or difficult
Self-motivated and passion for math, science, and physics
Strong leadership instincts with a demonstrated sense of ethics and integrity
Benefits
Relocation benefits
Company
General Motors
General Motors is an automotive company that designs, produces, markets, and distributes vehicles and vehicle parts.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$8.51BKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2024-10-31Grant· $8M
2024-07-11Grant· $500M
Leadership Team
Mary Barra
Chair and Chief Executive Officer
Tony Cervone
Senior Vice President, Global Communications
Recent News
2026-01-24
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