Senior Packaging Design Engineer at American Rheinmetall Vehicles, LLC in Sterling Heights, Michigan

Job Description:

American Rheinmetall Vehicles, LLC

TITLE Senior Packaging Design Engineer

CATEGORY Engineering

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

Rheinmetall's U.S. organizations include American Rheinmetall Systems, American Rheinmetall Vehicles, American Rheinmetall Munitions and American Rheinmetall Defense. The operating companies have established engineering and production capabilities that allow them to modify existing products and develop new solutions that meet the priority requirements of their US customers. These products consist of, but are not limited to, game-changing solutions for next-generation vehicles, innovations for increased soldier lethality, and advanced high-tech munitions.

Description

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.

Estimated Salary Range: $81,000-90,000

DIVISION American Rheinmetall Vehicles, LLC

LOCATION Sterling Heights, MI

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Essential Functions:

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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 related field.

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

BENEFITS Robust medical, dental, vision, 401(k), short- and long-term disability, life insurance, education reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program

E-VERIFY This employer participates in E-Verify. For more information on E-Verify and Your Rights to Work please visit: https://www.e-verify.gov.

PAY TRANSPARENCY This company abides by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.35(c), found here: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA50

EOE STATEMENT

American Rheinmetall provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or marital status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law. Please find details here: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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