Job Description:

General Summary:

Project manage the design, development, testing, procurement and validation of automotive (or similar) packaging. Includes steel shipping racks, custom and standard returnable containers, and expendable containers, for both domestic and international applications.

Essential Job Functions:

• Initiate and maintain customer specific packaging database for assigned parts.
• Perform change management to assess impact of changes in part physical characteristics, suppliers, and process requirements.
• Coordinate with customer stakeholders, logistics partners, and part suppliers to establish project schedule, design criteria, procurement strategy, and fleet size requirements.
• Plan and direct activities concerned with the design, prototyping, testing and delivery of containers. Includes design reviews, 1st article inspections, laboratory (vibration, impact, compression, drop, etc.) testing, over-the-road testing, problem solving and troubleshooting.
• Provide on-site launch support to validate packaging meets program requirements. Monitor supplier conformance.
• Schedule and hold coordination meetings. Write meeting minutes. Participate in open issues meetings and presentations.
• Consult with customer departments and packaging suppliers to determine costs and feasibility of producing proposed packaging.
• May advise customers on efficient packaging procedures, innovations in packaging materials and various applications within the supply chain.
• Support the development of presentation materials for customer presentations.

Employment Qualifications:

Education:

• BS degree in Packaging from an accredited university preferred or 4-year degree in an engineering discipline.

Experience:

• 0 to 2 years of previous experience.

Skills/Competencies:

• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite of software, with strength in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized and able to effectively manage a large amount of data and communications.
• Basic proficiency in AutoCAD is preferred, but not required.

About Us

At Ghafari Associates, we don’t just design buildings—we help shape the future of the industries we serve. As a global leader in architecture, engineering, and consulting, we partner with clients to deliver forward-thinking solutions that transform how people work, manufacture, and connect.

Our strength lies in our people. We bring together curious minds, technical experts, and creative problem-solvers who thrive on collaboration and innovation. Whether supporting major industrial programs or advancing federal and commercial projects, our teams are empowered to make a meaningful impact—both for our clients and within our communities.

We are committed to investing in our employees’ financial, physical, and emotional well-being, as well as their professional growth. Through robust training, licensure support, internships, mentorships, and tuition reimbursement, we provide the resources our people need to build rewarding careers while making a lasting difference in the communities we are proud to call home.

Ghafari Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. As a federal contractor, Ghafari Associates maintains affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in accordance with applicable laws.

Pay Transparency

Ghafari Associates will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Accommodation

Ghafari Associates is also committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. If you need an accommodation due to a disability to use our online system to apply for a position, you may also apply for positions in the following ways:

• By fax at: 313.436.8624, Attn: Human Resources
• By mail at: 17101 Michigan Ave., Dearborn, MI 48126, Attn: Human Resources
• In person at: 17101 Michigan Ave., Dearborn, MI 48126
• By email at: hr@ghafari.com

If there are any questions about the accommodations offered above, please contact 313.441.3000 for assistance.