Supervisor Mechanical Engineering Full Time NEW

Packaging Engineering Team Leader

Role Summary

The Packaging Engineering Team Leader is responsible for leading the packaging engineering function, setting technical direction, managing resources, and ensuring the delivery of standardized, cost‑effective, and optimized packaging solutions across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Packaging Engineers and Senior Engineers.
• Define packaging engineering strategy, standards, and roadmap.
• Oversee workload planning, prioritization, and resource allocation.
• Ensure alignment with product lead, manufacturing, marketing, service, supply chain, logistics, and quality teams.
• Review and approve packaging technical decisions.
• Drive continuous improvement, cost optimization, and sustainability programs.
• Support escalation and resolution of critical packaging issues.
• Develop team capability through coaching, training, and performance management.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• 10+ years of packaging engineering experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Strong understanding of end‑to‑end business operations.
• Proven experience establishing engineering standards and governance.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with PLM, change management, and compliance processes.

Preferred Skills

• Global or multi‑site engineering leadership experience.
• Experience with global suppliers and contract manufacturers.
• Budget ownership experience.

About The Team

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.