Packaging Engineer

Standard Job Description

You will be the Packaging Engineer for the Production Planning and Control (PP&C) Logistics team at our Camden, Arkansas facility. This position is responsible for developing, evaluating, and improving packaging solutions that ensure the safe handling, preservation, storage, and transportation of materials, components, assemblies, and finished defense products. The Packaging Engineer will provide technical expertise in military and commercial packaging requirements, engineered shipping containers, and material protection. This role works closely with Logistics, Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and other functional teams to develop practical packaging solutions that meet customer requirements, improve operational efficiency, and support production and delivery commitments.

What You Will Be Doing

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Design, develop, and improve packaging solutions, including custom crates, shipping containers, pallets, protective materials, blocking, bracing, and specialized packaging for sensitive, oversized, or high-value defense products.

Interpret and apply military packaging standards, contractual requirements, engineering drawings, and transportation regulations to ensure proper preservation, handling, storage, and shipment.

Develop and maintain packaging specifications, technical drawings, work instructions, and standardized procedures to support consistent execution across programs.

Provide technical guidance and hands-on support to Crater Packers, Shipping personnel, and Logistics teams while resolving packaging challenges and supporting operational schedules.

Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, suppliers, and other stakeholders to evaluate packaging designs, investigate shipping damage, and implement corrective actions.

Identify and implement improvements that reduce packaging costs, material waste, labor requirements, and transportation expenses while maintaining safety, quality, and compliance.

Support packaging testing, validation, equipment evaluations, and continuous improvement initiatives involving material handling, warehouse operations, and logistics processes.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent relevant experience where permitted by the approved job classification.

Experience in engineering, industrial packaging, manufacturing, logistics, or a related technical environment.

Experience interpreting engineering drawings, technical specifications, or manufacturing work instructions.

Working knowledge of packaging materials, container construction, material protection, or industrial shipping and handling methods.

Demonstrated problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to collaborate across functional teams and support hands-on operations.

Desired Skills

Experience in packaging engineering, logistics engineering, or manufacturing operations within the aerospace, defense, or industrial manufacturing industry.

Knowledge of military packaging standards, including MIL-STD-2073, MIL-STD-129, MIL-STD-2073-1E w/CHANGE 4 (DoD Standard Practice for Military Packaging), ISPM 15 international standards, and applicable transportation or hazardous material regulations.

Experience designing custom crates, shipping containers, pallets, fixtures, protective packaging, or reusable packaging systems.

Working knowledge of DOT 49 CFR hazardous material requirements, ICAO Dangerous Goods Regulations, IMDG Code requirements, ASTM D3951 commercial packaging practices, Special Packaging Instructions (SPI), and Performance Oriented Packaging (POP) testing concepts.

Proficiency with CAD software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Creo, or similar engineering design tools.

Understanding of packaging testing, shock and vibration protection, corrosion prevention, and environmental protection requirements.

Experience developing packaging specifications, Special Packaging Instructions (SPI), technical documentation, or standardized work instructions.

Familiarity with SAP, manufacturing execution systems, Lean manufacturing, or continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction and operational efficiency.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $63400.00 - $117800.00

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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.

For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.