Packaging Engineer
Ralliant · Hollister, CA
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Ralliant (industrial) in Hollister, CA. You will embed with Shipping as the internal customer to improve shipping processes and procedures with a focus on safety, quality, productivity, efficiency, cost control, and regulatory compliance.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Six Sigma, Root cause, SPC, AS9100, Tooling, SolidWorks
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 9, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in California: typical posted base $111k–$170k.
Median of the low and high ends of 179 live postings that list pay, out of 449 manufacturing engineer openings in California, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 448 other live manufacturing postings in California.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 5+)
Typical $108k–$159k, from 159 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Tooling 50%
- New product launch 44%
- ✓ Root cause 39%
- Automation 34%
- Machining 27%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 26%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for AS9100, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
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This plant: Ralliant in Hollister
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Full description from RalliantAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Key Responsibilities
- ◆Review, interpret, and understand the contract, SPI, and any other shipping-related customer flowdowns as the basis for compliance in all other Packaging Engineer responsibilities.
- ◆Evaluate and select appropriate packaging materials, such as foam, corrosion protection, and shock-absorbing systems, to meet specific needs.
- ◆Create detailed packaging specifications, instructions, drawings, checklists, packaging BOMs, and other relevant documentation. Create or modify processes and procedures around generation and usage of such documentation.
- ◆Drive resolution of discrepancies in contracts, specifications, and regulatory
requirements
by engaging with Shipping, Design, Quality, Procurement, Manufacturing, suppliers, and customers to ensure packaging compliance.
- ✓Document, maintain, modify, create, and validate any custom tooling, fixturing, and equipment used in packaging.
- ✓Conduct and coordinate various packaging qualification tests including POP tests. Create a system to track and ensure packaging is tested at required intervals.
- ✓Create robust standard work around own job duties and process controls for the aforementioned items.
- ✓Lead focused internal events using a structured continuous improvement system to identify, develop, and implement process improvements and efficiencies in packaging.
- ✓Assist in supporting the Purchasing team to ensure sufficient packaging materials.
- ✓Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions pertaining to packaging.
- ✓Represent Shipping in Sales Order Kick Offs.
- ✓Assist in training Shipping associates on packaging processes and requirements.
- ✓Perform other duties assigned, including Manufacturing Engineering functions.
Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical discipline. Military or industry experience and training will be considered in lieu of degree.
- ✓3+ Years experience in a technical/manufacturing environment.
- ✓Demonstrated ability to effectively use Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) to perform daily job tasks.
- ✓Proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft Office products
- ✓Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to effectively collaborate and drive change with cross-functional teams
- ✓Proven critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- ✓Relentless commitment to quality, compliance, and attention to detail
- ✓Strong interpersonal skills
- ✓Experience implementing standard work
- ✓Ability to work independently and manage projects
- ✓Working knowledge of Solidworks or other CAD software
- ✓Past experience in a regulated environment such as Military, Semiconductor, Medical, Aircraft, or Food Processing industries a plus
- ✓Knowledge of Toyota Production Systems, Six Sigma, Demming Cycle, Statistical Process Control, or other continuous improvement methodology a plus
- ✓ASQ Certification a plus
- ✓Experience with AS9100 standards and other relevant aerospace quality standards a plus
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Ralliant Corporation Overview
Ralliant, originally part of Fortive, now stands as a bold, independent public company driving innovation at the forefront of precision technology. With a global footprint and a legacy of excellence, we empower engineers to bring next-generation breakthroughs to life — faster, smarter, and more reliably. Our high-performance instruments, sensors, and subsystems fuel mission-critical advancements across industries, enabling real-world impact where it matters most. At Ralliant we’re building the future, together with those driven to push boundaries, solve complex problems, and leave a lasting mark on the world.
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Summary
As a Packaging Engineer II with Pacific Scientific EMC, you will embed with Shipping as the internal customer to improve shipping processes and procedures with a focus on safety, quality, productivity, efficiency, cost control, and regulatory compliance.
Additionally, you will be part of the Manufacturing Engineering department, assisting and being assisted by a team of fellow engineers with varied subject matter expertise, experience levels, and assignments.
