Nathan Kilcoyne

About Nathan Kilcoyne

I’m a Packaging Engineer 1 at Nissan North America (contracted through Kelly Services) with a passion for designing packaging that’s efficient, sustainable, and built to last. I’ve worked on everything from new model launches to improving packaging quality across global suppliers, and I currently lead Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) compliance efforts for several U.S. states.I enjoy turning complex challenges into practical solutions - whether it’s testing a new design in the lab, optimizing materials for performance, or collaborating with teams to make packaging smarter and more sustainable. For me, it’s all about finding that balance between innovation, quality, and environmental responsibility.

Experience

1. Packaging Engineer 1

   Kelly

   Jan 2025 — Present · Lebanon, TN, US

   Led the launch and ongoing maintenance of 20••••26 Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) submissions for Oregon, Colorado, California, and additional upcoming states; delivered progress updates to the VP of Aftersales and Nissan Japan executives- Review, complete, and approve Packaging Data Sheets for up to 268 suppliers daily, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely submission for all Nissan programs- Operate Nissan Packaging Laboratory equipment - including the drop tester, vibration table, and cutting table - to support packaging prototyping, validation, and performance testing for new and past‑model service parts- Coordinated packaging fitment checks for the 2026 Sentra New Model Launch, ensuring proper part protection and serviceability- Collaborate on structural packaging design, including the development of a new Infiniti headlamp box using Arden Impact CAD software- Led packaging testing, design optimization, and validation for Nissan Spain’s past‑model part plant, improving durability and logistics performance across multiple parts- Drove packaging quality improvements across 8 supplier commodities, implementing corrective actions based on dealer damage claims and field performance- Represented Nissan Aftersales at the Automotive Packaging Conference, networking with industry professionals and strengthening supplier and OEM relationships- Served as the Aftersales Packaging representative in three New Supplier Workshops, communicating requirements and evaluating supplier readiness for Nissan programs- Improved 2025 Murano front fender packaging by implementing ergonomic and usability-focused design enhancements

Education

• The Packaging School

  Automotive Packaging Certificate, Packaging Science

• Clemson University

  Bachelor's degree, Packaging Science