Packaging Engineer
About The Position
We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. What will you make today? As part of our Manufacturing team, you’ll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles we're known for. In our plants around the world, we’re constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. You'll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love. Packaging Engineering is actively seeking a skilled engineer in North America to provide critical support for Powertrain and Vehicle Programs. In this position... You will focus on expendable packaging solutions tailored for Export, Stockpiling, and Warehousing projects. In addition, you will be responsible for the comprehensive design, strategic procurement, and efficient deployment of specialized shipping containers for a wide range of automotive parts.
Requirements
- BS Degree in Packaging Engineering or Industrial Engineering or Supply Chain / Logistics
- Experience with expendable packaging (corrugate / wood / expendable steel racking)
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (particularly Excel and PowerPoint)
- Ability to travel as needed (typically within U.S./Canada/Mexico and 1–3-day duration)
Nice To Haves
- Working knowledge of Teamcenter Engineering
- CATIA V5 experience
- Fabrication knowledge with Steel and Aluminum racking
- Experience with the deployment of packaging interfacing with automation
- Experience with vac form and injection-molded dunnage
- Experience with expendable packaging (corrugate / wood / expendable steel racking)
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Ford Purchasing to manage the entire procurement cycle, including quoting, bid analysis, and order placement with fabricators and manufacturers.
- Evaluate fabricator quality planning to ensure adherence to established standards and expectations.
- Coordinate and execute comprehensive transportation testing, working with test engineers to define criteria and document pass/fail conditions.
- Develop and implement corrective action plans as needed to resolve issues identified during testing.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives for container designs, focusing on: Increasing pack density to optimize freight and labor costs. Reducing container unit and tooling costs through design optimization and the adoption of new technologies. Enhancing part protection, functionality, and durability.
- Participate in campaign efforts to address container repair and quality issues.
- Advance the field of packaging engineering by exploring and integrating new technologies, methodologies, and innovative ideas.
Benefits
- Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
- Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare and more
- Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases
- Tuition assistance
- Established and active employee resource groups
- Paid time off for individual and team community service
- A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
- Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
- Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
- Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
- Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
