Packaging Engineer

• To design shipping containers to maximize CBM utilization in transportation
• Bring new innovative ideas for packaging styles, materials etc based on industry / new tech updates
• Benchmark NA, EU & IMG plants packaging. Incorporate Best in World design in terms of pkg. & freight costs
• Simulate using Packaging Design oriented tool. Identify best packaging for each part and implement through standardized process
• Drive environmental packaging sustainable solutions for lowest carbon footprint

• Laise with suppliers, plant pkg., purchasing functions to complete on-time Pkg. sign off Prepare reports based on standard reporting formats in Launch milestones.

• Develop and execute comprehensive assessment plans to evaluate supplier dunnage fleet calculators and verify that inventory norms, shipping frequency, and transit times are accurately aligned with Ford data.
• Proactively research and integrate new packaging styles, materials, and technologies based on industry trends and emerging advancements, bringing "Best in World" design concepts into practice.
• Conduct comprehensive benchmarking of packaging practices across North American, European, and International Markets Group (IMG) plants to identify and incorporate global best practices.
• Utilize advanced Packaging Design-oriented simulation tools to identify optimal packaging solutions for individual parts, ensuring their standardized implementation.
• Drive the development and implementation of environmentally sustainable packaging solutions aimed at achieving the lowest possible carbon footprint.
• Serve as the primary liaison with suppliers, plant packaging teams, and purchasing functions to ensure timely and accurate packaging sign-off processes are completed for all new and revised components.
• Prepare and present detailed reports on packaging status and performance, adhering to standard reporting formats throughout critical launch milestones.
• Set and Achieve TVM targets bringing in innovative ideas , pack density improvements, Freight improvements, packing material cost reduction, part cost reduction,…

Responsibilities

Same as above

Qualifications

Education Qualification:                        Engineering or other technical degree required.  Example: Mech. Engr, Pkg Engr, Industrial Engr, are all acceptable. Degree in Packaging stream is an added advantage.

No. of Years of Experience:                    3 to 5 yrs. in Packaging development & 

                                                                        Implementation

Professional Exposure:                          Working knowledge in Pack assist or similar packaging related softwares

Technical / System Skills :                      Hands on knowledge in Ansys, CATIA,  CAD

                                                                      Packaging material selection  knowledge

Good Knowledge in various packaging methods across industries.

Proficient in System / App – CMMS , MS Project, Access, Excel , Word, Power BI , Power Apps , Python

Preferred previous experiences:            Prior experience in any of the following:  Packaging development in FMCG , Automotives, pharma, e-commerce companies

Behavioral Skills:                               Results-oriented. Flexible, collaborative work style. Able to work cross-functional, multi-national teams in a fast-paced working environment

Excellent written and oral communication skills in English. 

Work in USA shift timings (if any required)

Special Knowledge/Skills Required:        Proven Packaging design skill sets

Good communication skills in English Language (written and oral)

Any Others:                                          Some travel required.

Ability to travel to other countries, ad-hoc basis