+ This position will be responsible to deliver Packaging Design & Concepts for Vehicle & Power Train Programs to support F&T; Estimation as per submission Timeline for FNA & IMG Plants
+ Prepare Packaging Design list from MBOM and plan the design deliveries at Pre
+ Active support in conducting multiple reviews with cross functional team & senior management to make sure the packaging design & concepts met the requirement from plant, Ergo and logistics team.
+ Ensure to deliver SPU packaging concept 3Ds and SPS concept 3Ds at Pre to assist VET team for their virtual build and virtual CLL.
+ Perform virtual validation of the packaging design for Ergo and lineside fitment based on request.
+ Perform TVM activities to reduce freight and material costs of the packaging.

**Key Responsibilities**

+ Capable to lead a team and coach the team to meet delivery requirements of Packaging Designs for New Model studies and Implementation.
+ Drive team towards meeting customer requirements on Packaging Design.
+ Collaborate with Skill teams and coordinate with Plants Packaging Engineers and MFE team to get the required inputs for Packaging design.
+ Benchmark NA, EU and IMG plant packaging and incorporate Best in Class design for the program.
+ Ensure bringing the optimized design for packaging, imparting Design for Manufacturing, Design for logistics & Design for Ergo concepts.
+ Ensure process adherence and enhancements by team during design, development and Virtual testing of packaging.
+ Ensure low cost packaging design without affecting the part quality.




+ To meet deliverables against each program milestones from Forward Model packaging engineering until J1.
+ Simulate and identify best packaging for each part and implement through standardized process using Pack Assistant Tool.
+ Perform reuse assessment for the current assets(Packaging CAD) and recommend the level of modification to suit for the new program parts wherever possible.
+ Support implementation team and supplier by clarifying the doubts on packaging design.
+ Co-ordinate physical testing of packaging at DTC or Third party supplier to ensure robust design(Need basis)
+ Deliver packaging 3D models to support VET team for virtual build and virtual CLL.
+ To validate supplier packaging design in terms of cost and Ergo to achieve efficient packaging design.
+ Continuously evaluate existing packaging designs and provide input to maximize container & packaging cube utilization as a part of TVM leading to freight cost save.
+ Drive environmental packaging solutions wherever possible.
+ Support current team members in understanding the function and delinquencies.
+ Introduce automation wherever possible in the process of packaging design to reduce lead time.

Technical Skills:

+ Exposure on Product Development, Packaging Engineering, Packaging Materials Standards(Steel, Plastics, Carboard, Foam, Elastomers), Manufacturing Processes, GD&T; and Material Flow Processes desired.
+ Experienced on design tool like CATIA, 3DX, Teamcenter, Vismocup and AWS.

Any Engineering / Post graduate with logistics and supply chain experience is preferred

📌 Packaging Engineer (Chennai)
🏢 Ford Motor
📍 Chennai