03 Nov
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Ford Motor
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India
• To design shipping containers to maximize CBM utilization in transportation
• Bring recent 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 software's 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 Positive communication skills in English Language (written and oral) Any Others: Some travel required. Ability to travel to other countries, ad-hoc basis
📌 Packaging Engineer (India)
🏢 Ford Motor
📍 India