- 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 current 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,…

📌 Packaging Engineer (Chennai)
🏢 Ford Global
📍 Chennai