Packaging Engineer Jobs

Packaging Engineer

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.

In this position...

Design, procure, and deploy unique shipping containers for automotive parts.

What you'll do...

• Reduce container unit costs and tooling costs through optimized designs and new technologies
• Improve part protection, functionality and durability
• Drive continuous improvement of container designs
  • Increase pack density to drive lower freight and labor costs
  • Reduce container unit costs and tooling costs through optimized designs and new technologies
  • Improve part protection, functionality and durability
• Schedule and complete transportation testing. Work with our test engineer to determine test criteria and document pass/fail conditions. If required, develop and implement an action plan to correct any issues identified during testing.
• Advance the science and discipline of packaging engineering through the pursuit of new technologies, methods, and ideas
• Work with Ford Purchasing to quote, analyze bids, and place orders with fabricators and manufacturers
• Participate in campaign efforts as required to address repair and/or quality issues with containers
• Increase pack density to drive lower freight and labor costs
• Review Fabricator's quality planning to ensure it is in line with standards and expectations

You'll have...

• 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)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• BS Degree in Industrial Engineering or Packaging Engineering or Supply Chain / Logistics

Even better, you may have...

• Experience with the deployment of packaging interfacing with automation
• CATIA V5 experience
• Fabrication knowledge with Steel and Aluminum racking
• Experience with vac form and injection molded dunnage
• Working knowledge of Teamcenter Engineering

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Established and active employee resource groups
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare and more
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
• 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
• Tuition assistance
• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases

For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:

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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

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