Packaging Engineer

Ford Motor • Dearborn, MI

16d • Hybrid

About The Position

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... You will design Ford owned trim and chassis assembly and component part packaging. This role is part of our MP&L support staff, based out of our office in southeast Michigan (this is not a plant based position).

Requirements

• BS Degree in Packaging Engineering, Industrial Engineering or Supply Chain / Logistics
• 1 or more years of experience working in a manufacturing environment (internship and/or coop experience will be considered)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (particularly Excel and PowerPoint)
• Ability to travel as needed up to 10% (typically within U.S./Canada/Mexico and 1 to 3-days in duration)

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of Teamcenter Engineering
• 3DX experience
• CATIA V5 experience
• Fabrication knowledge with steel and aluminum racking
• Experience with the deployment of packaging that interfaces with automation

Responsibilities

• Work with Ford Purchasing to quote, analyze bids, and place orders with , design houses, fabricators and manufacturers
• Review Fabricator's quality planning to ensure it is in line with standards and expectations
• 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.
• 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
• Participate in campaign efforts as required to address repair and/or quality issues with containers
• Advance the science and discipline of packaging engineering through the pursuit of new technologies, methods, and ideas
• Work a hybrid model with 4 days in the office and 1 day working from home

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees