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. 

Packaging Engineering is actively seeking a skilled engineer in North America to provide critical support for Powertrain and Vehicle Programs. 

In this position...

You will focus on expendable packaging solutions tailored for Export, Stockpiling, and Warehousing projects.

In addition, you will be responsible for the comprehensive design, strategic procurement, and efficient deployment of specialized shipping containers for a wide range of automotive parts.

What you'll do... 

• Collaborate with Ford Purchasing to manage the entire procurement cycle, including quoting, bid analysis, and order placement with fabricators and manufacturers.
• Evaluate fabricator quality planning to ensure adherence to established standards and expectations.
• Coordinate and execute comprehensive transportation testing, working with test engineers to define criteria and document pass/fail conditions.
• Develop and implement corrective action plans as needed to resolve issues identified during testing.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for container designs, focusing on:
  • Increasing pack density to optimize freight and labor costs.
  • Reducing container unit and tooling costs through design optimization and the adoption of new technologies.
  • Enhancing part protection, functionality, and durability.
• Participate in campaign efforts to address container repair and quality issues.
• Advance the field of packaging engineering by exploring and integrating new technologies, methodologies, and innovative ideas.

You'll Have...

• BS Degree in Packaging Engineering or Industrial Engineering or Supply Chain / Logistics 
• Experience with expendable packaging (corrugate / wood / expendable steel racking) 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills 
• 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) 
• Even better, you may have... 

• Working knowledge of Teamcenter Engineering 

Even Better You'll Have...

• CATIA V5 experience 
• Working knowledge of Teamcenter Engineering 
• Fabrication knowledge with Steel and Aluminum racking 
• Experience with the deployment of packaging interfacing with automation 
• Experience with vac form and injection-molded dunnage
• Experience with expendable packaging (corrugate/wood/expendable steel racking)

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:

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage

• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare 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. 

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 of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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. 

This position is open to the following grades:

Salary grade 6 and ranges from $72,480-121,440. 

Salary grade 7 and ranges from $84,480-141,360. 

Salary grade 8 and ranges from $96,720-162,120.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR

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. 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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