Packaging COE Engineer

Job ID

70891

Category

Manufacturing

Location

Rayong, Thailand

Work Type

Hybrid

• 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 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,…

• 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 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,…

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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

Good communication skills in English Language (written and oral)

Any Others:Some travel required

Ability to travel to other countries,

ad-hoc basis

Stakeholders:

• Plant (AAT, FTM , FVL , FMCSA , FNA , EU) and Global MP&L Teams
• IT Team , GSCI Team , GDIA