Packaging Study Engineer

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Packaging Engineering is looking for a Design & Planning Engineer to support Ford Blue Model-E and Ford Pro Powertrain and Vehicle Operations new model programs.

The successful candidate must have a passion for automobiles and manufacturing and can develop cross-functional solutions to complex problems. Packaging Design & Planning engineers lead Ford in 3D CAD and PLM capability and can rapidly generate vehicle design alternatives to solve packaging and material flow challenges. Our engineers have a strong attention to detail and the ability to retain intricate details from memory across several programs. You must be willing to maintain a can-do attitude with very limited inputs and use deductive reasoning and industry trends to develop accurate forecasts for early milestones.

Responsibilities:

• Identify forecast and optimize capital spending for new model programs based on limited inputs
• Work extensively with the Packaging Engineering Implementation teams Material Flow Material Logistics Vehicle Operations Manufacturing Stamping Ergonomics Product Development and the Design Studio to achieve lowest total cost solutions
• Act as the single point of contact for Packaging Engineering for your assigned studies including coordinating department responses and internal reviews
• Support all study meetings including program milestone and touchpoint reviews and be comfortable presenting/explaining cost drivers and opportunities to upper management
• Develop feasible affordable best-in-class container concepts (3D models) using 3DX CATIA and other proprietary tools
• Following program approval develop and present handoff materials to direct the Packaging Implementation teams on the approved plan of action and allocated finances
• Drive improvements in pack density and container design to achieve MP&L freight and investment efficiency objectives
• Develop new tools and methods to identify and predict trends to ensure accurate forecasts from pre- to milestones

Youll have...

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering Packaging or Supply Chain or related degree; or foreign equivalency degree or a combination of equivalent experience and education.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams a challenging workload competing priorities and aggressive timelines
• Superb written visual and verbal communication skills
• Be a team player willing to assist your peers as required
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong memory for details
• Demonstrated leadership behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal teambuilding and communication skills
• Demonstrated experience working with all levels of an organization
• Experience working collaboratively on teams and driving issues to resolution

Even better you may have...

• Prior experience with program milestone manufacturing cost studies (preferred)
• Prior experience (preferred not required) with 3D CAD/PLM software (3DX CATIA and Teamcenter)
• Experience with EMMS WERS PFEP & FEDE BOM preferred

You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve 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 builderor 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 Years Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

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