MP&L Packaging Engineer (LAP)

Louisville Assembly Plant Future Home of the Ford Fathom

Louisville Assembly Plant is undergoing a historic transformation and theres never been a better time to join this energized team. As the future home of the Ford Fathom we are launching the first truck built on Fords Universal Electric Vehicle platform and were looking for talented people to help lead the way.

In this position...

Design procure and deploy unique shipping containers for automotive parts.

What youll do...

• Work with Ford Purchasing to quote analyze bids and place orders with fabricators and manufacturers

• Review Fabricators 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

Youll have...

• BS Degree in Industrial Engineering or Packaging Engineering

• 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

• CATIA V5 experience

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 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

• 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.

This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $.

For more information on salary and benefits click here: 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.

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