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Packaging Engineer

Ford Chennai, Tamil Nadu Hybrid mid full-time

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Description

We are seeking a Packaging Engineer to design shipping containers that maximize CBM utilization in transportation.

As a Packaging Engineer, you will bring new innovative ideas for packaging styles, materials, and technologies based on industry trends and emerging advancements.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Designing shipping containers to maximize CBM utilization in transportation
  • Developing and implementing comprehensive assessment plans to evaluate supplier dunnage fleet calculators
  • Conducting benchmarking of packaging practices across North American, European, and International Markets Group (IMG) plants
  • Utilizing advanced Packaging Design-oriented simulation tools to identify optimal packaging solutions
  • Driving the development and implementation of environmentally sustainable packaging solutions
  • Serving as the primary liaison with suppliers, plant packaging teams, and purchasing functions

Requirements:

  • Engineering or other technical degree required
  • 3 to 5 years of experience in Packaging development and implementation
  • Working knowledge in Pack assist or similar packaging related software's
  • Hands-on knowledge in Ansys, CATIA, CAD, and packaging material selection
  • Good knowledge in various packaging methods across industries
  • Proficient in System/App – CMMS, MS Project, Access, Excel, Word, Power BI, Power Apps, Python

Preferred qualifications:

  • Prior experience in packaging development in FMCG, Automotives, pharma, e-commerce companies
  • Proven packaging design skill sets
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills in English

Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • Packaging development in FMCG
  • Automotives
  • pharma
  • e-commerce companies

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