Packaging Engineer

In this position ...

Packaging Engineering is seeking a highly motivated engineer to support Vehicle Operations Programs across North America. This role will serve as the subject matter expert for returnable packaging solutions, with a primary focus on sheet metal stampings and assemblies, driving packaging performance, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives.

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 Vehicle Programs.

What you will do ...

* Packaging Engineering is seeking an engineer to support Vehicle Operations Programs across North America, with a primary focus on returnable packaging solutions for sheet metal stampings and assemblies. In this role, the engineer will collaborate closely with Ford Purchasing to manage the full procurement lifecycle, including supplier sourcing, quotation review, bid analysis, and purchase order placement with packaging fabricators and manufacturers.

The position will also be responsible for evaluating supplier quality to ensure compliance with established packaging, quality, and program requirements.

* The engineer will coordinate and execute transportation validation testing in partnership with test engineers, defining test protocols, acceptance criteria, and pass/fail requirements while ensuring comprehensive documentation of results. When issues are identified during testing and validation activities, the engineer will develop and implement corrective action plans to drive resolution and improve packaging performance.

* A key aspect of the role will be leading continuous improvement initiatives for returnable container systems. This includes increasing pack density to optimize freight utilization, warehouse efficiency, and labor costs; reducing container and tooling costs through design optimization, standardization, and the adoption of emerging technologies; and enhancing part protection, functionality, durability, and overall packaging performance throughout the supply chain. The engineer will also support campaign and field activities related to container quality concerns, repair requirements, and performance issues.

In addition, the position will play a critical role in advancing Packaging Engineering by researching, evaluating, and implementing innovative technologies, materials, processes, and best practices that improve operational efficiency and packaging effectiveness.

What you will do ...

* Packaging Engineering is seeking an engineer to support Vehicle Operations Programs across North America, with a primary focus on returnable packaging solutions for sheet metal stampings and assemblies. In this role, the engineer will collaborate closely with Ford Purchasing to manage the full procurement lifecycle, including supplier sourcing, quotation review, bid analysis, and purchase order placement with packaging fabricators and manufacturers.

The position will also be responsible for evaluating supplier quality to ensure compliance with established packaging, quality, and program requirements.

* The engineer will coordinate and execute transportation validation testing in partnership with test engineers, defining test protocols, acceptance criteria, and pass/fail requirements while ensuring comprehensive documentation of results. When issues are identified during testing and validation activities, the engineer will develop and implement corrective action plans to drive resolution and improve packaging performance.

* A key aspect of the role will be leading continuous improvement initiatives for returnable container systems. This includes increasing pack density to optimize freight utilization, warehouse efficiency, and labor costs; reducing container and tooling costs through design optimization, standardization, and the adoption of emerging technologies; and enhancing part protection, functionality, durability, and overall packaging performance throughout the supply chain. The engineer will also support campaign and field activities related to container quality concerns, repair requirements, and performance issues.

In addition, the position will play a critical role in advancing Packaging Engineering by researching, evaluating, and implementing innovative technologies, materials, processes, and best practices that improve operational efficiency and packaging effectiveness.