Ford Motor Company is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan. The company designs, manufactures, markets and services a full line of Ford cars, trucks, SUVs, electrified vehicles and Lincoln luxury vehicles, provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company and is pursuing leadership positions in electrification, autonomous vehicles and mob...
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The Packaging Engineer is responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle of automotive parts packaging. This role is pivotal in bridging the gap between component manufacturing and final distribution. The engineer will develop the strategy for external contract packing operations in S. Africa, optimize supplier packaging to protect part integrity, and ensure that all packaging is engineered for maximum storage density within the PDC and compliance for international export markets.
Responsibilities
Optimization of South African Supplier Packaging, including:
Defining and adherence to standardized packaging, including materials & labeling
Ensure Packaging meets export market requirements
Protection and Density optimized to reduce damage and comply with domestic and export market requirements
Packaging Specification Review, Maintained and Approval in Global Service Part Packaging System (GSPPS)
Supplier Engagement
Warehouse Storage and Local & Export Transportation
Packaging Regulatory & Safety compliance
Resolve Packaging concerns relating to the South African PDC via the Gemba App
Identify & implement Packaging Cost, and Quality Improvement initiatives
Co-ordinate Contract Packager SOW & Approval, ensuring they adhere to quality, cost, and safety standards.
Co-ordinate Management Review & Corrective Actions on Packaging Issues
Engage with overseas suppliers and FCSD Affiliates to address packaging issues
Support regional packaging initiatives across IMG markets.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related Engineering field
Minimum 5 years’ work experience, preferably Packaging, Warehouse or Logistics Operations, Supply Chain Management
Knowledge of automotive packaging standards and logistics processes Experience working with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Familiarity with the South African logistics landscape and South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) related to packaging is highly advantageous.
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