Packaging Engineer

Ford Motor Company; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Motor Company in Chennai, India seeks an experienced Packaging Engineer to design shipping containers that maximize CBM utilization and drive sustainable packaging solutions. The role requires hands-on design expertise and collaboration across suppliers, plants, and purchasing to ensure on-time sign-off and implementation.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in packaging development, strong English communication, and proficiency with tools such as CATIA, Ansys, and MS Project.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in packaging development and implementation.
• Hands-on knowledge of packaging design tools and software.
• Proficient in English with strong written and verbal communication.
• Willingness to travel internationally; some travel required.
• Experience with FMCG/Automotive packaging preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design shipping containers to maximize CBM utilization.
• Benchmark packaging against NA, EU & IMG plants to adopt best practices.
• Coordinate with suppliers, plant packaging teams, and purchasing to sign off on packaging.
• Simulate packaging options using design-oriented tools to identify optimal solutions.
• Drive environmentally sustainable packaging to reduce carbon footprint.

Skills

Packaging design

English communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

CATIA

Ansys

CAD

MS Project

Excel

Power BI

Power Apps

Python

Access

Word

Job description

Job Description

• To design shipping containers to maximize CBM utilization in transportation
• Bring new innovative ideas for packaging styles, materials etc based on industry / new tech updates
• Benchmark NA, EU & IMG plants packaging. Incorporate Best in World design in terms of pkg. & freight costs
• Simulate using Packaging Design oriented tool. Identify best packaging for each part and implement through standardized process
• Drive environmental packaging sustainable solutions for lowest carbon footprint
• Laise with suppliers, plant pkg., purchasing functions to complete on-time Pkg. sign off Prepare reports based on standard reporting formats in Launch milestones.
• Develop and execute comprehensive assessment plans to evaluate supplier dunnage fleet calculators and verify that inventory norms, shipping frequency, and transit times are accurately aligned with Ford data.
• Proactively research and integrate new packaging styles, materials, and technologies based on industry trends and emerging advancements, bringing "Best in World" design concepts into practice.
• Conduct comprehensive benchmarking of packaging practices across North American, European, and International Markets Group (IMG) plants to identify and incorporate global best practices.
• Utilize advanced Packaging Design-oriented simulation tools to identify optimal packaging solutions for individual parts, ensuring their standardized implementation.
• Drive the development and implementation of environmentally sustainable packaging solutions aimed at achieving the lowest possible carbon footprint.
• Serve as the primary liaison with suppliers, plant packaging teams, and purchasing functions to ensure timely and accurate packaging sign-off processes are completed for all new and revised components.
• Prepare and present detailed reports on packaging status and performance, adhering to standard reporting formats throughout critical launch milestones.
• Set and Achieve TVM targets bringing in innovative ideas , pack density improvements, Freight improvements, packing material cost reduction, part cost reduction,…

Responsibilities

Same as above

Qualifications

Education Qualification: Engineering or other technical degree required. Example: Mech. Engr, Pkg Engr, Industrial Engr, are all acceptable. Degree in Packaging stream is an added advantage.

No. of Years of Experience: 3 to 5 yrs. in Packaging development & Implementation

Professional Exposure: Working knowledge in Pack assist or similar packaging related softwares

Technical / System Skills : Hands on knowledge in Ansys, CATIA, CAD Packaging material selection knowledge Good Knowledge in various packaging methods across industries.

Proficient in System / App – CMMS , MS Project, Access, Excel , Word, Power BI , Power Apps , Python

Preferred previous experiences: Prior experience in any of the following: Packaging development in FMCG , Automotives, pharma, e-commerce companies

Behavioral Skills:Results-oriented. Flexible, collaborative work style. Able to work cross-functional, multi-national teams in a fast-paced working environment

Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

Work in USA shift timings (if any required)

Special Knowledge/Skills Required: Proven Packaging design skill sets

Good communication skills in English Language (written and oral)

Any Others: Some travel required.

Ability to travel to other countries, ad-hoc basis

Requirements