IMG Material Flow and Packaging Engineer

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2 Locations
Remote or Hybrid
Mid level
Automotive
The Role
Own material flow and packaging engineering projects across automotive plants. Design and validate packaging, dunnage, layouts, warehouse flows, and automation solutions while ensuring safety, ergonomics, quality, timing, and cost targets. Coordinate handovers, suppliers, purchase orders, funding, launch readiness, production stability, and continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams across ASEAN plants and provide technical support for manufacturing launches and ramp-up.
Summary Generated by Built In
  • Deliver minimum 2 assigned MFPE projects (DRI) per year 

  • Proactively engage in upfront engineering activities by working closely with Advance MFPE teams pre

  • Support effective handover from Advance MFPE to Implementation MFPE for all approved programs post .

  • Effective handover from Implementation to plant team

  • Execute Material Flow & Packaging deliverables aligned with program timing, quality, and cost targets across BPS, TCF, Warehouse for FTM, AAT, and FVL.

  • Review, evaluate, and validate packaging designs (PKG) in collaboration with suppliers and study teams.

  • Ensure packaging designs are manufacturable, robust, cost‑effective, and meet GPP approval requirements.

  • Be responsible for internal dunnage and supplier packaging design and delivery before TT phase.

  • Develop and execute layout and material flow solutions to ensure efficient, safe, and ergonomic operations for overlap timing and MP1 onward

  • Lead CLL for enterprise cost optimization both pre and post .

  • Ensure approved funding is utilized efficiently and in line with program assumptions and target date.

  • Proactively identify, propose, and execute improvement and cost‑saving initiatives, including TVM projects.

  • Support value optimization activities even when outside initially approved funding scope.

  • Raise Purchase Requisitions (PR) / Purchase Orders (PO) and track supplier delivery performance, timelines, and technical compliance.

  • Support resolution of packaging quality, timing, or performance concerns.

  • Work closely with Advance MFPE, Launch, NMP, VME, Plant MPL, Plant TCF, IT, Maintenance, and other cross‑functional teams using a “One Team” mindset.

  • Provide MFPE technical input to support launch readiness and production stability.

  • Strong safety‑first mindset in all engineering solutions.

  • Ensure all new equipment, layouts, and packaging solutions comply with safety and ergonomic standards, targeting no SRA > 6.

  • Contribute to improved Launch Quality through standardized and best‑practice packaging implementation.

  • Support continuous improvement to enhance operational robustness and material flow efficiency.

  • Improved launch quality and stable production ramp‑up

  • Optimized enterprise cost through effective packaging and material flow engineering

Strong cross‑functional collaboration and technical contribution across ASEAN plants

Responsibilities
  • Deliver minimum 2 assigned MFPE projects (DRI) per year 

  • Proactively engage in upfront engineering activities by working closely with Advance MFPE teams pre

  • Support effective handover from Advance MFPE to Implementation MFPE for all approved programs post .

  • Effective handover from Implementation to plant team

  • Execute Material Flow & Packaging deliverables aligned with program timing, quality, and cost targets across BPS, TCF, Warehouse for FTM, AAT, and FVL.

  • Review, evaluate, and validate packaging designs (PKG) in collaboration with suppliers and study teams.

  • Ensure packaging designs are manufacturable, robust, cost‑effective, and meet GPP approval requirements.

  • Be responsible for internal dunnage and supplier packaging design and delivery before TT phase.

  • Develop and execute layout and material flow solutions to ensure efficient, safe, and ergonomic operations for overlap timing and MP1 onward

  • Lead CLL for enterprise cost optimization both pre and post .

  • Ensure approved funding is utilized efficiently and in line with program assumptions and target date.

  • Proactively identify, propose, and execute improvement and cost‑saving initiatives, including TVM projects.

  • Support value optimization activities even when outside initially approved funding scope.

  • Raise Purchase Requisitions (PR) / Purchase Orders (PO) and track supplier delivery performance, timelines, and technical compliance.

  • Support resolution of packaging quality, timing, or performance concerns.

  • Work closely with Advance MFPE, Launch, NMP, VME, Plant MPL, Plant TCF, IT, Maintenance, and other cross‑functional teams using a “One Team” mindset.

  • Provide MFPE technical input to support launch readiness and production stability.

  • Strong safety‑first mindset in all engineering solutions.

  • Ensure all new equipment, layouts, and packaging solutions comply with safety and ergonomic standards, targeting no SRA > 6.

  • Contribute to improved Launch Quality through standardized and best‑practice packaging implementation.

  • Support continuous improvement to enhance operational robustness and material flow efficiency.

  • Improved launch quality and stable production ramp‑up

  • Optimized enterprise cost through effective packaging and material flow engineering

  • Strong cross‑functional collaboration and technical contribution across ASEAN plants

 

Qualifications
  • Bachelor degree in Engineer - Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronic, Robotics, Data analytics

  • 3-8 years working experience in automotive company

  • AGV/AMR/ASRS/Conveyor/RFID/Vision system/Digitalization/Data analytic 

  • Strong analytical capability, logical thinking, and structured problem‑solving skills.

  • Ability to analyze data, identify root causes, and propose practical engineering solutions

  • Very good command of English, both written and verbal.

  • Proficient in standard computer tools (e.g., MS Office); experience with engineering or data tools is a plus

  • Able to communicate effectively with cross‑functional teams and suppliers in a global environment.

Top four Professional/Organizational Competencies required

  • Flexsim/Simulation tool

  • AutoCAD/Teamcenter

  • Power app /Power BI/ Power automate

  • PFEP

 

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Robotics, or Data Analytics Engineering
  • 3-8 years of work experience in an automotive company
  • Experience with AGV, AMR, ASRS, conveyors, RFID, vision systems, digitalization, or data analytics
  • Strong analytical capability, logical thinking, and structured problem-solving skills
  • Ability to analyze data, identify root causes, and propose practical engineering solutions
  • Very good written and verbal English communication skills
  • Proficiency with standard computer tools such as Microsoft Office
  • Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and suppliers in a global environment
  • Proficiency with FlexSim or another simulation tool
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD and Teamcenter
  • Proficiency with Power Apps, Power BI, and Power Automate
  • Knowledge of PFEP
  • Experience with engineering or data tools

Ford Motor Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare Strength — Eligible employees can access medical, dental, and prescription coverage starting on the first day, with some zero-cost plan options and free mental health support. Benefits materials highlight comprehensive healthcare as a core pillar.
  • Retirement Support — Employees can enroll in a 401(k)-style plan from day one, and some salaried plans include a company match of $0.90 per dollar on the first 5% contributed. Official summaries also describe financial-planning support.
  • Parental & Family Support — The package includes paid parental leave, fertility, surrogacy, and adoption benefits, plus a ramp-up program for new parents returning to work. Flexible family-care days and other time-off options support caregiving needs.

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