Packaging Engineer - Vehicle & Powertrain Programs

Packaging Engineer This position will be responsible to deliver Packaging Design & Concepts for Vehicle & Power Train Programs to support F&T Estimation as per submission Timeline for FNA & IMG Plants Prepare Packaging Design list from MBOM and plan the design deliveries at Pre Active support in conducting multiple reviews with cross functional team & senior management to make sure the packaging design & concepts met the requirement from plant, Ergo and logistics team. Ensure to deliver SPU packaging concept 3Ds and SPS concept 3Ds at Pre to assist VET team for their virtual build and virtual CLL. Perform virtual validation of the packaging design for Ergo and lineside fitment based on request. Perform TVM activities to reduce freight and material costs of the packaging. Key Responsibilities Capable to lead a team and coach the team to meet delivery requirements of Packaging Designs for New Model studies and Implementation. Drive team towards meeting customer requirements on Packaging Design. Collaborate with Skill teams and coordinate with Plants Packaging Engineers and MFE team to get the required inputs for Packaging design. Benchmark NA, EU and IMG plant packaging and incorporate Best in Class design for the program. Ensure bringing the optimized design for packaging, imparting Design for Manufacturing, Design for logistics & Design for Ergo concepts. Ensure process adherence and enhancements by team during design, development and Virtual testing of packaging. Ensure low cost packaging design without affecting the part quality. To meet deliverables against each program milestones from Forward Model packaging engineering until J1. Simulate and identify best packaging for each part and implement through standardized process using Pack Assistant Tool. Perform reuse assessment for the current assets(Packaging CAD) and recommend the level of modification to suit for the new program parts wherever possible. Support implementation team and supplier by clarifying the doubts on packaging design. Co-ordinate physical testing of packaging at DTC or Third party supplier to ensure robust design(Need basis) Deliver packaging 3D models to support VET team for virtual build and virtual CLL. To validate supplier packaging design in terms of cost and Ergo to achieve efficient packaging design. Continuously evaluate existing packaging designs and provide input to maximize container & packaging cube utilization as a part of TVM leading to freight cost save. Drive environmental packaging solutions wherever possible. Support new team members in understanding the function and delinquencies. Introduce automation wherever possible in the process of packaging design to reduce lead time. Technical Skills: Exposure on Product Development, Packaging Engineering, Packaging Materials Standards(Steel, Plastics, Carboard, Foam, Elastomers), Manufacturing Processes, GD&T and Material Flow Processes desired. Experienced on design tool like CATIA, 3DX, Teamcenter, Vismocup and AWS. Any Engineering / Post graduate with logistics and supply chain experience is preferred Experience Level Senior Level