Industrial Packaging Engineer
About the role
Industrial Packaging Engineer
What You Will Do
- Lead the design, development, testing, validation, and implementation of packaging solutions for new and existing products.
- Develop both single-use and returnable packaging systems that meet operational, quality, and customer requirements.
- Collaborate with Product Development teams to support New Product Development (NPD) initiatives and product launches.
- Partner with Supply Chain and Logistics teams to optimize packaging performance, transportation efficiency, and material flow.
- Work closely with suppliers to evaluate materials, develop prototypes, and implement packaging solutions in production environments.
- Support packaging-related CAPEX and OPEX evaluations and contribute to cost optimization initiatives.
- Ensure packaging documentation, standards, testing requirements, and product records are maintained accurately and in compliance with company processes.
- Partner with Sustainability teams to drive environmentally responsible packaging strategies and solutions.
What Will Make You Successful
- Strong project management skills with the ability to lead multiple initiatives simultaneously.
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills in cross-functional and multicultural environments.
- A proactive mindset with the ability to work independently and drive results.
- Experience influencing stakeholders and building strong relationships with suppliers and internal partners.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
- Adaptability and a passion for continuous improvement in manufacturing and supply chain environments.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, or a related technical field.
- Approximately 5+ years of experience in Packaging Engineering, Product Design, or a related field.
- At least 2 years of experience leading cross-functional projects
- Experience in packaging validation, qualification, and industrialization activities.
- Background working in manufacturing, product development, or distribution environments.
- Familiarity with Adobe Illustrator, CorelDRAW, or related graphic design tools is preferred.
- Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Willingness to travel up to 15% domestically and internationally.
Preferred
- Industrial packaging design.
- Experience with packaging design tools such as ArtiosCAD, AutoCAD, Creo (ProE), or similar software.
- New Product Introduction (NPI) / New Product Development (NPD).
- Packaging sustainability initiatives.
- Supply chain and logistics optimization.
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