Packaging Engineer

Kraft Heinz, Inc.; Karawang; On-site; IDR 180,000,000 - 240,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Kraft Heinz in West Java invites a Packaging Engineer to join our operations team. You will develop, optimize, and validate packaging solutions, ensuring product quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness on the production line.

You will lead trials, apply material standards, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive sustainability and continuous improvement while maintaining safety standards and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Physics, or Packaging Engineering.
• 3+ years of working experience in packaging engineering or related field.
• Knowledge of packaging materials, testing methods, and machinery.
• Strong planning, organizational, analytical, problem solving and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and improve packaging solutions to enhance product quality, performance, and cost-effectiveness.
• Identify cost reduction and value engineering opportunities.
• Standardize and optimize packaging materials.
• Develop and maintain packaging specifications and standards.
• Monitor industry trends and emerging packaging technologies.
• Support sustainability initiatives with environmentally friendly packaging.
• Plan and execute packaging trials on production lines.
• Conduct packaging performance tests (drop, compression, transport, shelf-life).
• Ensure packaging compatibility with manufacturing equipment.
• Investigate packaging-related quality issues and customer complaints.

Skills

Packaging engineering

Project planning

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Physics, or Packaging Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and improve existing packaging solutions to enhance product quality, operational performance, and cost-effectiveness
• Identify and implement packaging cost reduction and value engineering opportunities
• Conduct packaging material standardization and optimization projects
• Develop and maintain packaging specifications and standards
• Monitor industry trends and emerging packaging technologies
• Support sustainability initiatives through the development and implementation of environmentally friendly packaging solutions
• Plan and execute packaging trials on production lines
• Conduct packaging performance testing, including drop tests, compression tests, transportation tests, and shelf-life evaluation
• Ensure packaging compatibility with manufacturing equipment
• Investigate packaging-related quality issues and customer complaints

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or above in Mechanical, Electrical, Physics, or Packaging Engineering
• Over 3 years working experience
• Knowledge of packaging materials, testing methods, and packaging machinery
• Strong planning, organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Capable of learning intermediate Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Word
• Ability to understand and coach relevant management systems, including Centerline and 5S
• Ability to effectively lead RCFA events
• Ability to work in accordance with required safety standards and wear applicable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Open mindset and active participation in continuous improvement initiatives
• Flexibility to adjust schedule and support production activities or employees on other shifts as required