Packaging Design Engineer

Quest Global; Belagavi District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Global Bangalore/Belgaum Karnataka is seeking an experienced Packaging Design Engineer with 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in industrial packaging design. You will design corrugated/cardboard packaging, wooden pallets/crates, and export packaging for industrial products.

The role focuses on cost-effective, safe, and robust packaging solutions, with compliance to customer and international standards. Collaboration with manufacturing, sourcing, logistics, and quality teams is essential.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech Mechanical is mandatory.
• Masters degree will be added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop packaging solutions for manufactured products, including:
• Corrugated cardboard boxes
• Wooden pallets
• Wooden crates and export packaging
• Protective packaging components
• Slickers & handling design
• Perform packaging design calculations and validation to ensure product protection during handling, transportation, and storage.
• Develop 3D models, detailed drawings, and manufacturing documents using UG NX.
• Coordinate with manufacturing, sourcing, logistics, suppliers, and quality teams for packaging development and implementation.
• Conduct packaging optimization activities for cost reduction and material efficiency.
• Prepare packaging specifications, BOMs, assembly instructions, and design documentation.
• Support packaging testing activities and analyze test results.
• Ensure packaging solutions comply with applicable customer and international standards.
• Participate in design reviews and customer discussions related to packaging solutions.
• Manage engineering data and document revisions through PLM systems.

Skills

Unigraphics (UG NX)

Packaging Design Engineering

Corrugated/Cardboard Box Design

Wooden Pallet Design

Industrial Packaging Solutions

Packaging material selection

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Masters degree (advantage)

Tools

Teamcenter PLM

Job description

Location

Bangalore / Belgaum Karnataka

Experience

5 to 10 Years

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering (B.E./B.Tech Mechanical) – Mandatory
• Masters degree will be added advantage

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and innovative Packaging Design Engineer with 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in industrial packaging design. The ideal candidate should have hands‑on expertise in designing corrugated/cardboard packaging solutions and wooden pallets/crates for industrial products. The candidate will be responsible for developing cost‑effective, safe, and robust packaging solutions while ensuring compliance with customer and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop packaging solutions for manufactured products, including:
• Corrugated cardboard boxes
• Wooden pallets
• Wooden crates and export packaging
• Protective packaging components
• Slickers & handling design
• Perform packaging design calculations and validation to ensure product protection during handling, transportation, and storage.
• Develop 3D models, detailed drawings, and manufacturing documents using Unigraphics (UG/NX).
• Coordinate with manufacturing, sourcing, logistics, suppliers, and quality teams for packaging development and implementation.
• Conduct packaging optimization activities for cost reduction and material efficiency.
• Prepare packaging specifications, BOMs, assembly instructions, and design documentation.
• Support packaging testing activities and analyze test results.
• Ensure packaging solutions comply with applicable customer and international standards.
• Participate in design reviews and customer discussions related to packaging solutions.
• Manage engineering data and document revisions through PLM systems.

Required Technical Skills

Mandatory

• Proficiency in Unigraphics (UG NX) for 3D modeling and design.
• Experience in Packaging Design Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of:
• Corrugated/Cardboard Box Design
• Wooden Pallet Design
• Industrial Packaging Solutions
• Packaging material selection

Preferred

• Experience with Teamcenter PLM.
• Knowledge of ASTM standards related to packaging and testing.
• Exposure to export packaging requirements and logistics considerations.
• Understanding of packaging validation and testing methodologies.

Desired Competencies

• Good analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross‑functional teams.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Nice to Have

• Experience in packaging testing and validation.
• Knowledge of international packaging standards and transportation requirements.
• Exposure to sustainable packaging initiatives and cost optimization projects.

Communication Requirements

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively interact with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and customers.

Preferred Industry Experience

• Industrial Equipment Manufacturing
• Engineering Products
• Heavy Machinery
• Automotive
• Export Packaging Solutions